In the event of jaw injury, tie the mouth closed with a towel, tie or handkerchief. Go immediately to an emergency room.
Typical causes of a Broken Jaw in children
- Bicycle Falls
- Car Accidents
- Sports
- A punch to the jaw
Typical signs & symptoms of a broken jaw
- Bruising, swelling and sourness along the jaw or around the ear
- Feeling that the teeth do not fit together properly
- Missing or loose teeth
- Swelling or black and blue discoloration of the gum around the jawbone or tongue
- Trouble opening the mouth
- Discomfort in the jaw joint
- Numbness around the lower lip or chin
- Shifting of the lower jaw
