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Patient Education Resources

21 Patient Education Resources

After Your Wired Jaw Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WU85-1690

This pamphlet will help you learn what to expect after you have wired jaw surgery. Topics include wires and wire cutters, comfort and pain management, nausea and vomiting, eating and drinking, mouth care, smoking, what to do when you go home, and what to do in emergency situations.

Brosse à dents et fil dentaire

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1879

Dans cette brochure, vous trouverez des renseignements sur comment vous devriez vous brosser les dents et utiliser le fil dentaire, des conseils généraux sur le brossage des dents et l'utilisation du fil dentaire, et des conseils pour aider les enfants à se brosser les dents et à utiliser le fil dentaire. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery) - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WU85-1084

Corrective jaw surgery corrects jaw deformities. This pamphlet explains what to expect on the day of your surgery, right after your surgery, and at home. Topics include prescriptions, oral (mouth) hygiene, eating guidelines, activity, lip and jaw exercises, elastics, nasal congestion, scissors, nosebleeds, infection, and vomiting.

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