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I suffered facial trauma from an assault.it has been a month.doctors took xrays and ct scan and say no fractures.however, i feel like my jaw opens wider from one side than the other.i also notice some facial deformity.can this improve or permanent?
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See your Dentist!: Your Temporomandibular joints and/or your mandible may have been injured! See your Dentist for the proper radiographs and a temporomandibular evaluation in order to arrive at a proper diagnosis and treatment plan of your problem.
Answered 10/21/2020
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