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How long after double jaw surgery is it safe to go to a dentist to remove plaque without moving the jaws?
11 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Jaw Surgery: You will get your best guidance from the Surgeon who did the surgery, as they will have the best handle on how well you are healing.
Answered 3/26/2015
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Ask surgeons but...: usually as soon as the wires/elastics are no longer needed to hold the jaws in alignment.
Answered 3/26/2015
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6 weeks or more: 6 weeks or more. Check with surgeon first however.
Answered 4/1/2015
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Ask the surgeon: Immaculate home care is a very important aspect of recovering from jaw surgery. Since we don't know exactly what type of surgery was accomplished, the safest bet is to get detailed advice from your original surgeon and follow it meticulously.
Answered 4/29/2015
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6-8 weeks: You should see a general dentist after 6-8 weeks for a thorough cleaning of all the teeth, gums and brackets. Take care.
Answered 11/24/2017
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Follow: Follow your surgeon's advice. Usually however, once "fixation" is no longer required, generally at about 6 weeks. In the meantime brush 2x/day and WaterPik 1x/day to remove plaque.
Answered 11/24/2017
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