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    Jaw Surgery

    Jaw SurgeryOrthognathic 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 misaligned jaws. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly. Questions about orthognathic jaw surgery in Palm Springs? Call our office for a consultation.

    Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery?

    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 function, 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 needing repositioning.

    Difficulty in the following areas should be evaluated:

    • difficulty in chewing, biting or swallowing
    • speech problems
    • chronic jaw or TMJ pain
    • open bite
    • protruding jaw
    • breathing problems

    Any of these can exist at birth or may be acquired after birth as a result of hereditary or environmental influences or the result of trauma to the face. Before any treatment begins, a consultation will be held to perform a complete examination with x-rays. During the pre-treatment consultation process, feel free to ask any questions that you have regarding your treatment. When you are fully informed about the aspects of your care, you and your dental team will make the decision to proceed with treatment together.

    Palm Springs

    Palm Desert

    Palm Springs
    1900 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
    Suite A1
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    760.327.1509
    Palm Desert
    72-780 El Paseo
    Suite E-1
    Palm Desert, CA 92260
    760.346.7431
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