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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says that the anatomy and position of your face make it susceptible to any type of trauma. You can get soft tissue facial injuries from sports, accidents, or fights. Once you incur soft tissue facial injuries, you should have an immediate and complete medical examination. Your doctor should start early treatment to lower your risk of complications like loss of function and infection. If you want to understand facial repair for soft tissue injuries, here’s what you should know.

Injuries to the face are more common than you might expect and of all the injuries it is possible to sustain, fractures are one of the most prevalent. A fracture is a term used to describe a break in the bone. The severity of fractures can vary considerably, from hairline cracks to deep fissures that completely sever the bone in two. Many don’t even break the skin and are referred to as ‘closed fractures’. 

Not all dental problems only affect the mouth and teeth. Some can also affect the jaw. The most common is known as TMJ disorder – a fairly common problem that can be painful and debilitating if treatment isn’t sought. Fortunately, there are some things that be done to alleviate the symptoms it causes. Here’s what you need to know about TMJ disorder and how it can be treated.