Question 1

what can i do about a broken jaw?

Accepted Answer

See oral surgeon: If you truly have a broken jaw you need professional medical care right away. Your jaw may need to be splinted or wired closed to stabilize it while the bones heal. You need to see an oral surgeon or hospital emergency room right away.

Question 2

how long does a broken jaw take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: How badly fractured:  nondisplaced single--2 wks soft diet... O/w 6-8 wks if surgical fixation needed. More, if bone loss or infection happens.

Question 3

pain 2 weeks after broken jaw. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the : Pain may take a while to dissipate. Are you under medical care?

Question 4

what type of foof do you eat with a broken jaw?

Accepted Answer

Broken jaw: The only food that can be eaten is food that doesn't have to be thoroughly chewed, but you are safest with liquids and protein drinks.

Question 5

how long does it take to recover from a broken jaw?

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Broken jaw: It depends on the type of break, where the break took place, whether or not surgery was needed to reset the jaw alignment, etc. Could take weeks.

Question 6

is it typical for hemi-facial spasms to be preceeded by a broken jaw?

Accepted Answer

Nerve/muscle injury?: A person who has had facial fractures or other facial trauma can have damage to facial muscles or nerves. Sometimes the swelling after trauma can compress and damage nerves or muscles. An ENT (ear nose throat) doctor is a surgeon who can evaluate facial nerve and muscle symptoms to see what treatment is necessary. Nerve damage can paralyze some face muscles.

Question 7

what are the differences between a dislocated, fractured, and broken jaw?

Accepted Answer

?: Disclocated means the joint is out of place   fractured and broken mean exactly the same thing  which is that some part of a bone is broken in some way.

Question 8

i have a broken jaw and severed facial nerve, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Go to the hospital: You will need to go a hospital er if the injury just occurred to have your injuries diagnosed and evaluated.  The er doc will likely call the appropriate specialist(s) who can provide treatment for your injuries.  Treatment will depend upon what type of injuries you have as well as when the trauma occurred.

Question 9

is ice or heat better for possible broken jaw? just fell off my bike

Accepted Answer

Ice: Initial injuries are better handles with ice .   Get an xray if you think it is broken.

Question 10

should i see an ent for broken jaw?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : It might depend on which jaw is broken as to who may choose to treat you. Generally lower jaw fractures are treated by oral surgeons. Mid-facial fractures might be treated by oral, plastic or ENT surgeons depending on their training, experience and confidence to treat. Calling or visiting your local trauma hospital for advice would be helpful.

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