Can a broken jaw heal on its own?

Depending on the extent of the break, treatment for a jaw fracture may require surgery. Clean breaks may heal on their own while your jaw is immobilized, while multiple fractures will likely require surgical repair.

How long does it take to recover from a broken jaw?

The outlook is very good for most people who experience a broken or dislocated jaw. Dislocation and nonsurgical factures heal in four to eight weeks, whereas recovery from a surgical fracture could take up to several months. In most cases, the jaw heals successfully and there are few long-term effects.

Who operates on a broken jaw?

Many jaw fractures require surgery. Because of that, patients may need to follow up with an oral surgeon. Healing time varies with the type of fracture; in general, the average time to heal a jawbone fracture takes about six weeks. All antibiotics need to be taken as instructed.

How do I know if I broke my jaw?

Symptoms of a broken jaw include:

1. Pain in the face or jaw, located in front of the ear or on the affected side, that gets worse with movement.
2. Bruising and swelling of the face, bleeding from the mouth.
3. Difficulty chewing.
4. Jaw stiffness, difficulty opening the mouth widely, or problem closing the mouth.

How do you know you broke your jaw?

Symptoms of a broken jaw include: Pain in the face or jaw, located in front of the ear or on the affected side, that gets worse with movement. Bruising and swelling of the face, bleeding from the mouth. Difficulty chewing.

How do you fix a broken jaw?

Broken and dislocated jaws are bandaged or wired shut during recovery. Your doctor may treat your dislocation and minor fracture simply by wrapping a bandage around your head and under your chin to keep you from opening your jaw wide.

What does TMJ feel like?

The most common symptom of TMJ disorder is pain in the chewing muscles or jaw joint, the onset of which is typically the first step toward diagnosis. TMJ pain is usually described as a dull ache in the temporomandibular joint and surrounding areas, such as the ears, neck and shoulders.