Orthognathic Jaw Surgery

Achieve a balanced smile and improved function with orthognathic jaw surgery!

Orthognathic Jaw Surgery Procedure at Oral and Facial Surgery, Greenbelt MD

Corrective jaw, or orthognathic, surgery is performed by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth, which, in turn, can improve chewing, speaking and breathing. While the patient's appearance may be dramatically enhanced as a result of their surgery, orthognathic surgery is performed to correct functional problems.

When to Consider Corrective Jaw Surgery?

Following are some of the conditions that may indicate the need for corrective jaw surgery:

Difficulty chewing, or biting food

Difficulty swallowing

Chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain and headache

Excessive wear of the teeth

Open bite (space between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed)

Unbalanced facial appearance from the front, or side

Facial injury or birth defects

Receding chin

Protruding jaw

Inability to make the lips meet without straining

Chronic mouth breathing and dry mouth

Sleep apnea (breathing problems when sleeping, including snoring)

Corrective jaw surgery may reposition all or part of the upper jaw, lower jaw and chin. When you are fully informed about your case and your treatment options, you and your dental team will determine the course of treatment that is best for you.

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