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How long does it take for a wired jaw to heal?

I had jaw surgery 2 weeks ago. I want to know how long does it take for a wired jaw to heal?

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After jaw surgery, the jaw is wired shut. How Long Will It Take To Heal? The average healing time for a broken jaw is six weeks. If the fractured segments of the jaw are properly aligned and undisturbed during healing, the jaw should heal and be as strong as in was before the fracture occurred.
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