Question 1

what can be expected after orthognathic jaw surgery to correct underbite?

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Ask your Surgeon: We have limited space to answer these types of questions and each case is different. With this extensive a procedure, this is something that you should have a sit down one on one discussion with not only the surgeon, but all other dentists involved (for example-orthodontist and general dentist). Good luck.

Question 2

how much does orthognathic surgery (jaw alignment surgery) hurt?

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Depends: While I do not perform the surgery, i was a patient once, so please understand that my information is anecdotal at best.  The recovery is long, and i definitely remember being miserable for the first 2 weeks.    The swelling took months to resolve.  I had the surgery over 20 yrs ago and now I am happy i proceeded.  Your surgeon can give you more balanced info than i can.

Question 3

to what extent does orthognathic surgery (jaw alignment surgery) cost?

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Varies: Fees for all medical procedure vary widely from office to office, so it's hard to say what a surgeon in sandford, fl would charge. You may need orthodontic treatment, too. Your best bet is to consult with a local oral surgeon, who together with an orthodontist could give you a better idea as to the cost.

Question 4

can you tell me about orthognathic surgery, i.e.surgery to move the position of your jaws?

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Surgery: I assume that the newer orthodontic techniques have been ruled out by your orthodontist so costs vary from 50-100k including the hospital stay. Kaiser has some plans that will cover this and pay for the surgery even if it is not a kaiser hospital; do some research as I am unfamiliar with texas in relation to kaiser.

Question 5

can you tell me about orthognathic surgery?

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Orthognathic surgery: See the following website. Discuss this with your own general dentist, oral surgeon, and orthodontist as they can advise you best based upon your own individual circumstances. http://www.aaoms.org/conditions-and-treatments/corrective-jaw-surgery/.

Question 6

can there be any problems with orthognathic surgery?

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Ask your surgeon: There can be complications with any procedure whatsoever, surgical or non-surgical. Your surgeon needs to discuss these with you so that you an make an informed decision as to how to proceed with your care.

Question 7

how do you prepare for orthognathic surgery?

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Health &amp; attitude: Orthognathic surgery is a major surgery.  Maintaining healthy lifestyle and well rested before the procedure will help the body recover faster.  Most research showed that a positive attitude about the upcoming surgery usually result in faster healing and better outcome.  Also, follow the instructions given to you by the surgeon, before and after surgery, will result in more predictable outcome.

Question 8

can you have orthognathic surgery for facial asymmetry?

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Orthognathic surgery: Corrective jaw, or orthognathic, surgery is performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth, which, in turn, can improve chewing, speaking and breathing.

Question 9

can i ride a roller coaster after orthognathic surgery?

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Eventually: But you will have to wait until everything heals and get the approval of your surgeon.

Question 10

how much time will i need braces after orthognathic surgery?

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Varies: And for many patients, orthodontic care is performed before the surgery. You should consult with an orthodontic/oral surgeon team to have your condition evaluated.

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