Jaw - broken or dislocated

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Mandibular fracture

Dislocated jaw; Fractured jaw; Broken jaw

Symptoms of a dislocated jaw include:

• Pain in the face or jaw, located in front of the ear on the affected side, worse with movement
• Inability to close the mouth
• Drooling because of inability to close the mouth
• Difficulty speaking
• Jaw may protrude forward
• Teeth may not align normally
• Bite feels "off" or crooked

Symptoms of a fractured (broken) jaw include:

• Jaw tenderness or pain, worse with biting or chewing
• Jaw stiffness
• Difficulty opening the mouth widely
• Severe fracture limiting any movement of the jaw
• Lump or abnormal appearance of the cheek or jaw
• Numbness of the face (particularly the lower lip)
• Facial swelling
• Facial bruising
• Loose or damaged teeth
• Bleeding from the mouth

Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: Thomas T. Jeneby, M.D., The Plastic and Cosmetic Center of South Texas, San Antonio, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.