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Broke my jaw awhile and it still feels weird, should i be concerned?
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Yes: Visit your dentist soon. There a number of complications following a broken jaw that can become very serious. The damage to the bone is only one consideration. There are nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments, and the joint(tmj) that can be compromised by this injury. Your teeth can be damaged, too, leading to pain, infection, and tooth loss.
Answered 3/25/2015
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