
Dental Factoid
Did you know that the most injured area of the body during contact sports is the mouth? More than 200,000 injuries to the mouth and jaw occur each year.
Did you know that the most injured area of the body during contact sports is the mouth? More than 200,000 injuries to the mouth and jaw occur each year.
Any kind of cut to your face and the delicate soft tissues inside your mouth should be addressed immediately in order to prevent further tissue damage and infection.
If a traumatic injury involves a broken facial bone such as the jaw, nose, chin or cheek, maxillofacial surgery may be required.
With jaw surgery, rubber bands, tiny wires, metal braces, screws or plates are often used to keep a fractured jaw in place following surgery. This allows the bone to heal and stay in proper alignment. Dental splints or dentures may also be required to supplement the healing process following jaw surgery.
