Orthognathics

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Orthognathic surgery entails adjustments to the alignment of the jaw in relation to the skull, and is usually performed in combination with some level of orthodontic treatment. The Redwood City oral surgeons affiliated with Redwood City Dental Team can effectively perform these surgeries to treat conditions such as apertognathia (open bite), prognathic mandible (under bite), and others. Once you are fully sedated, your Redwood City oral surgeon will surgically correct your alignment by moving all affected pieces into the ideal position. Either your upper or lower jaw can be moved back, forward, side to side, or some combination. These surgeries can have many benefits because, as well as improving functionality for eating and chewing, they can completely transform the shape of your face, making the jaw and teeth line up and close in an aesthetic way. For orthognathic surgery in Redwood City, San Carlos, and Menlo Park, CA, contact Redwood City Dental Team, your resource for finding oral surgeons.