Restoring Balance, Function, and Health
Sometimes braces alone are not enough to correct our bite. Discrepancies in the growth of the facial skeleton can cause our jaws to be misaligned, asymmetric, or mismatched in size. This can lead to problems with biting and chewing food, as well as problems with speech. Jaws that are too small can also impede our ability to breathe properly when asleep, leading to Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which can cause a host of serious medical conditions. Orthographic surgery can be a life-changing procedure improving your face, airway, and your bite!
Jaw surgery is often considered when patients experience:
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.
If you’ve been referred for evaluation or are struggling with bite or jaw alignment issues, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your options.
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Dr. Nalley moved to Grand Haven, MI at 9 years of age after his father was stationed here by the U.S. Coast Guard. This has been his hometown ever since. He graduated from Grand Haven High School. His undergraduate studies were completed at Hope College in Holland, MI. He received his dental training at the University of Michigan where he received the Chalmers J Lyons Award which is given to the top oral surgery student of the graduating dental class.
He then completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) / Wayne State Medical School. In addition to his time spent treating patients, Dr. Nalley has also been very involved in various surgical organizations and committees.
He is a member of the Michigan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and was past president of the Great Lakes Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and The National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is also a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
