Corrective Jaw Surgery
Corrective jaw surgery (also called orthognathic surgery) is a specialized surgical treatment designed to correct jaw misalignment that cannot be fully corrected with braces alone. This procedure enhances how your upper and lower jaws fit together — improving chewing, speaking, breathing, and facial harmony while providing long-lasting functional and aesthetic benefits.
How Corrective Jaw Surgery Works
Comprehensive Evaluation
Specialized imaging and dental records help our team assess the relationship between your teeth, jaws, and facial structure.
Pre-Surgical Orthodontics
Braces or aligners are used before surgery to align the teeth into positions that will fit together correctly once the jaws are surgically adjusted.
The Surgical Procedure
Under carefully administered anesthesia, your surgeon repositions the jaw(s) into proper alignment. This may involve moving the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both.
Recovery & Healing
Initial healing usually takes a few weeks, with continued healing over several months. Your surgeon will provide detailed guidance on diet, activity, and care during recovery.
Post-Surgical Orthodontics
Once healing is well underway, braces or aligners fine-tune the bite and ensure that your teeth settle exactly into their optimal positions.
By combining orthodontic preparation and follow-up care, corrective jaw surgery achieves balanced function and a more harmonious facial profile.
Why Corrective Jaw Surgery Is Performed
Corrective jaw surgery is recommended when the jaws are misaligned in a way that affects:
Bite function (how teeth meet when you chew)
Speech patterns
Breathing, including sleep-related issues
Facial proportions and symmetry
Jaw pain or joint discomfort
Misaligned jaws can cause functional limitations even if the teeth look straight. When the upper and lower jaws don’t coordinate properly, it can lead to chewing difficulties, chronic jaw pain, uneven wear on teeth, or even headaches. Corrective jaw surgery addresses the underlying skeletal causes for more permanent results.
What to Expect — Recovery & Care
Following surgery:
You’ll spend time in a recovery area as anesthesia wears off
Initial swelling and tightness are normal and expected
A soft or liquid diet is usually advised during early healing
Pain management and wound care instructions will be provided
Follow-up visits help monitor healing and orthodontic progress
Your SmileCrew team will walk you through each step of recovery so you feel confident and supported throughout the process.
Restore Function, Balance & Confidence
At SmileCrew Orthodontics, our experienced team works closely with expert oral and maxillofacial surgeons to plan and deliver coordinated treatment. From initial evaluation and surgical preparation to recovery and finishing orthodontics, we guide you through each step with care, comfort, and precision.
What Our Patients Say
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