Are you facing problems in chewing or biting the food? Did facial injury happen to you? Is your jaw in defect by birth or you just got an accident resulting in a  jaw fracture, severe jaw pain and headaches? Relax, pull your socks altogether to get your problems solved. Go for Orthognathic surgery or Corrective jaw surgery to get out of the clutch. 

PREFACE TO ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY-

Orthognathic surgery is the corrective jaw surgery in which a large number of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities are widely corrected. It is a unique endeavour in facial surgery. If you have an unbalanced facial appearance from the front or side, orthognathic is the best option for you. Facial features and occlusal functions can be modified and restored significantly through this surgery. If you are planning to undergo orthognathic surgery then do not delay, Revitalize your self- being and self-confidence. Improvements in chewing, breathing and speaking are the testimonials of orthognathic surgery. Patient's appearance may be dramatically enhanced as a result of this surgery. 

Orthognathic Surgery is always performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.  Meet our surgeon- Dr Anurag Bhargava for best orthognathic treatment in Indore. Our surgeon will help you in deciding and determining the suitable corrective jaw surgical procedure. For your knowledge, this treatment requires orthodontic before and after, which may take a couple of years. Proper medications, precaution and health care should be seriously considered.

Alarming conditions for the need of orthognathic treatment

Following are some of the conditions that may indicate the need for corrective jaw surgery:

• Difficulty chewing or biting food

• Difficulty swallowing

• Chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain and headaches

• Excessive wear of the teeth

• Open bite (space between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed)

• Unbalanced facial appearance from the front or side

• Facial injury

• Birth defects

• Receding lower jaw and chin

• Protruding jaw

• Inability to make the lips meet without straining

• Chronic mouth breathing

• Sleep apnea (breathing problems when sleeping, including snoring)

Orthognathic surgery is complex yet worth for your makeover- 

Do you know what happens in orthognathic surgery?

Orthognathic involve the movement of upper and lower jaw both. These jaws are lengthened or shortened, moved up and down in or out, this makes your bite and facial appearance pleasant and harmonious. The alignment between your jaws and teeth is vital, requisite for orthognathic comes when your jaw and teeth do not meet correctly leading to improper oral functions. With the help of jaw surgery, jaws are repositioned and aligned with the teeth, this improves the jaw joint function and chewing activity, speech delivery, breathing, sleep apnea, periodontal health and facial aesthetics.

Since now you are aware of orthognathic, plan out a careful and effective orthognathic surgery soon with our specialist Dr Anurag Bhargava. Since the procedure is complex but the change you go through orthognathic surgery is commendable and satisfying.

Aftercare of surgery-

We encourage you to start drinking and eating soft foods after surgery.  After the surgery, most patients lose their weight, nothing to concern much, eat healthy food, take proper health care and try to keep your calories up during these days so that energy level do not level down. 

After The surgery mouth movement especially mouth opening will be reduced and swelling may be observed try eating soft and chewy foods. Avoid eating hard and solid foods. Over the next few weeks, you should return to a normal diet, avoiding hard foods for up to six weeks whilst the jawbones heal. 

Tooth brushing is very important throughout treatment but especially so after surgery. You are advised to use a soft toothbrush for the first few weeks after surgery. 

Conclusion-

For all traumatic facial issues, orthognathic is a one-stop solution. Get your chewing, eating, talking, biting and speech all set in the desired way, through Orthognathic Surgery. Orthognathic completely rebuilds the foundation of your face.  Dr Anurag Bhargava is always ready to address your concerns. Book an appointment with him to get rid of stress and discomfort coming from facial and dental irregularities. Further, a positive approach is extremely important both before and after jaw surgery. Various studies support the fact that positive thinking can assist the body during the process of healing. The support of your family in the days and weeks following your surgery will also aid your recovery.