i need answer as fast as possible.
2006-12-11 05:42:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
well any fracture is painful...but with a jaw, they normally wired your jaw shut, you can't eat solid foods, pureed foods thru a straw, until the wires come out, and of course there is pain involved
2006-12-11 05:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by donttalkjustplay05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It's best you see the doctor and not do it yourself but if you have no medical options, here are steps to doing it yourself.
The goal of treatment is proper alignment of the jaw bone so the upper and lower teeth come together normally.
1. Temporary immobilization of the bone by bandaging the jaw (around the top of the head) or immobilizing the jaw with the hands may reduce pain.
2. If the fracture is minor, no treatment may be required other than analgesics for discomfort and a soft (or liquid) diet to minimize pain while chewing.
Surgery is often required for moderate to severe fractures to align and immobilize the bone so it can heal. The jaw may be wired to the teeth of the opposite jaw to improve stability. Jaw wires are usually left in place for 6 to 8 weeks. The wires are used to hold metal bands with small blunt hooks (arch bars) to the teeth. Small rubber bands (elastics) are used to hold the teeth together. After a few weeks of complete immobilization of the jaw, some of the elastics are removed to allow motion and reduce stiffness of the TMJ.
If the jaw is wired, only liquid or very soft foods can be eaten. Blunt scissors should be available to cut the elastics, so that -- if the person vomits or chokes -- the jaw can be opened to prevent aspiration into the lungs. If the wires must be cut, consult the health care provider promptly so they can be replaced.
2006-12-11 13:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I broke my upper jaw as a teenager, a little over 30 years ago. I had my jaws wired shut for almost 6 weeks. It hurt some, but the real hassle was dealing with the other issues. I lost some teeth, and I've done decent time with the dentist because of it. I ate no solid foods for 6 weeks, but had protein shakes and food through a blender.
Why the rush? Are you planning on breaking someone's jaw?
2006-12-11 13:51:39 · answer #3 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋