Corrective Jaw Surgery

Otherwise known as orthognathic surgery, corrective jaw surgery is necessary for individuals with misaligned jaws. Jaw surgery can improve your ability to chew, speak, and breathe, while also reducing pain.

Corrective Jaw Surgery

At Austin Oral Surgery, we tailor and adapt our surgical procedures to each patients’ needs, as each jaw correction surgery is unique.

What Is Corrective Jaw Surgery?

Corrective jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is needed when jaws don’t meet correctly and/or teeth don’t seem to fit with jaws. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics, and corrective jaw surgery repositions a misaligned jaw. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly. Sometimes, multiple surgeries are required to achieve the desired result both in terms of oral health and aesthetics. We will be able to create a personalized plan for you after an in-depth analysis and X-rays are taken in our office. From there, we’ll discuss our options and how we can best treat you. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.

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Who Qualifies for Surgery?

Determining whether or not corrective jaw surgery is necessary is usually done through a consultation with a surgical specialist and/or your orthodontist. This decision is often based on a thorough clinical and radiographic examination to determine if a discrepancy exists between the upper and lower jawbones.

People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Jaw growth is a gradual process, and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The result can be a host of problems that can affect chewing, speech, long-term oral health, and appearance. Injury to the jaw and birth defects can also affect jaw alignment. Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved. Orthognathic surgery may be required for the jaws when repositioning is necessary.

Who Qualifies for Surgery
  • Difficulty chewing, swallowing, and biting
  • Difficulty speaking
  • TMJ pain or chronic jaw pain
  • Open bite where your teeth do not touch
  • Protruding jaw
  • Underbite
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  • Overbite
  • Breathing problems
  • Recessed jaw or small chin
  • Sleep apnea
  • Severe snoring
  • Misaligned jaw, chin, and nose
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Facial Surgery – Correcting Open Bite

Our team of board-certified oral surgeons can ensure your corrective jaw surgery is comfortable, quick, and hassle-free.

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