Corrective Jaw Surgery: Functional and Aesthetic Benefits for Improved Oral Health
Understanding corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) Corrective jaw surgery, also called orthognathic surgery, realigns the upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible), or both to correct bite problems, facial asymmetry, and functional disorders. While many people associate jaw surgery with cosmetic changes, its primary goals are to improve oral function—chewing, speaking, breathing—and long-term oral health. When […]