Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery in Fairfield County, CT

Yes. Orthognathic surgery patients travel to our Trumbull office from throughout Fairfield County, typically on a joint referral with their orthodontist. Contact us to schedule a consultation.

Jaw realignment surgery is a major operation, but an oral and maxillofacial surgeon evaluates and plans treatment to reduce avoidable risk. Potential complications include bleeding, infection, anesthesia reactions, temporary or permanent numbness, jaw stiffness, and movement of the jaw toward its previous position. Your individual risk depends on the procedure, anatomy, health, and treatment plan.

Corrective jaw surgery is performed under anesthesia, so you should not feel the operation itself. During recovery, swelling, soreness, stiffness, and numbness are expected, and discomfort is managed with prescribed or recommended medication. The intensity and duration vary by procedure and patient, so your surgeon will give you a personalized recovery plan.

No, age 30 is not automatically too late for corrective jaw surgery. Treatment is usually performed after jaw growth is complete, and adults may be candidates when their overall health, teeth, gums, jaw joints, and skeletal condition support surgery. A coordinated evaluation with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and orthodontist determines whether treatment is appropriate.