Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, is a procedure performed to correct irregularities of the jaw bones and realign the jaws and teeth to improve both function and appearance. It’s often recommended for individuals with severe jaw misalignment that cannot be corrected with braces alone, and it can help with problems like difficulty chewing, speaking, or breathing, as well as facial imbalance. The surgery is usually planned in coordination with an orthodontist and may invo