Broken OR Dislocated Jaw: Symptoms & Signs (Dislocated Jaw, Fractured Jaw)

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Alternate Names : Dislocated Jaw, Fractured Jaw

The signs and symptoms of a broken or dislocated jaw include:

pain occurring anywhere along the jawline from the ear, to the point of the chin, back to the other ear

drooling

difficulty speaking

inability to open or close the mouth

teeth not fitting together properly

protruding jaw

swelling

loose or missing teeth

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/09/01

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