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Corrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery
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Conditions that can be successfully treated with corrective orthognathic surgery include the following:
Open bite, protruding jaw or receding chin
Congenital defects such as a cleft palate
Malocclusions (bite problems) resulting from underbites or severe overbites
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, when more conservative methods fail
Difficulty swallowing, chewing, or biting food
Chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain and headache
Unbalanced facial appearance from the front or side
Inability to make the lips meet without straining
Chronic mouth breathing and dry mouth
Facial trauma
The Surgical Procedure
While every patient's needs are different, it's possible to outline some typical steps in the process...
Aging & Dental Health
... Dry mouth (xerostomia) isn't just an annoyance — it can be harmful to your oral health...
Bad Breath
...A chronically dry mouth (xerostomia), which is often a side effect of certain medications, and tobacco use can also contribute to this problem...
Dry Mouth
Everybody gets a dry mouth from time to time...