How painful is a jaw alignment surgery?

Question

Please explain if it is worth it to get jaw alignment surgery?

Answer 1

Jaw surgery: Believe it or not, not that painful. Most of the patients complain of stuffiness in the nose. But not pain.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

It Depends on many..: Orthognathic surgery, or corrective jaw surgery, is very routine for correction of an underbite. It may involve moving the upper jaw forward or moving the lower jaw back, or both. The amount of pain depends on many factors (multifactorial) including your age, the actual operation, your experience with pain and your tolerance of pain. Many young healthy patients have little pain which is manageable.

Answer 5

Jaw surgery: Most of the patients complain of stuffiness rather than pain.

Answer 6

Jaw surgery pain: You will recieve pains meds that will help a lot. Be prepared to stay out of action for 10-12 days.

Answer 7

No: You are asleep for the surgery. When you wake up you will have pain (as you would for any surgery) but it can be managed with medication. You will need less medicine after the third day and you should not need any at all after a week.

Answer 8

After: The surgery is done under general anesthesia. Today's techniques and post-surgical medications make your recovery less complex than it was just a few years back. You will be very sore for a few days, but the soreness rapidly dimities. The end result will be a miraculous change for the better.

Answer 9

Mild-moderate: Usually very nicely controlled with pain medication. Discuss this with your oral & maxillfacial surgeon.

Answer 10

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.

Answer 11

Series of steps: In a nutshell... 1. Diagnosis of needed movements/benefit 2. Consultation with an orthodontist and oral surgeon to determine how to correct the issue 3. Place braces to set up the teeth properly so they fit after the surgery 4. Surgery (with braces on) 5. Recovery period 6. Detail the orthodontic result so the bite is fully corrected and you have a great smile! 7. Orthodontic retention.

Answer 12

Oral Surgeon: The oral surgeon is the one how do this procedure.

Answer 13

Oral surgeon: Technically and oral and maxillofacial surgeon, but they will work in conjunction with an orthodontist to align the teeth first.

Answer 14

Oral Surgeon: Orthognathic surgery, or corrective jaw surgery, is routinely done by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. It is done to correct developmental or acquired skeletal deformities of the upper or lower jaws. It's almost always done in conjunction with comprehensive orthodontic treatment to finalize the bite after the jaw is surgically repositioned.

Answer 15

OS: Most commonly a maxillo-facial surgeon. Occasionally a plastic or reconstructive surgeon and in rare cases a er trauma surgeon. It is best to have an oral surgeon work with an orthodontist.

Answer 16

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.

Answer 17

Yes: Orthognathic surgery is a very effective way to correct skeletal bite problems, as well as improve esthetics for many patients.

Answer 18

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.

Answer 19

Depends: Depends on the sugery you are asking about. Corrective jaw surgery for underbite. Jaw reconstructive surgery after cancer operation. With or without bone graft from hip to jaw. Best thing is to ask the oral surgeon to explain in detail.

Answer 20

Manageable: As you recover, you may have some pain. Your doctor will give you medicine to manage any pain. The pain following reconstructive jaw surgery is easily controlled with medication.

Answer 21

Not too bad: Reconstructive jaw surgery requires the surgeon to dissect around several of the "feeling" nerves in your head and face. These nerves temporarily shut down after surgery, thus producing some numbness. This numbness lessens the post operative discomfort

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