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Right side of my jaw hurts
I got punched in the right side of my face 2days ago and I have a bad paid on the right side of my jaw but I can still open it and close it. No swelling and also no bleeding or drooling. Just want to know if it's dislocated or fractured and will it heal on its own.
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Dr. Daksh M
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
U haven't mentioned if you have a swelling. all u need to do is just get an x ray done(OPG) for any doctor to comment further. And show it to your nearest oral medicine and radiology specialist/ oral surgeon. They will guide you appropriately. Although the fact that you can open and close your mouth is a good sign.
Next Steps
get an Orthopantomogram (OPG)
take regular pain killer (divon plus) if you aren't allergic.
and immediate check up by an oral physician.
soft diet.
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Dr. Khushboo Sehgal Chablani
Dentist
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
The first thing you need to do is get an X-ray (Dental OPG) done and visit the dentist with the same.
Any conclusion can be drawn only based on that and further treatment if required can be discussed.
Next Steps
Dental OPG
Health Tips
Soft diet, restrict mouth opening, and an anti inflammatory tablet to relieve the discomfort
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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla
Oral Pathologist
16 yrs exp
Faridabad
You seem to have symptoms which should not be ignored. Please get an xray called OPG done as soon as possible. It is next to impossible to confirm the diagnosis of bone fracture without radiograph, unless of course there is obvious detection of step in the bone outline. Dislocation can also be detected by that. The right treatment can be given only after a proper diagnosis has been made after a clinical examination and evaluation of the xrays.
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