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After Your Wired Jaw Surgery

Categories

After Surgery

Teeth, Mouth, Jaw

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Last Update

January 1, 2024

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.pdf

Print Code

WU85-1690

Language

English

Creator

4.2 Plastic Surgery Unit, QE II

This pamphlet will help you learn what to expect after you have wired jaw surgery. Topics include wires and wire cutters, comfort and pain management, nausea and vomiting, eating and drinking, mouth care, smoking, what to do when you go home, and what to do in emergency situations.

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