When you have issues with the balance and function of your jaw, this can impact your oral health, smile alignment, and even the appearance of your smile. To help improve your smile, we could conduct jaw surgery to adjust the position and appearance of your smile. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about orthognathic surgery and how we improve your smile.
When a Smile Needs Orthognathic Surgery
A corrective jaw surgery could be used if you have concerns with the growth and development of your smile, which leads to imbalance and with it, an increased risk of issues like TMJ disorder, bruxism (teeth grinding), and concerns with the appearance and function of your bite. Likewise, injury to the face or jaw could mean you need to seek treatment for repair.
Planning Your Oral Surgery
This is a complex surgery so we will work alongside oral surgeons and orthodontists to ensure the treatment can continue as needed, as surgery is often followed by orthodontics to complete fine touches for your smile. Our team will plan the procedure based on detailed digital x-rays and images taken of your smile. When it comes time for care, we will also take steps to ensure your treatment is a comfortable and positive experience. For example, in addition to a local anesthetic to the area, we can discuss sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation. You will likely have little to no memory of the procedure, and we will provide aftercare instructions and prescriptions for medications to aid in the healing process.
Correcting Your Jaw
With orthognathic surgery, our team will be able to lengthen or shorten the bones in the upper and lower jaw, or in both. We can also move the joints in or out. In addition to taking time to ensure your smile will function well after treatment. We also take steps to ensure proper smile esthetics. We want you to feel confident in your appearance, and smile without hesitation. If you have any questions about how our team conducts corrective jaw surgery, or if you would like to schedule your first visit of 2025, then contact our team today to get started. We look forward to helping you enjoy your best possible smile.
Shirley Orthodontics Offers Orthognathic Surgery
We want to help you enjoy a balanced and healthy smile, so you can feel good about your smile and enjoy better oral health and improved bite function too. To find out more about our approach to oral surgery, call Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY at 631.399.1600. We can also help issues with the alignment of your smile, for kids, teens, and adults too.
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