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A member asked:
Does jaw surgery affect the teeth?
12 doctors weighed in across 7 answers
It can...: In what way are you asking? If your jaw has been resected, your bite may be off. Swelling from other surgery can cause the bite to feel off until it is back to normal. Depending on location of the surgery, the teeth may be directly involved.
Answered 9/24/2016
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Yes: Depending on the type and extent of the surgery, the occlusion (bite) can be affected.Also the blood flow and nerves can be affected.
Answered 3/28/2015
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Yes: Yes... Depending on the type of jaw surgery it certainly can.
Answered 3/28/2015
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Yes: Depends on the type of jaw surgery and if your bite is being corrected.
Answered 3/28/2015
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Yes, positive: It changes the way teeth meet. It provides for a more positive, healthier occlusion. Good luck!
Answered 3/28/2015
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It can: Yes, it can. Ask the jaw surgeon to get advice that fits your situation.
Answered 3/28/2015
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Orthognathic surgery: is needed when jaws teeth don't seem to fit and teeth are misaligned.
Answered 3/29/2015
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