Swelling will increase for the first 72 hours before it starts to resolve on the fourth day. It may take a week or two for most of the swelling to resolve. Use ice 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off on each side of face for the first 24 hours.
Avoid eating foods that require strenuous chewing. Discuss your diet with your surgeon.
Use the Peridex mouth rinse prescribed by your doctor twice a day. Use warm salt water rinses after each meal. Keep the wires and brackets clean.
Use the pain medications and antibiotics as directed by your doctor.
If upper jaw surgery was performed, you should avoid blowing your nose for 2-3 weeks. Cough or sneeze with your mouth open.
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