Nutrition

Post-Operative Care Guidelines

Post-Operative Guidelines

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To ensure proper healing after surgery, avoid the following:

After jaw surgery, your doctor may advise a soft or liquid diet.

Carbonated Beverages

May disturb clotting and healing process.

Drinking Through a Straw

Increases risk of dislodging healing clots.

Vigorous Brushing or Rinsing

Can irritate the surgical area.

Other Disruptive Activities

Smoking, spitting, etc. should be avoided.

Dietary Recommendations

• Start with clear liquids (broth, juice) immediately after surgery

• Progress to soft foods (mashed potatoes, yogurt) after 24 hours

• Avoid hot, spicy, or acidic foods for at least 1 week