Procedure
Surgery to reposition the upper or lower jaw to correct bite problems, facial imbalance or breathing issues, often combined with braces.
Also called: orthognathic surgery, corrective jaw surgery, double jaw surgery
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about jaw surgery and what is right for you.
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