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How long does a broken jaw take to heal?
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Depends: How badly fractured: nondisplaced single--2 wks soft diet... O/w 6-8 wks if surgical fixation needed. More, if bone loss or infection happens.
Answered 10/3/2015
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3 to 6 weeks: Jaw bone is very vascular and heals in a short time.
Answered 3/25/2015
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Depends: Depends on case. 4-6 weeks on average.
Answered 2/2/2018
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