Does orbital fracture cause prolonged pain and numbness in the top jaw?
Patient: Hi, a month ago i was jumped and had a non blowout orbital fracture, swelling went down wothin 2 weeks, my first week i wasnt able to eat anything because my jaw hurt so much it has gotten better but my top jaw still feels numb and it still hurts if i bite down to hard should i be worried Doctor: Hello,Yes this is cause for concern. See a doctor. You may need additional xrays or other imaging to determine the cause for your ongoing jaw pain.Regards