Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic (or-thog-NATH-ik) surgery, corrects irregularities of the jaw bones and realigns the jaws and teeth to improve the way they work. Making these corrections may also improve your facial appearance.
Jaw surgery is appropriate after growth stops, usually around ages 14 to 16 years for females and ages 17 to 21 years for males.
Why it’s done…
Jaw surgery may help to:
Make biting and chewing easier and improve chewing overall.
Correct problems with swallowing or speech.
Minimize excessive wear and breakdown of the teeth.
Relieve pain caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder and other jaw problems.
Provide relief for obstructive sleep aponea.
Jaw surgery corrects:
Facial imbalance (asymmetry), such as small chins, underbites and overbites.
Improve the ability of the lips to fully close comfortably.
Irregularities of the jaw bones are aesthetically compromising. Sometimes children are made fun of at school because of their appearance. Even adults can feel self-conscious about their teeth and sometimes subconsciously hide their teeth when smiling or by smiling with their mouth closed. Treatment achieves aesthetically rewarding results, in turn, resulting in patients developing a lovely confidence boost.
However functional benefits still need to be proven.
Cost in UK £8000 – £15000
Cost in USA up to $50000
Risks
Jaw surgery is generally safe when done by an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon, often in collaboration with an orthodontist.
Risks of surgery may include:
Blood loss
Infection
Nerve injury
Jaw fracture
Relapse of the jaw to the original position
Problems with bite fit and jaw joint pain
Need for further surgery
Need for root canal therapy on selected teeth
Loss of a portion of the jaw
Why not try Oralift as a safe alternative?
Oralift works by deprogramming the facial muscles and repositioning the lower jaw to an aesthetically more pleasing position. How It Works
Let us see how Oralift has helped some people with these problems:
Retruded jaw (overbite)
Protruding jaw (underbite)
Asymmetry
Cost in UK £159+
Cost in USA $199+
This patient had a very retruded lower jaw. Use Of Oralift repositioned the jaw to a lower and more forward position, giving a much better profile. Oralift does not change the bite and if the user clenches her teeth the jaw will go back into the old position. Restoring the teeth to this position of the jaw (the Dental Facelift Technique) would make this permanent.
This was achieved with NO SURGERY
Elaine’s Story Elaine has incorporated Oralift into her lifestyle and here we can see the results over a 16 year period. The position of her protruding jaw changed very quickly and has been maintained now for over 16 years. Again NO SURGERY.
Asymmetry of the lower jaw, again corrected with NO SURGRY. These 3D pictures were taken after 8 months at a leading Dental Hospital in London (King’s college)
Here you can see how Oralift can improved Asymmetry in the smile and the chin. Again NO SURGERY. The second picture is after 4 months and the third after 4 years.
Oralift is regarded as a general wellness product by the FDA and is patented worldwide.
The Oralift device is a small mouthguard device that is worn for short periods of time with rest breaks. Oralift counteracts the harmful effects of aging and rejuvenates the face in addition to other health benefits. What is Oralift?
It comes with an app that helps you test the state of your facial muscles, sets your individual wear programme and helps you monitor your progress. Tracking Your Success With Your App
Oralift leverages the adaptability of facial muscles, a concept well-established in orthodontics. Unlike other muscles in the body, facial muscles are unique and can adapt instantly. What is the adaptation process? It is just the metabolic or physiological adjustment within cells or tissues of an organism, triggered by an environmental stimulus. This leads to a better ability of the organism to cope with the changing environment. How It Works
Meet Dr. Nick Mohindra, a man with a passion for pushing the boundaries in the dental profession and making a real impact. In 1996, his first paper was published in the esteemed British Dental Journal. His next medical breakthrough was the dental facelift technique, which could make people look up to 20 years younger. This work lead to the discovery of the ground breaking Oralift. Meanwhile, his sister had qualified as an optometrist in London and moved to the US to continue her studies and undertake research. Dr. Indra Mohindra went on to break new ground in her profession and became a Professor at the New England College of Optometry. Their unique story was published in NY Weekly, as seen below.
The Mohindra technique, developed by Dr. Indra Mohindra in 1975, is an alternative to cycloplegic retinoscopy in young patients and is widely used in optology. Following Dr. Indra’s recent passing, her brother, Dr. Nick Mohindra, aims to continue their legacy of innovation in wellness techniques. Their family’s journey from India to Kenya and then to Britain is recounted, with Dr. Nick pursuing dentistry and Dr. Indra optology. Dr. Indra’s move to the US for research at MIT and her international acclaim treating world leaders inspired Dr. Nick’s career path. He developed the Oralift natural facelift, a wellness product based on orthodontic principles, to reduce facial aging effects. The Oralift adjusts jaw position, leading to muscle adaptation and improved posture and circulation. Dr. Nick also developed an app to track Oralift progress and address user concerns. He sees his work as honoring his sister’s legacy and impacting patients worldwide. Start of Journey
