Jaw Surgery

Corrective jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a transformative procedure aimed at improving the alignment of your jaws. At Gateway Surgery, Dr. Mather works in collaboration with your orthodontist to realign your teeth and correct skeletal irregularities if the jaw and face. The surgery aims to improve the function and appearance of the jaw, teeth, and your overall facial structure.

Jaw surgery may be required when one or both jaw bones do not grow at the same rate and the teeth do not fit together in a proper bite. These discrepancies can lead to problems with chewing, speech disturbances, mouth breathing and/or facial appearance concerns.

How Can Jaw Surgery Benefit You?

Whether it’s improper bite, an open bite, jaw asymmetry jaws that are positioned incorrectly, these condition's can result can be a host of problems that may affect chewing function, speech, or long-term oral health and appearance. Injury to the jaw and birth defects can also affect jaw alignment. Dr. Mather is skilled in the treatment of cranio-facial deformity! Working as a team he addressed those underlying issues and brings harmony back to your face.

Eat with Ease

Bid farewell to difficulty chewing, biting, or swallowing and enjoy your favorite foods without any hindrance.

Sleep Better

Get rid of sleep apnea caused by your jaw misalignment, so that you can finally get a good night’s sleep.

Protect Your Teeth

No more excessive teeth wear due to your misaligned bite.

Relief from Headaches

Headaches caused by your jaw issues will also be a thing of the past.

Restore Facial Function

We’ve got the tools to restore your facial harmony and function.

Alleviate Chronic TMJ Pain

TMJ pain caused by your jaw misalignment will no longer be a burden.

Dr. Mather is a board-certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with many years of experience performing jaw surgeries.

Corrective jaw surgery requires extensive surgical skill and expertise to ensure precise results that restore both the form and function of the mouth, teeth, and jaw. Dr. Mather has performed countless orthognathic surgeries with outstanding outcomes for his patients.

Understanding The Jaw Surgery Process

1

Planning

During your initial consultation you will have the opportunity to discuss your jaw concerns and treatment wishes with Dr. Mather.
Your oral surgeon and your treatment team will collaborate on several key aspects, including analyzing the proper proportions of your face, ensuring that your teeth and jaw bones will align perfectly to maintain both dental health and create facial harmony.

2

Preparation

The fitting of braces, which will be worn generally for 6 to 18 months to prepare your teeth for the surgery.
Essential 3D imaging will be completed to allow for AI assisted virtual surgery to be undertaken and surgical guides created specifically for your surgery .

3

Surgical Procedure

The surgery is performed in a hospital environment. The procedures typically lasts from 1 to 4 hours.
Depending on where both or only one jaw has been treated, your hospital stay typically ranges from 1 to 2 days.
Braces are in place during the surgery, and are required for 6 - 12 months following your procedure to optimize the long-term outcome.

4

Recovery

Following leaving the hospital patients typically require a recovery period of 10-14 days during which they will stay home to recover.
Returning to normal chewing function may take approximately 1 month.
Dr. Mather’s priority is to ensure that you receive the best care throughout your surgical journey. Weekly appointments will be scheduled for up to 2 months post-surgery to monitor your progress and provide the necessary support.

Corrective Jaw Surgery with Dr. Mather

Orthognathic surgery represents a transformative solution, not only addressing functional concerns but also significantly improving facial aesthetics, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of life for our patients. If you want to learn more about corrective jaw surgery, contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mather.