Is there any medical benefit to underbite jaw surgery.

Jaw Surgery Benefits: YES do it. This procedure corrects you bite, improves chewing function will improve your self-esteem tremendously. Not doing this will cause your bite to deteriorate during the 3rd-4th -5th decades of life. I am a hospital trained DDS and assisted the Oral surgeons with this. Girls changed hughly with improved studies clothing selection, weight control, better friends, generally became sucessful

Yes: If teeth and jaws fit better they work better and are easier to clean, reducing chance of gum disease. Improperly positions teeth/jaws increase the wear and tear to your teeth and their supporting structures. You should see a qualified Orthodontic Specialist for more information.

Yes, there might be: some benefit to underbite jaw surgery in regards to your airway. Many patients who have underbites also suffer from sleep apnea due to a small upper jaw. Often, during underbite surgery, the upper jaw is moved forward which will allow for better nasal breathing and more opportunity to reduce snoring and sleep apnea problems.

Many: Yes, Better overal occlusion and chewing efficiency. Opens airway to decrease breathing problems. Helps maintain dental and periodontal health. Enhanced esthetic balance of face. Possible decrease in TMJ dysfunction.