Patients may need jaw realignment surgery for many reasons. The most common of which are overbites and underbites. An orthodontist can often correct an overbite or underbite if the problem involves the positioning of your teeth. However, sometimes this problem is primarily due to jaw misalignment. In this case, we can surgically alter the position of your upper or lower jaw to improve the functionality and esthetics of your face and mouth. We’ll work with your orthodontist to do this.
The most important factor when deciding whether or not to do jaw realignment surgery is you. At Oral Surgery Associates in Paris, TX, we will not provide any treatment or perform any procedure that we don’t believe will benefit you or that you are not 100% comfortable with. During your consultation, we will take x-rays, perform a full oral exam, explain to you exactly what the issues are, and explore the most effective treatments to address them.
If you believe you need jaw realignment surgery and would like to learn more about the procedure, contact our office today to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Martinez. We’ll explain the entire process and answer any questions you have.
