Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic surgery, or corrective jaw surgery, corrects a wide range of major and minor dental and skeletal irregularities. One of its primary functions is to correct the misalignment of your jaw and teeth, improving your ability to chew, speak, and breathe.
While orthognathic surgery is performed to correct functional problems, it can dramatically enhance your appearance as well.
Signs You Need Orthognathic Surgery
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Difficulty chewing, biting, or swallowing food
- Chronic jaw or jaw joint pain and headaches
- Excessive wear of your teeth
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Space between your upper and lower teeth when your mouth is closed (open bite)
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Unbalanced facial appearance
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Facial injuries
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Congenital disabilities
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Receding chin and lower jaw
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Protruding jaw
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Inability to close your lips without straining
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Chronic mouth breathing
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Breathing problems when sleeping, such as snoring
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Inability to close your lips without straining
What Is Craniofacial Surgery?
If you have injuries or deformities of the face and head, craniofacial surgery can help improve their look and function. We perform:
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Reconstructive Surgery
This surgery addresses inadequate bone structure in the upper or lower jaws from injury, trauma, tumor surgery, or long-term denture wear.
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Congenital Reconstruction
If you have congenital deformities, this form of surgery can help restore your jaw and facial structures to achieve normal function and appearance.
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Cleft Lip (Cheiloschisis) and Cleft Palate (Palatoschisis)
If you have a cleft lip or palate, we can help repair them through specialized plastic surgery techniques. This form of surgery improves your ability to eat, speak, hear, and breathe while granting you a more normal appearance and function.