Jaw Surgery

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If you’re experiencing chronic jaw pain,  teeth that don't align, difficulty biting and swallowing, headaches, and even breathing problems, our experienced surgeons can discuss the option of corrective jaw surgery.  Known as orthognathic surgery, this procedure allows our doctors to better align the upper and lower jaw to improve the bone relationship and eliminate the problem. This not only improves the function of your teeth but also your facial appearance and in many cases, your overall health.

While orthodontics aligns individual teeth, orthognathic surgery restructures the jaw as a whole. Here are just some of the things corrective jaw surgery can help with:

• Breathing disorders (sleep apnea)
• Chronic jaw pain
• Difficulty biting, chewing, or swallowing
• Headaches
• Open bite (upper and lower teeth remain apart when jaws are closed)
• Protruding jaw
• Recessed jaw
• Recessed, protruding, or asymmetric chin
• Speech problems

Jaw surgery may be the option for you if you struggle with a misaligned bite. Sometimes, the upper and lower jaws can develop in different proportions, impacting chewing function, speech, and overall oral health and appearance. Sudden injuries can also impact jaw alignment, and repositioning them is easy with corrective jaw surgery.

When it comes to jaw surgery, our first priority is making sure you feel confident in your choices by educating you on all the treatment options available.  Our doctors will walk you through the process and answer any questions, ensuring any lingering anxiety around the procedure will be laid to rest long before treatment begins.  Orthognathic surgery procedures are performed at our affiliated hospitals and surgery centers where you’ll be in the familiar and capable hands of Aspire’s oral surgeons and our medical anesthesia colleagues.

• A thorough consultation and treatment planning process.
• Surgery performed in hospital.
• Hospital stays between one to three days.
• Braces in place before, during and after surgery.
• A recovery process from 2-4 weeks before returning to work or school.
• Routine follow-up appointments scheduled for the first 6 weeks after surgery to carefully monitor healing.
• Amazing results.