When to Seek Medical Care

A doctor should check any significant facial injury. You can either see your doctor or go to the emergency department.

A doctor should check all people with facial trauma. In the event of massive trauma, 911 should be called.

If you experience the following symptoms, evaluation by a doctor is important:

• Clear nasal discharge
  
  
• Nosebleed
  
  
• Loss of consciousness
  
  
• Any visual disturbance such as double or blurry vision
  
  
• Any hearing problem
  
  
• Inability to bring teeth together
  
  
• Pain with jaw movement
  
  
• Altered sensation on the face
  
  
• Face uneven (asymmetrical)
  
  
• Open wounds with visible bone