Orthognathic surgery (corrective facial and jaw surgery) is
surgery of the jaws and facial structures to correct problems of abnormal growth
and development. This type of surgery is usually done in the hospital.
Open Bite
Excessive Lower Jaw
Recessive Lower Jaw
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Some signs of imbalance in growth that may require orthognathic
"corrective" facial surgery include:
difficulty chewing or biting food
difficulty swallowing
speech problems
chronic jaw pain
excessive wearing of teeth
open bite (space between upper and lower front or back
teeth when mouth is closed)
unbalanced facial appearance
facial injury or birth defects
receding chin
protruding jaw
inability to make lips meet without effort
chronic mouth breathing with dry mouth
sleep apnea (breathing problems when sleeping, such: as
snoring, difficulty breathing, etc.)
Orthognathic surgery often requires a team approach with the
oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the orthodontist. If you have any questions
please feel free to call our office.
