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Braces with jaw surgery

Just like braces reposition your teeth, jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) corrects jaw abnormalities. Surgery can improve a patient’s ability to chew, speak, and of course that facial appearance.

In short, jaw surgery straightens your jaw.

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Who needs surgical orthodontics?

Surgery is only suitable for adult patients with very incorrect bites, and those who are very unhappy with the appearance of their jawline. Jaw growth must be completed before any surgery can be performed.

How does it work?

Patients wear braces like normal, and have regular adjustments as normal. You will also see an oral surgeon a few times during your treatment. Together we will put your teeth into a certain position. You may think that your bite is even worse, but once your jaws surgery has been carried

out your bite will be correct, and your teeth nice and straight.

The surgery is performed in a private hospital by an oral surgeon, it takes a few hours and an overnight stay is tone expected.

With lower jaw surgery, the jawbone behind the teeth is separated and the tooth-bearing portion is moved forward or backward, as needed.

With upper jaw surgery, the jaw can be repositioned forward or backward, or the jaw can be raised or lowered.

Sometimes it may required to separate the jaw, with bone added or removed to achieve the proper alignment and stability.

We recommend a couple week to recuperate after the surgery, before going back to work.

Healing time is estimated at 4–8 weeks.

I will often make minor adjustments after your surgery.

And as with all orthodontic cases, you must wear a retainer to maintain your beautiful new smile.

I am one of a select few orthodontists that had undertaken the extra training to undertakes this type of treatment.


To book an appointment with Dr Perry please email info@castleknockorthodontics.ie

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