Corrective Jaw Surgery
Restoring Balance, Function, and Health
AAOMS Presentation on Corrective Jaw Surgery
Read the AAOMS Ebook on Jaw Surgery
Orthognathic Surgery: A Life-Changing Procedure
Sometimes braces alone are not enough to correct your bite. Discrepancies in the growth of the facial skeleton can leave the jaws misaligned, asymmetric, or mismatched in size, which can cause problems with biting, chewing, and speech. Jaws that are too small can also restrict your airway during sleep, leading to obstructive sleep apnea and the serious medical conditions that follow from it. Orthognathic surgery can be life-changing, improving your facial balance, your airway, and your bite.
Who May Benefit
Jaw surgery is often considered when patients experience:
- Difficulty biting, chewing, or swallowing
- Speech problems related to jaw alignment
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea due to a narrow airway
- Jaw or facial asymmetry
- Chronic jaw joint (TMJ) discomfort
Advanced Planning and Technology
At West Michigan Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our surgeons can help. We have extensive training in the diagnosing, planning, and surgical techniques of corrective jaw surgery, otherwise known as “orthognathic surgery.” Using state-of-the-art technology, including Cone Beam CT/3D imaging and computer-assisted virtual surgical planning, our surgeons will carefully tailor your surgery to suit your individual functional and esthetic needs.
In addition to our medical and surgical training, our dental background gives a firm understanding of proper dental occlusion to work towards.
Schedule a Consultation
If you’ve been referred for evaluation or are struggling with bite or jaw alignment issues, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your options.