Hi. I was assaulted two days ago, and the guy broke my jaw. It`s really painful. My nose is broken too, but I am more worried about jaw. I feel like my teeth don`t fit correctly and I have some blood in my mouth. Should I seek medical care?
Hi. Of course you should, every time you bleed you have to seek medical care. Broken jaw is best evaluated at a hospital. Broken jaw and broken nose are common facial injuries. I had a motor vehicle accident last year and I broke my jaw. I put some ice on it, to control the swelling, and I went to the hospital. I was prescribed with some pain killers and I had to eat soft foods. I have also received a tetanus shot. However, if you have a jaw fracture, the surgery is necessary.