Hello. I was punch in the jaw 2 days ago now i can t open my mouth wide. There was some swelling but a used a ice pack and it went down some. Didn t go to the ER. Does this mean my jaw is fractured?
Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Difficulty in mouth opening can be due to fracture of the mandible, as you mentioned you had a punch there are chances of condylar fracture. Due to swelling in the region there can be Erasmus causing difficulty in mouth opening. Visit to an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and get the check-up done, see for occlusion, mouth opening, mobility, swelling, mobile segment or fracture line. Take an OPG x-ray to confirm the diagnosis. Start with the course of tab Amoxiclav 625 mg and tab broken TDS for 3-5 days. Use Betadine mouthwash gargles twice to prevent infection. Hope this helps out. Regards...