Cut or Puncture Over a Possible Facial FractureCut or Puncture Over a Possible Facial FractureA cut or puncture to your face or inside your mouth may occur when a jaw or facial bone is broken. The bone may come through the skin or poke into the mouth. Injury from a foreign object can also cause a cut or puncture wound to your face or inside your mouth. A foreign object may remain embedded in your face and cause problems. Bacteria from the skin or mouth can enter a wound and cause a serious infection. Prompt treatment of an infection can prevent complications. Credits
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