What are the treatments for a broken jaw?

What are the treatments for a broken jaw?

Treatments for a broken jaw depend on the severity of the injury. Mild fractures may heal on their own. You’ll need to eat a soft diet or liquid diet while the jawbone heals.

More serious fractures require surgery. Your healthcare provider may:

• Wire the upper and lower jawbones together for several weeks to hold the broken bones in place.
• Place metal plates on the fractured area to help the bone heal and fuse together.