Home care for a jaw injury may include:
- Perform wound care as directed by your doctor.
- Clean the skin gently:
- Use mild soap and water.
- Do not scrub the skin.
- Dry the skin.
- Apply an antibiotic ointment.
- Avoid opening the jaw widely.
- Apply cold compresses:
- Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
- Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
- Elevate the head of your bed:
- Eat a liquid diet.
- Take prescribed medicine as directed.
- Acetaminophen for pain
- Ibuprofen for pain
