What Is Jaw Asymmetry?
The shape of your jaw can affect how your face looks. If your child鈥檚 face looks asymmetric (or uneven), he or she may have under-developed jaws on one side of their face or misaligned teeth and jaw (also called malocclusion). This facial imbalance may cause difficulties with:
- biting and chewing,
- the growth and development of upper and lower teeth, or
- an appearance that makes your child uncomfortable.
Fortunately, surgeons can correct this jaw imbalance so your child鈥檚 face looks more even. Our pediatric plastic surgeons have the experience and specialty training to help you evaluate your child鈥檚 condition and advise you on possible surgical options.
Treatment Procedures
- Mandible distraction鈥擳his type of surgery increases the length of your child鈥檚 jaw
- LeFort I osteotomy鈥擠uring this surgery, doctors reposition your child鈥檚 upper jaw so it鈥檚 in a more normal place on your child鈥檚 face
- Double jaw surgery鈥擠uring this surgery, your child's upper and lower jaw bones are moved and sometimes grafted
To evaluate your child鈥檚 condition and your options, request a consultation today.