Jaw Surgery StoriesMeet WhitneyShe felt more confident after her corrective jaw surgery.Jaw problems have been through my family -with my cousin and my mom and my sister - so, I was told that I had the choice to do the surgery, but if I don't do it, I have a likely chance of having more complications when I'm older. Everybody was really great - all the staff and Dr. Krajekian. He just made sure that it was going to go okay, and he made me feel really comfortable about it. It was just really my bottom jaw that grew to the right, so he had to put it back to the left in order to have the midline align. It's been almost two months, and I'm able to eat a whole lot better, and I can talk very well now, as I couldn't before. There's a big physical change in my face. My self-confidence has gotten a whole lot better, I think. The staff was very wonderful. They made me feel comfortable; they made me feel like it was going to go good. They were just downright awesome. More Stories How do I know if I need jaw surgery?The most common types of jaw dysfunction are underbites and overbites, which occur because of uneven development in the upper and lower jaws. In minor cases, orthodontics can correct your bite and get rid of your problems. The following symptoms may indicate that you need a surgical procedure:
What are the benefits?Corrective jaw surgery can dramatically improve a patient's quality of life. In many instances, patients struggle for years before addressing their symptoms. The benefits of the procedure include:
Patients also report improved facial aesthetics once the swelling decreases and their features are brought into balance. Our office loves seeing the life-changing results that our doctors can provide. How Does the Procedure Work?Our oral surgeons can perform jaw surgery to improve the function of your jaws by moving them into the proper position. Getting your jaws to align correctly is typically a team effort between your oral surgeon and your orthodontist. Treatment begins when your orthodontist puts on your braces. Braces are often necessary to shift your teeth into proper position and prepare both your teeth and jaws for surgery. You will need to wear your braces for 18-24 months, but your surgery will happen somewhere in the middle of treatment. During surgery, your oral surgeon will carefully separate your jaws and reposition them to align properly, keeping them in place using small plates and screws. You will spend the next few months healing, and you will gradually notice improved eating, speaking, and breathing abilities. We will provide you with post-operative instructions before recovery - these will ensure your recovery is quick and comfortable. Learn moreNow that you've listened to stories from our patients, we encourage you to learn more about our doctors, team, and practice so you can see how we dedicate our time to provide the highest quality treatments with the most up-to-date technology. About Us |
