Orthognathic Surgery
This surgery involves movements of the jawbones. This surgery can be used to move the upper to correct a gummy smile or lower jaw forward or backwards to correct a patient's profile. Usually a patient will have orthodontic treatment to position the teeth in as ideal position as possible before the surgery. This surgery can takes anywhere from a few hours to as long as eight hours. Once the surgery is finished, braces are used to wire the mouth closed for about one month while the bone fuses. Healing can take as long as several months in some cases. An oral surgeon would perform this type of surgery.
Pros:
- Effective in some cases that cannot be corrected by other means.
Cons:
- Very expensive
- jaws needs to be wired shut after surgery
- difficult to avoid losing weight with jaw wired shut
- difficult and lengthy healing period
Post Operative Instructions for Laser Gum Lifts
For the next 2 weeks, use the clear syringe with Hydrogen Peroxide 3 times a day followed by the blue colored syringe with Peridex antibacterial mouth rinse.
Do not brush the front 8 teeth for 3 days. Starting Thursday evening you can start brushing very gently with a soft toothbrush.
Stay on a soft food diet mostly fish and pasta to avoid needing to eat with your front teeth for 1 week.
The sutures are designed to come out on their own. If you experience a suture coming out before 5 days, please call and let us know.
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