Fractured Jaws and Your Health
The lower jaw (also known as the mandible) is the bone that shapes the lower face, holds the lower teeth in place, and is a vital part of breathing, talking and chewing.
Because they are so important, it is always a threat when they fracture. And they fracture more often than you might think.
A jaw fracture is an extremely common fracture on the human head (behind only the nose) and the 10th most common fracture overall.