Author: andrewrob05
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:07 am
After surgery, your jaw muscles may be sore and it may be hard to open your mouth for up to seven to 10 days. Your jaw muscles may have become stiff and sore from holding your mouth open during surgery. If your jaw muscles are not too sore, massage them gently with a warm, moist facecloth. Eat foods that are easy to chew such as eggs, pasta and bananas. Have drinks like milk shakes, milk and juices. Call your dentist or oral surgeon if, after seven to 10 days, your jaw muscles are still tender or if your mouth is still hard to open. Do not force your mouth open. Do not chew gum or eat hard or chewy foods. Do not have drinks like coffee and tea.
