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Does Fractured Bone In Mouth Post Dental Work Heal On Its Own?
A bone growth in the mouth that has been fractured by dental work , is there danger if there are lacerations and splinter bones fragments appearing , also blood under the gums associated with pain ? The pain causing difficulty with swallowing .
The dentist that did the work claims it will heal on its own?
The dentist that did the work claims it will heal on its own?
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
Actually when there is only a small bone fragment fractured in the jaw , it heals only within 20 to 30 days. But when there is a big fracture in the jaw you have to go for the treatment.
The type of fracture is confirmed in an dental X- ray known as OPG.
Better you visit another dentist and get this x-ray done for confirmation of fracture.
Hope it will help you.
Actually when there is only a small bone fragment fractured in the jaw , it heals only within 20 to 30 days. But when there is a big fracture in the jaw you have to go for the treatment.
The type of fracture is confirmed in an dental X- ray known as OPG.
Better you visit another dentist and get this x-ray done for confirmation of fracture.
Hope it will help you.
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