What Is Corrective Jaw Surgery?
The way your upper and lower jaws fit together can have a huge impact on the health and confidence of your smile, affecting everything from how you chew, speak, and breathe to the overall profile of your face. Jaw misalignment (or malocclusion) can lead to a variety of problems, including long-term discomfort, difficulty with daily functions, and problems with self-confidence. Corrective jaw surgery, also called orthognathic surgery, repositions one or both jaws so they function and fit more naturally when traditional orthodontic treatments aren't enough. At The Oral Surgery Center in Greensboro, NC, we plan corrective jaw surgery using advanced 3D imaging to ensure every phase of treatment is precise and fits into your overall oral health goals. Restore comfort, function, and stability to your smile by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Justin L. Drab and our team today.
How Does Jaw Correction Surgery Work?
Corrective jaw surgery is performed at our Greensboro, NC office using general anesthesia or IV sedation for your comfort and safety. After planning your procedure and ensuring you're comfortable, Dr. Drab will make small incisions in the gums to access the jawbone. Once he has access, he'll carefully cut and reposition the bone, using small titanium plates and screws to hold it in place. Depending on your needs, he may adjust the upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible), or both. After finishing, he'll close the incisions with dissolvable sutures, and we'll monitor your recovery until you're ready to be taken home. Before you go, we'll share aftercare instructions to ensure a smoother recovery and talk about what you can expect as your jaw heals over time.
What Are the Benefits of Corrective Jaw Surgery?
A misaligned jaw affects more than just your bite. It can also interfere with how you eat, speak, sleep, and feel about yourself. Corrective jaw surgery offers a way to bring the structure of your face back into balance, improving function and relieving discomfort at the source. The benefits of orthognathic surgery at our Greensboro, NC practice include:
- Restores proper bite alignment for more comfortable chewing and speaking
- Relieves chronic jaw pain or temporomandibular joint strain caused by imbalance
- Improves facial balance and symmetry in cases of overbite, underbite, or asymmetry
- Enhances breathing by opening airway space in certain cases
- Helps prevent long-term dental wear and damage from misalignment
- Supports better orthodontic results when braces alone are not enough
- Increases overall oral function, comfort, and stability
The Oral Surgery Center Reviews
My second child to have wisdom teeth removal here. So fast and efficient… I refer them to all our friends. We love Dr. Drab.
The staff is so caring and made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole procedure. I have quite the extensive dental history but I wasn’t nervous at all.
Staff was very kind and made us feel very at ease. My daughter had a hard time just because of the meds, but the staff was very patient and caring.
Outstanding and pain-free!
Dr. Drab, accompanying nurses, and all other employees associated with the Oral Surgery Center, were friendly, caring, informative, and efficient. I would highly rate their services. A note to future patients, make sure you read through all papers they provide, throughly.
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Correct Bite Problems
At The Oral Surgery Center, Dr. Drab and our team work closely with patients and referring dental professionals to plan every treatment with care. If you have been told you may need surgery or are exploring options for long-term jaw correction, we are here to guide you through it with clarity and support. Schedule a consultation at our oral surgery office in Greensboro, NC to learn what a more balanced bite can do for your quality of life.