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A member asked:

Broke my jaw, have had it wired shut for almost 6 weeks now. small gap in front teeth from wires pulling, should i be concerned?

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Ask your doctor: Unless the situation is observed clinically, it would be hard to say for sure. Please check with your doctor.

Answered 2/10/2014

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