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Hair line jaw fracture, can it heal by itself, and how long does it generally take?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Jaw fracture: Non-displaced jaw fracture takes about 6 weeks to fully heal.

Dr Keith and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/27/2016

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