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A fractured (or broken) jaw is when the jaw bone breaks.
Signs & Symptoms
• Jaw and/or facial pain, swelling, or numbness.
• Not being able to open or close the mouth normally.
• Bleeding from the mouth.
• Having a hard time drinking, speaking, and swallowing.
• Drooling.
• The jaw area is bruised or discolored.
• Teeth are loose or damaged.
• The jaw area is tender to touch.
Causes
Treatment
Questions to Ask
Question 1
Do you have any of these problems?
• The injury caused a lot of bleeding or obstructs your airway.
• Your jaw or face is tender, painful, stiff, swollen, or bruised.
• You have a very hard time or can’t open your mouth widely. Or, you can’t close your mouth or move the jaw at all.
Get medical care without delay. If symptoms are life threatening go to the ER or call 9-1-1. Don’t call 9-1-1 or use the ER if symptoms do not threaten life. Ask your doctor ahead of time where you should go for a problem that needs prompt care, but not emergency care.
Use Self-Care / Prevention:
You can probably take care of the problem yourself if you answered NO to all the questions. Use the “Self-Care” measures that are listed. Call your doctor if you don’t feel better soon, though. You may have some other problem.
Self-Care / Prevention
First Aid Before Medical Care
• Gently align the jaws. Do not use force.
• Try not to talk. Write notes instead.
• Close your mouth and secure the jaw with a necktie, towel, or scarf tied around your head and chin. Remove this if vomiting occurs. Tie it back when vomiting stops. If you don’t have anything to tie the jaw with, keep it from moving by holding the jaw gently with your hands.
• Hold an ice pack on the fractured bone to reduce pain and swelling.
Self-Care after Jaw Surgery
• Follow post-operative instructions from your doctor.
• Remove elastic bands if you are choking on food or need to vomit. Go to the dentist to replace the elastic bands.
To Help Prevent a Fractured Jaw
• Wear a seat belt whenever you ride in a car, etc.
• Wear protective gear, as needed, for boxing, football, etc.
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