Dr. Gerald Tadej is a skilled orthodontist who practices a wide variety of therapies and treatments. Conveniently located in Bakersfield, CA and serving the areas of Tehachapi, Shafter, Wasco, Delano, Taft, and the surrounding communities of Kern County, Tadej Orthodontics is your go-to oral care provider! Below you will find information regarding corrective jaw surgery also known as orthognathic surgery.
Why Would I Need Surgery?
Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty associated with chewing, talking, sleeping and other routine activities, in addition to sleep apnea, snoring, protruding jaw, excessive wear on teeth, and TMJ pain. Orthognathic Surgery corrects these problems and, in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, will improve the overall appearance of the facial profile.
Orthodontic Treatment May Be Enough
Using the latest in digital imaging technology, Dr. Tadej will demonstrate the overall functional and aesthetic benefits of orthognathic surgery. 
Computerized treatment planning minimizes treatment times, recovery periods, and the overall efficacy of your surgery.
Orthognathic surgery may be unnecessary if orthodontic treatment can correct the problem. With the latest advances in orthodontics, this is sometimes the case. Dr. Tadej will determine if orthognathic surgery is the correct treatment option for you.
More About The Procedure
Orthognathic surgery first begins with the patient wearing corrective orthodontics, which position the teeth so that once surgery is over, the teeth line up properly. The surgery procedure itself is done under general anesthesia, and may take up to a few hours to complete. After surgery, a restrictive diet will be recommended. Healing usually takes between one to three weeks, with the full recovery time of nine to twelve months.
Dr. Tadej prides himself on using the latest orthodontic technology available to help treat your condition so jaw surgery won’t be necessary. For more information on the jaw surgery, braces or orthodontic treatment please feel free to call our office at (661) 322-2263.