Instructions on how to care after jaw surgery properly

Proper underbite post-surgery care is one of the important things that helps speed up the recovery of the incision. Here are home care tips guided by doctors at The East Rose Dental Clinic.

1. What is jaw surgery?

An underbite is a condition in which the jawbone is moved forward too much, causing the face to lose its balance and harmony. In this case, jaw surgery is one of the optimal solutions.

Underbite surgery is a surgical method that interferes with the bone structure of the lower jaw to adjust and help the two jaws become harmonious and balanced. The doctor will cut the length of the lower jaw bone according to the pre-calculated ratio according to each cleft condition to help the customer effectively overcome the defects in the jaw. The jaw surgery does not affect the teeth, but only intervenes to change the jaw bone structure.

Underbite surgery helps many people regain their confidence in life

2. How long does jaw surgery take to heal?

There are 3 main factors that determine the speed of recovery after jaw surgery including:

• Advanced modern equipment. The use of modern equipment helps to accurately simulate the condition of the patient's jawbone and teeth. This helps the doctor come up with a suitable and accurate treatment plan for each person.
• A highly qualified and experienced dentist will easily handle different cases of teeth.
• Care after jaw surgery properly. This is one of the steps to help customers recover quickly after cosmetic surgery. So you need to pay special attention to this step.

In case you know how to take care after surgery, it will help shorten the recovery time to only 3 - 6 weeks. Below are instructions for after-care at home, shared by a team of experienced doctors of the East Rose Dental Clinic.

The doctor has good expertise to make the surgery safer and faster

3. Instructions on how to care after underbite surgery

3.1. Stop bleeding and apply cold

After underbite surgery to effectively stop bleeding, the doctor will often let the patient bite into a gauze soaked in anti-fibrinolytic agent. Its function is to improve blood clotting and promote wound healing. It is best to keep the gauze pads for at least 30 minutes in the mouth.

Once the bleeding stops, cold compresses are the best way to control inflammation and pain. You just need to wrap the ice pack with a towel or similar ice pack and then put it on your face, apply it on the swollen skin for 15-30 minutes to avoid facial swelling.

3.2. Take prescription drugs

Another most important reminder is to follow the regimen given by your doctor. These often include medications such as antibiotics to prevent infection of the wound, as well as pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs that also help promote healing. Only in this way can patients effectively reduce pain after oral surgery and avoid potentially dangerous complications. The most important thing is to follow the medication instructions, take the full amount within the allotted time, and not miss any doses.

3.3. Eat and drink according to your doctor's instructions

Diet after jaw surgery is quite special. Nutritional needs after any surgery will increase as the body needs nutrients so that the treated area can heal quickly. For a few days after surgery, in order to recover as quickly as possible, it is necessary to avoid eating hot drinks. Slightly warm foods, especially liquid foods, are easier to eat and may reduce pain when eaten.

The diet in the early days is preferably liquid or soft, food does not need to be chewed too much, providing the right nutrients to promote recovery.

3.4. Strict oral hygiene

While it's best not to touch the wound for a few hours after surgery, the next day you should start practicing good oral hygiene to avoid infection. Be sure to follow your dentist's instructions for brushing, using mouthwash and gel, etc. For regular cleaning, use a soft-bristled toothbrush or a postoperative toothbrush to gently brush. All interdental spaces, pay special attention to cleaning the injured area, avoid touching the suture if there are stitches.

Oral hygiene should be strictly followed the instructions of the doctor

3.5. Post-surgery follow-up

Finally, one of the tips to promote post-surgery recovery is follow-up visits. Re-examination helps you detect problems after surgery and provide the most appropriate treatment for each patient. If you have any questions after surgery, if you have strange symptoms or side effects related to surgery or medications, you should call emergency or go to an outpatient clinic as soon as possible.

The recovery after oral surgery depends largely on the patient's post-surgery care. After surgery, you need to pay attention to maintaining oral hygiene and follow the treatment regimen that the doctor has prescribed