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Dental experts! what is the best solution for a broken jaw?
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Hospital: If jaw is broken you should've gone to the hospital asap.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Get if fixed: The first step is to see someone to confirm that you do have a fracture. This will require a clinical exam and the appropriate x-rays to diagnose the injury. Depending on where the fracture is and what type of fracture you have will determine what type of treatment is indcated.
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