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Jaw Fracture Home Care
Home care for a jaw fracture may include:
  • 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 Images
  • Ibuprofen for pain Images
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Last Updated: Mar 23, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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