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ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY

CORRECTIVE JAW SURGERY

Corrective jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, addresses issues where the jaws fail to meet correctly and/or teeth do not align properly within the jaw structure. This approach involves straightening teeth through orthodontic treatment and realigning a misaligned jaw through surgery. 

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Why Corrective Jaw Surgery is Performed

Corrective jaw surgery is performed to address both functional and aesthetic concerns. Functionally, it improves chewing, speaking, and breathing, and alleviates TMJ disorders. Aesthetically, it enhances facial balance and harmony. 

Key Focus Areas Before and After Corrective Jaw Surgery
  • Jaw Alignment and Bite

  • Facial Symmetry

  • Dental Health

  • Breathing and Sleep

  • TMJ Health

  • Posture and Muscle Tension

Understanding the anatomical changes before and after corrective jaw surgery is crucial for setting realistic expectations and achieving optimal results. 

Jaw, TMJ and Bite Alignment

When the jaw joints, bite, and jaw bones are not properly aligned, it can lead to a host of issues. Misalignment in these areas can result in symptoms such as chronic jaw pain, difficulty chewing, headaches, teeth grinding (bruxism) and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder , and even problems with speech and breathing. 

Addressing these alignment issues through orthognathic surgery is crucial not only for improving facial aesthetics but also for alleviating these discomforts and restoring proper function.

Healthy Teeth Alignment
Abnormal Teeth Position
Underbite
Overbite
Bruxism

Qualifications for Corrective Jaw Surgery

A good candidate for orthognathic surgery is someone who is experiencing the following symptoms:

Chronic Jaw or TMJ pain

Difficulty chewing, biting, or swallowing

Difficulty speaking or breathing

Misaligned

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Overbite / Underbite

Teeth do not touch

Protruding Jaw

Sleep

Apnea

ABOUT JAW SURGERY 

Dr. Gallagher has helped thousands of patients with orthognathic surgery achieve the pain-free, confident smile they deserve.  He has authored scientific articles and contributed to textbooks on orthognathic surgery, which other oral surgeons have referenced over many years.  His unique surgical experience ensures life-long successful outcomes for his patients.

Patient Stories

We put together an entire library of our patient cases, so you can see first hand what their experience was, and how they are doing today! 

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We prioritize your comfort and safety throughout every step of your experience. We strive to exceed your expectations at every visit, ensuring you receive the highest quality of care tailored to your individual needs. Trust our team to restore your smile with precision, expertise, and a genuine commitment to your oral health journey.

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Dr.Gallagher and his whole team are a group of talented and experienced practitioners. Their knowledge, fortitude, patience and compassion made my jaw recovery possible. I’ve struggled with pain and inhibited eating for years, and through their guidance - my journey a success. They guaranteed the success of my two jaw surgeries and I never fought the recovery alone. 10/10 recommend for your jaw pain and issues! Thank you Gallagher and team

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