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Dislocated Jaw,shall I visit a doctor?

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TheoT
TheoT

On Saturday,I slipped on a tile floor and had a direct impact with my chin,I got an open wound right under my chin but the worst thing is that I believe I have a dislocated if not a fractured jaw.I've come on here to ask if I should really visit a doctor or if it is at all possible to let it heal on It's own.

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  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo TheoT

    Posted

    No if you think its dislocated or fractured you need to go A&E the jaw is very fragile, are you able to eat and talk

    • TheoT
      TheoT AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      I am able to talk just fine,I have a bit of difficulty to chew as I can't open my jaw much.

  • connie2cats
    connie2cats TheoT

    Posted

    Perhaps you should see a doctor or go to the emergency at hospital. I hurt my jaw about a month ago when I was chewing gummy bread! It hurt really bad for about 4 days but felt better after I put ice pack on it. It still bothers me when I chew. I see the doctor next month.
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