CORRECTIVE JAW SURGERY

Evaluation may be appropriate when jaw growth or skeletal alignment causes a significant functional problem that cannot be predictably corrected with dental treatment alone.

Patients with significant bite discrepancies Severe underbite, overbite, open bite, or crossbite may interfere with chewing, speech, tooth wear, or long-term dental stability.

Patients with chewing or speech difficulty. Skeletal jaw position can make biting, chewing, lip closure, or clear speech more difficult.

Patients with facial asymmetry or prior injury. Uneven growth, congenital differences, or trauma can affect both function and facial balance.

Selected patients with airway concerns. Jaw position can contribute to breathing problems, but candidacy requires coordinated airway, sleep, orthodontic, and surgical evaluation.

Dr. Victoria Chen completed UCLA's six-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency, with training in corrective jaw surgery, facial reconstruction, trauma, and hospital-based surgical care.

Her dual dental and medical training supports three-dimensional diagnosis, risk assessment, and coordination with orthodontists and other specialists throughout a complex treatment plan.

South Bay Dental Loft provides a familiar point of contact for evaluation and follow-up while Dr. Chen coordinates the surgical setting, orthodontic timing, and recovery milestones required for your case.