Don't exercise to the point that you pant for breath, because breathing may be difficult for a while. Drink only water before manipulation or surgery to treat the fracture. Any food in your stomach makes vomiting while under anesthesia more hazardous. During recovery, follow a high-protein liquid diet such as malted milk and eggnog. Add soft foods as you are able.
Most people can handle rich soups, ground meat, whipped potatoes and gravy.
No special rehabilitation program. Begin using jaw muscles carefully after the fracture heals. You have signs or symptoms of a jaw fracture. Increased pain, swelling or drainage in the surgical area. Nausea or vomiting.