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[|Human|] MY SON HAD HIS JAW FRACTURED IN A SPORTING ACCIDENT THE ORAL SURGEON WIRED HIS JAW TOGETHER AND SAID THAT IS GOING TO TAKE 6-8 WEEKS TO HEAL. MY SON IS THIRTEEN AND HAS ALREADY LOST 7 POUNDS IN 1 WEEK. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT HIS WEIGHT LOSS AND NUTRIENT INTAKE SINCE THE SURGEON SAID THAT I DOES NOT LOOK SO BAD AND THAT IT IS ONLY GREEN STICK FRACTURE. IS THIS ALWAYS A NECESSARY PROCEDURE?
[|AI|]  Hello, I would highly recommend that you keep the jaw wired as advised. The best condition to benefit long term healing should take precedence over short term discomfort. There are so many notorious liquid diets, smoothies and vitamin Chat Doctor.  If appearance is a factor, try to convince him to bear with it. If the jaw doesn't heal completely and a complication occurs, it could mean pretreatment for a longer period. The jaw is under a great deal of stress and is powerful. Pressure of chewing or any grinding at night may cause a fracture to expand. Complications with the condole healing could leave you with a lifetime of TMJ complications. Consult with the surgeon to see if an earlier removal would be advisable since he is experiencing some difficulty. Since you have a concern and difficulties adjusting, consider a consult with a second surgeon. Each fracture is unique and all details of your particular circumstances would need to be considered. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope my information has been helpful to you.