Does underbite surgery change your face?

Does underbite surgery change your 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).

Will I look different after double jaw surgery?

Jaw surgery to correct an over-bite is often undergone to correct a “gummy smile.” The corrective surgery for this moves the jaw backwards and significantly alters the appearance of the chin, giving it a stronger, more pronounced look on the face.

Is double jaw surgery a major surgery?

Also known as bimaxillary osteotomy, double jaw surgery is a procedure that repositions both the upper and lower jaw at once. Although it is a major operation, it is safe and quite common.

How painful is double jaw surgery?

Jaw surgery is not as painful as you fear. You will be under general anesthetic during the procedure, so you feel numb in the area during the surgery. And if you follow the correct recovery steps that Dr. Hayes advises you, you will recover in as little discomfort as possible.

Is it worth fixing underbite?

Usually, slightly misaligned teeth don’t require any medical treatment. However, correcting an underbite, especially when it’s severe, can have big benefits. Teeth will become easier to clean. Your risks for tooth decay and gum disease will decrease.

Is underbite jaw surgery worth it?

However, while the thought of invasive procedures and having corrective or cosmetic jaw surgery is both intimidating and time-consuming, most patients feel the benefits of orthognathic surgery are life-changing and well worth the time and effort.