Orthognathic Surgery Dentist in 48603 Orthognathic surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed to correct functional issues with breathing, chewing, and/or speaking due to a dental or skeletal irregularity. Also known as corrective jaw surgery, orthognathic surgery can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Some of the conditions that may cause you to be referred for orthognathic surgery include: difficulty biting or chewing difficulty swallowing chronic mouth breathing protruding jaw open bite receding chin and lower jaw facial injury birth defect inability to close lips together excessively worn teeth Depending on the specific issue, your treatment may require a combined set of procedures by your dentist and/or orthodontist as well as the surgery performed by our doctor. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Paul W. Allen D.D.S.
