“When can I start chewing after jaw surgery?”
I am a 22 year old male and I will have jaw surgery. When can I start chewing after jaw surgery?
4 Answers
OralandMaxillofacialSurgeonOralandMaxillofacialSurgeon
All of your post operative care instructions should/will be told to you by your surgical team in oral and written form. If you have any questions address the surgeon or their office directly. Instructions vary depending on the exact type of surgery you are having.
That really depends on the particulars of the surgery. More complicated surgical procedures that involve the removal of bone can take longer to heal. I would check with the oral surgeon or dentist that did the procedure
Please call the office that did the jaw surgery to ask this question. The type of surgery can vary widely and they will best know this answer. It should just take a phone call.
That all depends on what kind of jaw surgery you will have. It is best that you schedule an informational consult with the dentist performing the surgery and go over all the details of your surgery prior to the date of the surgery. You should be confident and knowledgeable on any procedure you will have.
