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Jaw Pain

Got hit in the face on Friday. Felt fine Saturday and Sunday. On Monday felt a little pain and discomfort which gradually increased through Tuesday and still experience pain and discomfort on wednesday. When mouth is closed there is no pain. When moving jaw from side to side, no pain. I experience tthe pain and discomfort when opening my mouth. II also noticed my face get a little puffy on that side on Tuesday.   Do think my jaw is broken, dislocated,  or just bruised? 
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see a doctor
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There could be a hairline fracture since you are over the "hump" day (third day) and it is still hurting.  Might need an x-ray.

      I don't know what they could possibly do for a fracture of the jaw... but I would take Vit. C. Calcium, DHEA, and Magnesium to speed up healing.
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Hi and welcome sounds like its just bruised. If broken or dislocated, you would have pain immediatly non stop and in all directions.
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