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Jaw - Broken or Dislocated


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Alternate Names : Broken Jaw, Dislocated Jaw, Fractured Jaw

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Symptoms & Signs

Symptoms of a dislocated jaw include:

Pain in the face or jaw, located in front of the ear on the affected side(s), worse with movement
Inability to close the mouth
Drooling because of inability to close the mouth
Difficulty speaking
Jaw may protrude forward
Teeth may not align normally
Bite feels "off" or crooked

Symptoms of a fractured (broken) jaw include:

Jaw tenderness or pain, worse with biting or chewing
Jaw stiffness
Difficulty opening the mouth widely
Severe fracture may limit any movement of the jaw
Lump or abnormal appearance of the cheek or jaw
Numbness of the face (particularly the lower lip)
Facial swelling
Facial bruising
Loose or damaged teeth
Bleeding from the mouth

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• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• First Aid
• Do Not
• Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
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Review Date : 2/5/2003
Reviewed By : Edward Chang, MD, DDS, Facial Reconstructive Surgical and Medical Center, Palo Alto California. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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