Is jaw surgery a big deal?

Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic (or-thog-NATH-ik) surgery, can be a great choice for moderate to severe jaw issues. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMS) are specially trained in orthognathic surgery that can dramatically improve chewing, speaking, breathing, and in the process enhance a patient’s appearance.

Is getting jaw surgery worth it?

Jaw or orthognathic surgery can help alleviate various functional dental issues and facial and dental deformities and dramatically improve the cosmetic appearance of both your teeth and jaws.

Does insurance cover corrective jaw surgery?

Orthognathic surgery is often covered by insurance if a functional problem can be documented, assuming there are no exclusions for jaw surgery on your insurance plan. A surgeon’s cost for jaw surgery may vary based on his or her experience, the type of procedure used, as well as geographic office location.

Will jaw surgery change my face?

In some cases treatment is planned to improve your bite, with minimal change to your facial appearance, whilst in other cases, there will be more noticeable change to your facial appearance (for example if you have a prominent lower jaw, or a small setback lower jaw).

Does your face change after jaw surgery?

Jaw surgery can be profoundly life-changing for patients and significantly change the shape of their face and improve abnormal jaw structure or repair damage. Jaw surgery moves and reshapes entire parts of a patient’s face.

How do people afford orthognathic surgery?

If patients do not have the option to pay for orthognathic surgery using their insurance or a flexible spending account (FSA), they often turn to dental health financing. These monthly payment plans are like traditional loans or credit cards.

How do you get approved for jaw surgery?

Some cases that require corrective jaw surgery are:

  1. You have a receding chin.
  2. You have suffered from a facial injury or have birth defects that have misaligned your jaw.
  3. You have an overextended jaw.
  4. You have unbalanced facial features.
  5. You have an open bite.
  6. You have excessive teeth.

Can I talk after jaw surgery?

Driving, bending, or lifting may dislodge the blood clots causing bleeding. Thus we recommend that you gradually progress the intensity of your movement. As much as possible, limit how you talk, eat and drink for the first day after your oral surgery.