New England Oral Surgery Associates, LLC
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Billerica, MA
(978) 667- 8600
Orthognathic surgery is often recommended when jaws don't meet correctly and/or teeth don't seem to fit in your jaws. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics and corrective jaw surgery repositions misaligned jaws. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.
Drs. Buxbaum, Beanland, and Chu have extensive experience with these corrective jaw surgeries. This is a highly specialized area of surgery. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are surgical experts in corrective jaw surgery. Call our office for a consultation.
People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Jaw growth is a gradual process and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The result can be a host of problems that can affect chewing function, speech, long-term oral health and appearance. Injury to the jaw and birth defects can also affect jaw alignment. Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved. Orthognathic surgery may be required for the jaws when repositioning is necessary.
Any of these symptoms can exist at birth, be acquired after birth as a result of hereditary or environmental influences or as a result of trauma to the face. Before any treatment begins, a consultation will be held to perform a complete examination with x-rays. During the pre-treatment consultation process, be sure to ask any questions that you have regarding your treatment.
If you are a candidate for Corrective Jaw Surgery Drs. Buxbaum, Beanland, and Chu will work closely with your dentist and orthodontist during your treatment. The actual surgery can move your teeth and jaws into a new position that results in a more attractive, functional and healthy dental-facial relationship.