Broken Jaw: Broken jaw or mandibular fracture is a common facial fracture. A broken nose is the most common cause of broken bones. The most common symptom of a broken jaw is pain. First aid and treatment for a broken jaw is to put ice on the injury, take pain medications, eat a soft diet, take antibiotics, and possibly surgery.
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Facial Fracture
Facial fracture refers to any injury that results in a broken bone or bones of the face. Symptoms of a facial fracture depend on what bones are broken. Treatment of a facial fracture again, depends on what bones are broken.
Broken Jaw Topic Guide - Visuals
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Broken Jaw Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
IbandronateIbandronate is a bisphosphonate (bis FOS fo nayt) medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent...learn more »
Acetaminophen And HydrocodoneHydrocodone is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodon...learn more »
Broken Jaw Topic Guide – Related Topics
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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is pain in the jaw joint. Causes include disease, learn more »