What’s it like: To get corrective jaw surgery

Corrective jaw surgery can help correct bite alignment when braces alone can’t do the job.

 
BY JACLYN COSGROVE | Published: March 3, 2013   

Why get corrective jaw surgery?

Corrective jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, is performed to correct bone problems that exist within someone’s jaw that can’t be corrected with only braces on the teeth.

photo - Dr. Steven Sullivan uses models and X-rays to explain corrective jaw surgery.  Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Dr. Steven Sullivan uses models and X-rays to explain corrective jaw surgery. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman

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Some people become aware that they need jaw surgery when they go to an orthodontist for braces.

Along with a dental problem, it might be discovered that you have a skeletal problem and...
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