A 37-year-old member asked:
How painful is a jaw alignment surgery?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Majid Jamalianswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 27 years experience
Jaw surgery: Believe it or not, not that painful. Most of the patients complain of stuffiness in the nose. But not pain.
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Dr. Daniel Quonanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 43 years experience
Varies: Orthognathic surgery may involve surgery in one jaw or both jaws. Any surgical procedure is usually accompanied with some level of pain. Pain perception and how individuals react and respond to pain varies from person to person.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Is jaw alignment surgery for underbite very painful ?
7 doctor answers • 15 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ram Kalusanswered
Plastic Surgery 40 years experience
It can be.: It depends on many factors but the short answer is , yes, it can be rough sailing for a few days. There is a fair amount of swelling and you will probably be on a liquid/blenderized diet for a few days at least.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
What is involved with jaw alignment surgery?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Majid Jamalianswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 27 years experience
Jaw surgery: It depends on a lot of things. But either your upper or lower jaw get repositioned during the surgery. Small titanium plates and screws are use to connect them to the other bones. The procedure should sake from 2-4 hours. Procedure is done inside the mouth, therefore no visible scars.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Who does jaw alignment surgery?
4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 50 years experience
Oral Surgeon: The oral surgeon is the one how do this procedure.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Is jaw alignment surgery effective?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Brijesh Chandwanianswered
Orofacial Pain 12 years experience
Depends!: For the right indication, orthognathic surgery can be very effective to improve the cosmetics. If you have any doubts, get a second opinion from an orthodontist.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
How painful is reconstructive jaw surgery?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
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.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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