Corrective Jaw Surgery: Midtown Manhattan NYC

What is Corrective Jaw Surgery?

  • Orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery) is needed when the top and bottom jaws don’t meet correctly and/or teeth don’t adequately fit within the jaw.
  • Teeth are straightened with orthodontics, and corrective jaw surgery repositions a misaligned jaw.
  • This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.

Before and After Bite Correction Illustrations

Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery?

People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite, or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Read our corrective jaw surgery patient testimonials.

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Benefits of Corrective Jaw Surgery

Jaw growth is a gradual process and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The 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. Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved. Orthognathic surgery may be required for the jaws when repositioning is necessary.

Difficulty in the following areas should be evaluated:

  • Difficulty in chewing, biting, or swallowingcorrective jaw surgery midtown NYC
  • Speech problems
  • Chronic jaw or TMJ pain
  • Open bite
  • Protruding jaw
  • Breathing problems

Any of these symptoms can exist at birth, be acquired after birth as a result of hereditary or environmental influences, or as a result of trauma to the face. Before any treatment begins, a consultation will be held to perform a complete examination with x-rays. During the pre-treatment consultation process, feel free to ask any questions that you have regarding your treatment. When you are fully informed about the aspects of your care, you and your dental team can make the decision to proceed with treatment together.

Technology & Orthognathic Surgery

Dr. Greenberg uses modern computer-aided techniques and three-dimensional models to show you exactly how your surgery will be approached. Using comprehensive facial x-rays and computer video imaging, we can show you how your bite will be improved and even give you an idea of how you’ll look after surgery. This helps you understand the surgical process and the extent of the proposed treatment.

If you are a candidate for corrective jaw surgery, Dr. Greenberg will work closely with your dentist and orthodontist during your treatment. The actual surgery can move your teeth and jaws into a new position that results in a more attractive, functional, and healthy dental-facial relationship.

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What to Expect

  • Corrective jaw surgery is a significant intervention requiring many months of preparation.
  • The surgery is performed in the hospital and can last between one to four hours.
  • Hospital stays of one to three days are normal.
  • Braces are maintained during surgery and may need to be removed six to twelve months after surgery.
  • The greatest impact of orthognathic surgery is the recovery phase.
  • Patients typically may be off work/school from two weeks to one month after surgery.
  • Return to normal chewing function may take 2 months and full
    function may take one year.
  • Our goal is to ensure you are well taken care of during and after surgery.
  • Weekly appointments are required for up to two months after surgery.

Patient Reviews: Corrective jaw surgery

Read testimonials from our patients in their own words. Please visit the Patient Review Form page to leave a review about your experience with Alex M. Greenberg, DDS, PC. You may also read patient reviews on Google or leave a Google review.

For more information about orthognathic surgery, or to make an appointment, please call our Midtown Manhattan NYC office at: Address & Phone Phone Number 212-319-9700.

Patient Reviews: Corrective Jaw Surgery

Alex M. Greenberg, DDS, PC

5 out of 5 stars based on 3 Jaw Surgery reviews

Patient Review by Rhoda K

Dr. Greenberg is my hero. I had a difficult infected molar removed yesterday. I am a problem patient because I am on two blood thinners. The procedure went smoothly with Dr. Greenberg exhibiting extreme patience although it took me an extended period of time to get numb. No bleeding. No disasters as I feared. Swelling yesterday but ice packs handled that. It was painless and perfect and he is surely one of the very best oral surgeons in New York. You can put yourself in his hands and know the procedure and outcome will be perfect. Located in Manhattan. Thank you Dr. Greenberg!!

- Rhoda K

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Patient Review by Noah L

Great care, attentiveness and communication by staff and Dr. Greenberg. Realistic expectations and kind bedside manner. Only issue was complications and some misalignment and post-surgical orthodontia could've been avoided but overall glad I did the surgery with Dr. Greenberg.

- Noah L

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Patient Review by alex s

Dr Alexand his staff are the best!

- alex s

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