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Posted on 2/23/2018 by Clackamas Oral Surgery |
Having a broken jaw means that you have symptoms that you are dealing with. This is something that can be uncomfortable for the person to deal with, so they have to speak with someone that can give them relief. When the jaw is uncomfortable when the person smiles, talks or eats, then they need to have a treatment plan so that they can get back to doing all of these things. Signs and Symptoms of Having a Broken JawPain is usually the biggest symptom that the person feels when they have a broken jaw. It is unbearable pain that they are unable to remove with just a simple over the counter pain killer. This is something that has to be treated before the person gets in too much pain. Bruising and swelling in the jaw area, which may or may not have bleeding in the area is something that is common to think about. Due to this, the person has to be assessed to ensure that the problem can be fixed. This swelling and bruising will subside with time, but usually an anti-inflammatory medication is given to help it along. Jaw stiffness and difficulty opening up the mouth all the way is painful and sometimes not able to be done. This is something that indicates that there is a problem with the jaw that needs to be addressed by a professional. Speak with our office today to find out even more regarding the jaw pain you are suffering from. We would be more than happy to assess the situation and get you well on your way to having a better feeling jaw overall and reducing any of the pain that you might be in. No one should have to suffer through jaw pain because they do not see someone that provides this help. |