1. SPOTLIGHT ON Orthodontics by
Dr. Judy Lee
Before
After
“I had an underbite that
needed to be fixed before
I could get braces. At
first, jaw surgery seemed
Maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Grant McGann scary, but Dr. McGann was
really reassuring during the
answers your questions about… consultation, and he did a
CORRECTIVE JAW SURGERY great job on my mouth. The
end result was worth it!”
—Yuri Bae, 16
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Q: What exactly is jaw surgery? Q: Am I too young for this procedure? after gallery.
A: When the top and bottom jaws A: The best age is 16 to 18 because this is when Get the free mobile app
are misaligned—as with an overbite, your mouth stops growing. Facial problems will at http://gettag.mobi
underbite, or gummy smile—your not resolve on their own—in fact, they will only
facial proportion may be distracting. get worse with age. Young people usually recover
Orthognathic (pronounced awr-thuh’g- from these procedures faster than older people
nath-ik) procedures help jaws fit together do, so I recommend doing it in your teens.
correctly, giving a more
pleasing appearance. It’s Q: Is it expensive?
usually performed along A: Jaw surgery is generally covered
with straightening your by medical insurance.
teeth.
Q: Surgery sounds scary...
Q: What are the is it?
benefits? A: It’s really not. You’re home the
A: These procedures are next day and on a “soft liquid diet”
life-changing. They relieve for a few weeks. Most patients
pain, enable proper chewing, say they have very little pain.
and improve how your Sometimes the procedure can even
face looks. Prior to the be done right in my office. It’s
procedure, many patients well worth the process because the
are embarrassed by their jaw, Grant McGann, DDS results are amazing. McGann Facial Design is
Certified by the
teeth, or chin—but we can located at 7910 Frost Street,
American Board
restore their self-esteem. of Oral and Q: I’m interested...where Suite 310, in San Diego.
Maxillofacial Surgery can I get more information? To schedule a consultation
Q: Is it considered A: Contact a board-certified with Dr. McGann regarding
plastic surgery? maxillofacial surgeon who wisdom teeth removal, dental
A: No. Jaw surgery is a medical procedure specializes in corrective jaw surgery and implants, jaw surgery, or facial
that takes an abnormal bone structure and is passionate about helping young people design, call 858-874-8181.
makes it normal, achieving facial balance achieve a proper facial structure and gain Visit mcgannfacialdesign.com
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