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How long does it take to recover from jaw surgery?

I will have jaw surgery. How long does it take to recover from jaw surgery?

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Pretty broad question but generally : tooth extraction -initially 2-3 days and up to 6 wk for bone stability: fractured jaw or orthognathic surgery - weeks to many months
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