Jaw surgery (Orthognathic surgery) is sometimes necessary to correct the position of your jaw.
Symptoms and signs that indicate a need for orthognathic surgery may include the following;
- Difficulty chewing or biting food
- Difficulty swallowing
- Problems with speech
- Pain in the jaw or headaches
- Unbalanced facial appearance
- An unnaturally protroding jaw
- Receding chin
- Chronic mouth breathing with dry mouth
- Chronic snoring and sleep apnoea
These symptoms can indicate a misalignment of the jaws. Orthognathic surgery can help with the correction of these symptoms and relieve of pain and discomfort in your jaw area.