Broken Jaw (cont.)
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When to Seek Medical Care
Call your doctor if you feel that your teeth don't fit together correctly, if you have bleeding within the mouth, problems speaking, or swelling.
This injury is best evaluated at a hospital. Therefore, your doctor may advise you to go to an emergency department.
br />A potential but serious consequence of jaw fractures is a problem breathing due to loss of support to the tongue. Therefore, any signs of breathing problems need to be addressed immediately by calling 911.
Otherwise, most jaw injuries are best managed by going to the emergency department by personal vehicle. Remember, if you are the one who is injured, you should not be driving.
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