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Am I the Right Candidate for Maxillofacial Surgery?
Posted on 9/2/2024 by Dr. Michael Allard
You may be a candidate for corrective jaw surgery if you suffer from an improper bite caused by misaligned jaws. In some instances, the upper and lower jaws could grow at different rates, leading to this issue. Jaw alignment can also be affected by injuries. Usually, orthodontics fix bite-related issues when teeth are misaligned. However, jaw surgery may be necessary when the jaws are also misaligned. How to Know You Are a Candidate for Jaw Surgery There are several ways people discover they might need jaw surgery. One of the most common being those that have been involved in severe... Read more...