Tips to Prevent Jaw Injuries
The jaw can be injured by any number of factors, such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries or an altercation. If the upper or lower jaw is seriously injured, jaw surgery may be necessary to return the jaws to their proper position. Jaw surgery can also help to restore the function of many components […]
Protruding Lower Jaw: What are my options?
A severe underbite, or a protruding lower jaw, can have detrimental consequences for your smile’s appearance, and this condition can also limit your ability to chew effectively and efficiently. That is why a protruding lower jaw, prognathsim, is a common reason cited by patients who are exploring jaw surgery to correct the defect. Although early […]
Corrective Jaw Surgery: How long will I have to wear braces?
Orthognathic Surgery, also referred to as corrective jaw surgery, is the correction of jaw, tooth, and facial deformities through the combined use of orthodontic treatment and oral maxillofacial surgery in the upper and/or lower jaws. For certain deformities of the jaw, orthodontics alone cannot bring the teeth into a proper and healthy alignment. In order […]
How Long Does it Take to Recover from Jaw Surgery?
Orthognathic surgery, or surgical procedures dealing with correcting or aligning the jaw, can be recommended to transform and improve your oral health, function and appearance. Your oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the rest of the surgical team will work together to ensure that you are prepared for all aspects of your surgery, prior to the […]
Downtown Chicago Oral Surgeon Review – May H.
Went to Dr. Koos. He was a very kind doctor and took time to explain things to me. Appointment waits were a little long, but it was worth it for such a good doctor. After my major procedure he always kept me in the loop and I was able to call him whenever I had […]
Maxillofacial Trauma: Zygomatic Fractures
After a blow to the face, a fall, or a car accident, you may have a tough time determining the extent of your injuries. You may have severe pain, swelling, and bruising, but how can you be sure about the true depth of your injuries? How can you know whether your injury will require jaw […]
Maxillofacial Trauma: Mandibular Fractures
If you have the misfortune of an accidental blow or traumatic injury to the face, there is a strong possibility that you could suffer a fracture to your mandible, or jaw bone. The jaw is a particularly dense and strong bone, but its shape and location make it especially vulnerable to an injury such as […]
Corrective jaw surgery for an open bite
An open bite (apertognathia) is present when a space remains between the upper and lower jaws even when the mouth is closed. Childhood habits such as thumb-sucking can lead to this jaw malformation, as can genetic factors. This condition can lead to a variety of complications, such as problems chewing, speaking, premature posterior tooth wear […]
When is orthognathic (jaw) surgery necessary?
Patients often enter orthodontic treatment with dual goals of enhancing the smile’s appearance as well as improving the way the upper and lower jaw fit together to form the bite. However, braces alone are sometimes insufficient for achieving those goals when a skeletal deficiency is also present. When orthodontic treatment does not completely correct the […]
Review From Joanne A., Chicago, IL
After reading the reviews, I decided this is the place to say good bye to all 4 of my wisdom teeth. After the visit I can say, it was a VERY pleasant experience. When scheduling my appointment, they were able to see me asap. During my visit, i was put to sleep while he extracted […]