Who Does Orthognathic Surgery?

Corrective jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, is performed by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth, which, in turn, can improve chewing, speaking and breathing.

What kind of doctor does jaw surgery?

Jaw surgery is performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Surgery is usually done under general anesthesia.

Do dentists perform jaw surgery?

Your dentist, orthodontist and OMS will work together to determine whether you are a candidate for orthognathic surgery. The oral and maxillofacial surgeon determines which corrective jaw surgical procedure is appropriate and performs the actual surgery.