What Is Corrective Jaw Surgery?
Corrective jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, is designed to address misalignments in the jaw that impact your bite, function, and overall appearance. Whether you're dealing with an overbite, underbite, or other jaw issues, this procedure can help improve how your teeth fit together, alleviate pain, and enhance chewing and speaking. At Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden, Drs. Cecil Dorsett and Frank E. Orr use advanced techniques to develop personalized treatment plans that fit your specific needs. If you're struggling with jaw-related health concerns or have noticed changes in your bite, schedule a consultation with our oral surgeons in Gadsden and Albertville, AL, to understand how corrective jaw surgery can bring relief and restore your confidence.
How Does Jaw Correction Surgery Work?
At Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden, we use advanced 3D imaging techniques to carefully plan and perform corrective jaw surgery. This procedure is carried out under general anesthesia to ensure your comfort. First, Dr. Dorsett or Dr. Orr will make incisions to access the jawbone and realign it using plates, screws, or wires, depending on the nature of your jaw misalignment. Whether addressing overbites, underbites, or other issues, we customize each orthognathic surgery plan to improve both the function and appearance of your jaw.
The recovery timeline for corrective jaw surgery varies from patient to patient. For the first 4 – 6 weeks, you'll need to stick to soft foods like smoothies, mashed potatoes, yogurt, scrambled eggs, and soups to prevent strain on your healing jaw. Full recovery typically takes a few months, with noticeable improvements in your jaw function and appearance as you heal.
What Are the Benefits of Corrective Jaw Surgery?
Corrective jaw surgery can provide lasting relief for patients in Gadsden and Albertville, AL suffering from jaw misalignment, improving both function and appearance. By addressing the underlying causes of misalignment, this procedure offers a path to better oral health and an enhanced quality of life, with benefits that include:
- Improved jaw function and bite alignment
- Relief from chronic jaw pain and discomfort
- Enhanced appearance of the face and smile
- Better ability to chew, speak, and breathe
- Prevention of excessive wear on teeth
- Enhanced self-confidence and comfort
Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden Reviews
I really don't remember much about my visit. They gave me Triazolam to take 1 hr before so therefore, I don't remember. They did take very good care of me during procedure. I remember it hurting a little and someone patting me on my shoulder saying, we're almost finished it's ok. I haven't had any problems just waiting for swelling to go away & still sore.
Great office with fantastic staff! I went here as an emergency for a severe tongue wound. I had fell, and when I fell I bit down THROUGH my tongue with my eye tooth on left side. Dr. Dorsett & staff took imaging to ensure there was no internal damage, and he checked for infection. Everything was 5 stars from the initial call to make the appointment (which was only days before) to check out. Definitely 👍🏼 recommend this office & staff for any/all oral surgery needs!!
Very thorough and explained everything. Great.
Was impressed the doctors demeanor and skillDid a great job on surgeryThe nurses and staff were attentive and really wanted to make my wife feel they were there for her and knew how to move her effective and take care of her needsEveryone at hospital had a good attitude on meeting need of personRecommend highly
Dr Dorsett and his staff are professional and friendly. I had a minor surgical procedure done in the office and was pleased with how well I was treated. I highly recommend Oral Surgery Associates.
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Achieve a Better Bite with Corrective Jaw Surgery
If you're struggling with jaw misalignment or related symptoms, corrective jaw surgery can provide the relief and improvements you need. Dr. Dorsett and Dr. Orr at Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden are committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care for patients in Gadsden and Albertville, AL. Schedule your consultation today to explore how corrective jaw surgery can help restore your health, comfort, and confidence.