“How long does it take to recover from TMJ surgery?”
I am a 29 year old male. I want to know how long does it take to recover from TMJ surgery?
4 Answers
Not too sure about recovery from TMJ surgery. Best guess is 4-6 weeks till back to limited function. But it could be up to 6+months till you feel "normal" again. It's difficult to say because everyone heals differently. And it's all related to what type of surgery you're having. Some minor corrections may be fine in a few weeks. Others may require longer healing and even splinting the jaws together to prevent movement. Remember, it could be compared to a broken bone in any other part of the body. I'd certainly need more information regarding the type of surgery to make a more accurate determination, but perhaps the best answer is... it depends.
It varies greatly for each patient. If you are not feeling better in 2 to 3 weeks, pursue the issue further.
Your surgeon, who knows the exact procedure that will be done, could give you the best information.
Recovery time will be dependent on the extent of your TMJ surgery and also how quickly you can start PT for your jaw.
