Is jaw surgery Maxillofacial?
We work closely with your oral and jaw face surgeon (maxillofacial) in order to create a treatment plan that outlines each and every step to correct the shape of the teeth and jaw.
What qualifies you for jaw surgery?
Some cases that require corrective jaw surgery are: You have a receding chin. You have suffered from a facial injury or have birth defects that have misaligned your jaw. You have an overextended jaw.
Is jaw surgery very painful?
Jaw surgery is usually not painful. This misconception makes the whole procedure seem utterly invasive and is supported by thousands of photos of bruised and swollen people after undergoing orthognathic surgery, so it may be difficult to believe that very few patients report actual pain.
What is the average cost for jaw surgery?
How Much Does Jaw Surgery Cost? The cost of jaw surgery ranges from $20,000 to $40,000. Surgery to correct temporomandibular joint dysfunction can cost up to $50,000.
What can I expect from jaw surgery?
Correcting alignment of your jaws and teeth with jaw surgery can result in: Balanced appearance of your lower face Improved function of your teeth Health benefits from improved sleep, breathing, chewing and swallowing Improvement in speech impairments
Is jaw surgery the only way to correct an overbite?
If your overbite is mild to moderate (3-5 mm) braces and elastics would correct your overbite. If your overbite is more than that there are a few other options like a Herbst appliance to correct the overbite without surgery. If the overbite is severe and your lower jaw is underdeveloped surgery may be your only and best way to correct it.
How long is recovery from lower jaw surgery?
Initial jaw healing typically takes about six weeks after surgery, but complete healing can take up to 12 weeks. After initial jaw healing — at about six weeks — your orthodontist finishes aligning your teeth with braces.
What are common complications with jaw surgery?
Mostly safe . Like any surgical procedure, jaw surgery carries a certain risk such as infection, bleeding and adverse reaction to anesthetic. The risk overall is not significant however compared with the benefits of correcting your underbite.