When should one start Jaw Exercises?

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#1 Post by **Nathaniel** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:33 pm

Hi everyone, when is the average time one would start doing jaw exercises? I haven't been instructed to do it just yet however tomorrow I'll be 14 days post op and I see some start doing it almost one week in. Any insights? Thanks!

#2 Post by **CaliforniaKid** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:24 pm

when your surgeon says so. everyone is different - not all jaw surgeries are the same. if you start too early, it could strain your osseous tissue. it is still probably soft right now.

#3 Post by **swampnurse** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 2:55 pm

now nine weeks out and just back from surgeon's office. Apparently I have very bad range of motion. He said I should be able to fit 4 knuckles in my mouth and i can't even get two in.

Have to go back in for a procedure under sedation in a few weeks to clean out joint, stretch the muscles and have Botox injected. Crap....

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