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3. Dry Lips
Your lips might dry up since your mouth will stretch to accommodate the wearing gauze.
Hydrating ointments will help you solve this issue.
4. A Sore Throat
The gauze will also keep your mouth slightly ajar increasing the risk of a sore throat. If you
happen to feel that your swallowing is painful, there is a very high chance it‟s a sore throat. This
is a symptom that passes after a few days.
5. Stiff Muscles
A stiff jaw is as a result of the gauze that keeps your jaw in a certain position for a long period.
You can counteract the stiffness stretching your jaw every now and then. Do it slowly and
gently.