question: I had my jaw broken in 3 places November 2011...for almost 2 years now I have been dealing with swelling an open sore under my jaw and pain you would not believe. I had insurance when this happened and it was wired shut and all of that good stuff....the pain is intolerable now and the maxofacial surgeon that did the operation to begin with will not even see me now. I believe the metal plate needs to be removed.