St. Petersburg Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Surgery)
St. Petersburg Oral Surgery & Dental Implants – St. Petersburg FL
Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws don’t meet correctly and/or teeth don’t seem to fit with jaws. 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.
Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery?
People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. 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 can affect chewing function, speech, 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 in necessary.
Difficulty in the following areas should be evaluated:
- Difficulty in chewing, biting or swallowing
- Speech problems
- Chronic jaw or TMJ pain
- Open bite
- Protruding jaw
- Breathing problems
Orthognathic Surgery Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of orthognathic surgery, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to orthognathic surgery are discussed.
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.
If you are a candidate for corrective jaw surgery, Dr. Fort 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.
St. Petersburg Oral Surgery & Dental Implants
Patient Review By Jennifer S
Dr. Fort works calmly, efficiently; and with great care. Tasha, makes you feel at ease explaining everything going on before, during and after your procedure. Excellent experience.
- Jennifer S
Patient Review By Victoria B
Dr fort is fantastic. He is personable, gentle and very professional. I have been going to dr fort for years ad he takes such good care of his patients and explains everything thoroughly. Dr fort even calls all of his patients after their procedure to make sure they are healing properly. The staff is always professional and very helpful. I love this office.
- Victoria B
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Patient Review By Kimberly S
GREAT STAFF AND DOCTOR WAS AMAZING!!!
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Patient Review By MARIAN
Dr. Fort is excellent and very thorough. He answered all my questions and explained everything he was going to do. His orocedure was great and I have healed successfully. I would recommend him in the future.
- MARIAN
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Great Staff and Dr. Fort was fabulous.
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Patient Review By Catherine J
Excellent professional practice. I would definitely return to Dr. Fort.
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Patient Review By Kimberly N
GREAT DOCTOR AND STAFF!
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