Patient Guide
Jaw Physiotherapy
General guidance on jaw physiotherapy during recovery.
After the Procedure
- Jaw exercises should be gentle, controlled, and never forced.
- Slowly opening and closing the mouth can help improve range of motion.
- Gentle side-to-side jaw movement, with your doctor's approval, can help with muscle flexibility.
- Gently moving the jaw forward and back may be used to improve movement balance.
- Gentle massage of the jaw and cheek muscles, as a specialist shows you, can help ease tension.
- Consistency matters, but severe pain or unusual pressure should never be ignored.
- Physiotherapy can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the surgery and healing progress.
- It's best for exercises to be done under a doctor's or physiotherapist's supervision.
- Patience, regular follow-through, and doing the exercises correctly matter for a better outcome.
When to Contact the Clinic
Contact the clinic immediately if you experience severe pain, fever, unusual bleeding, or any other concerning symptom.
- Severe pain during exercise
- The jaw locking
- A sudden increase in swelling
- An unusual sound or sensation along with pain
- Reduced range of motion instead of improvement
- Any symptom that worsens after exercise
Frequently Asked Questions
This page is for general awareness and early post-treatment care only. It does not replace your doctor's direct instructions, an in-person examination, or follow-up care. If you notice any unusual symptoms, please contact the clinic.
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