Question 1

i have an underbite but my molar and pre molar teeth are aligned. i have spaces on my lower front teeth. do i need jaw surgery to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: I would have to examine you to answer that question.  From your description, however, it's possible that your problem may be resolvable with Orthodontic treatment alone.  See a qualified Orthodontic Specialist for evaluation.

Question 2

what happens if my orthodontist said i'll need jaw surgery to close my open bite, but the braces close my open bite fully do i still need jaw surgery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: Open bite problems can be treated without jaw surgery successfully so it is highly possible that you may not need the surgery after all.  You and your orthodontist will make the final decision on whether your case will be stabel without the surgery.

Question 3

is jaw surgery common?

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Yes: Not sure exactly what you mean by jaw surgery, but reconstructive surgery of the jaws, or orthognathic surgery, is very common and routine.

Question 4

what is jaw surgery like?

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Upper or lower jaw: Upper jaw surgery will involve the sinus and the nasal cavity.  Stuffy nasal congestion and drainage will occur and subside over the next week or two.  Lower jaw surgery involves the lower nerve and possible numbness of the lip and chin.  It usually subsides over 2 to 6 weeks.  Amount of swelling varies but can be significant.  Follow the post-surgery instructions completely.  It is major surgery.

Question 5

how can having jaw surgery feel like?

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How does it feel?: Questions that ask &quot;what does it feel like when.....? Are best answered by a health care professional who has already examined you and knows you, your history and the specifics of the proposed procedure. Patients vary widely in regard to pain threshold and recuperative powers, and two individuals may report totally different experiences with the exact same procedure. Talk to your own doctor.

Question 6

would jaw surgery change my apperance?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If the jaw surgery is corrective, to correct malalignment of your jaws, then necessarily your appearance will be changed, usually for the better. Discuss this with your oral surgeon in detail before surgery.

Question 7

can clenching cause jaw surgery relapse?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: You would need to let us know what type of surgery you had.

Question 8

how painful is reconstructive jaw surgery?

Accepted Answer

Jaw Surgery: Questions that ask "how painful is.....? Are best answered by a health care professional who has already examined you and knows you, your history and the specifics of the proposed procedure. Patients vary widely in regard to pain threshold, reaction to medication ; recuperative powers, and two individuals may report totally different experiences with the exact same procedure. Talk to your own dr.

Question 9

how much time does jaw surgery process take?

Accepted Answer

Years: There may be a couple years of preparatory orthodontia prior to jaw surgery. Jaw surgery will typically take a few hours followed with a short hospital stay. Initial healing takes about 6 weeks and there will likely be additional months of orthodontia to finalize the results.

Question 10

will a jaw surgery change my facial apperance?

Accepted Answer

Depend on type of Sx: If you have facial surgery to change the position of your jaw bones or facial cosmetic surgery then yes it will change the appearance of your face but if you have intra-oral surgery for problems involving your gums or teeth then there should be no external changes in your facial appearance. You  need a consultation with a surgeon to see what type of surgery you need.

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