Corrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery Greenbrae CA
Orthognathic surgery is needed when the teeth and jaws are so misaligned that they cannot be properly corrected with orthodontics or braces alone. While simple dental misalignment can typically be corrected with braces, true skeletal misalignment does occur and requires surgery in order to achieve an ideal dental and facial appearance and function. This type of surgery is referred to as orthognathic surgery and is a combined surgical and orthodontic approach. If your orthodontist or general dentist notices that your tooth and jaw misalignment is significant enough to consider surgery, they will refer you to Drs. Mynsberge, Ruggles and Yang for a thorough evaluation and treatment plan. If surgery is deemed necessary to achieve an optimal treatment outcome, the process will require both a skillfully trained orthodontist and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, like Drs. Mynsberge, Ruggles or Yang working in close communication to provide you with the best possible results. After a thorough consultation and discussion of your specific treatment plan, orthognathic surgery treatment will require three phases:
- Pre-surigcal orthodontics: braces initially worn to align the teeth in preparation for corrective jaw surgery
- Orthognathic surgery: the actual corrective jaw surgery itself
- Post-surgical orthodontics: braces worn after surgery to finalize and fine tune the alignment of your teeth
Orthognathic surgery will actually move your teeth and jaws into a new position that results in a more attractive, functional, and healthy dental-facial relationship.
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Who Can Benefit From Orthognathic Surgery?
Anyone with a significant misalignment or improper position of the teeth and jaws that cannot be solved with orthodontics alone can benefit from orthognathic surgery. There are a multitude of reasons that jaw growth and position can develop improperly, including:
- Overactivity of the growth centers of the jaws
- Inherited and spontaneous genetic alterations
- History of facial or jaw trauma during development of these bones
- Chronic nasal obstruction and mouth breathing
- Habitual tongue thrusting or thumb sucking
- Craniofacial syndromes, such as cleft lip and/or palate
- Pathological lesions or growths affecting the jaw bones
Despite the reason for the disturbance in jaw development and growth, the improper skeletal alignment of the teeth and jaws can have significant and detrimental long-term effects, including:
- Difficulty with chewing, biting, or swallowing
- Speech problems
- Chronic jaw or TMJ pain
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Impaired confidence in one’s appearance
If any of the above issues are a direct result of your skeletal misalignment, orthognathic surgery can improve any of the above symptoms by moving your teeth and jaws into a natural and harmonious position.
Before any treatment begins, Drs. Mynsberge, Ruggles or Yang will see you for a consultation, at which time he will perform a thorough clinical examination, review your x-rays, and establish a treatment plan. You will also be able to discuss with Drs. Mynsberge, Ruggles or Yang any negative impacts your jaw misalignment has caused you, your goals and expectations from surgery, the details of the procedures, and the general timeline for your treatment. When you are fully informed about the aspects of your care and you decide that you would be interested in proceeding with your orthognathic surgery treatment plan, Drs. Mynsberge, Ruggles or Yang will submit for insurance approval through your medical insurance carrier so that coverage can be ensured prior to proceeding with any treatment.
Orthognathic Surgery Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of orthognathic surgery, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to orthognathic surgery are discussed.
Orthognathic Surgery Presentation
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These folks are at the TOP of their game and I cannot recommend them highly enough! My teen son had his wisdom teeth pulled a few weeks ago and everything went off without a hitch. They told us exactly what to expect (in person, on paper, online, & video) and after the surgery my son had NO pain. He even ate pizza the very next night (and I flipped OUT) but he just followed Dr. Ruggles' instructions and he is much happier with those teeth gone. Not only excellent doctors but all the staff were fun, efficient, professional, and they genuinely seemed to enjoy their work. Truly the best!
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Just had a great experience with Dr. Mynsberge. My 5 year old son injured himself and needed 3 teeth extracted. The staff was fantastic about getting him scheduled and the necessary medications. When we walked in the staff was friendly and attentive, which relaxed us both. Dr. Mynsberge met my son in the waiting room and engaged him easily. My son actually walked down the hall and got into the chair with Dr. Mynsberge while I finished paper work. I was allowed to be with him in the operatory. Dr. Mynsberg has a calm easy going chair-side manner. As a fellow surgeon, I recognized his steady skilled hands. The post-operative instructions were clear and he gave us a follow up call that evening to check on my son and answer questions. I would highly recommend him and plan to take my kids back to him for wisdom teeth in 12-13 years!
- Sally B
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Dr. Mynsberge is amazing!!! I am one of those people who fear the dentist and anything having to do with teeth 🙂 From the moment I walked in, I felt so at ease with his staff. Dr. Mynsberge is not only professional, but he is personable too. He took time to sit with me and explain the whole procedure and answer any questions I had. The whole thing went so smoothly that when I woke up, I told him I would do it again in a heartbeat! He followed up with a phone call to make sure everything was healing properly and that I wasn't in any pain. Dr. Mynsberge makes you feel like you are more than just a patient. He truly cares and it is obvious that he loves his job. This could not have gone more smoothly and I am so appreciative of him and his staff!!! I don't want to make a habit out of having oral surgery :), but if I ever need anything else done, he is the only person for the job!
- Melissa Y
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"Grateful" and "Gratitude" are words that come to my mind for Dr. Matthew Mynsberge and his entire office staff. I have never experienced such exceptional compassionate care anywhere. A hiking accident during my visit to the North Bay left me deeply traumatized with a broken upper jaw and teeth shoved up into my skull. The ER doctor at Marin General Hospital referred me to Dr Mynsberge. It was on a Friday afternoon. Although his staff had left for the weekend, they came back to the office to assist Dr Mynsberge with emergency oral surgery. The kind and reassuring manner of Dr Mynsberge and his assistants made me feel as if I'd fallen into a net of angels. Their compassionate approach went beyond the surgical procedure itself. They took excellent holistic care of me in body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Mynsberge's command and expertise was apparent from the start, and his strong but caring manner was deeply calming and healing to me. His dental assistants were gentle and caring not only for me, but also for my partner, who was distraught. Dr Mynsberge is a master oral surgeon. He called to check on me many times throughout my recovery period. He was kind and caring. He listened to all my concerns and explained everything I needed to know. He was always accessible when I had questions or concerns, even after hours. I will see him again if ever I need oral surgery in the future.
- Leigh R
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Dr. Matthew Mynsberge is a terrific oral surgeon. He performed dental implant surgery on me .He is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to his work. His staff is very professional. I would highly recommend Dr. Mynsberge. I don't have words to thank him enough. It's obvious he loves what he does and is the best at it! I really appreciate his help and kindness. Thank you for the exceptional surgery.
- Leyla M
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I have had two separate procedures with Dr. Mynsberge, both of which went extremely well. The staff was welcoming and friendly and I felt very comfortable. During the consultation appointment, the doctor explained the procedures very thoroughly, allowing me to have a clear understanding of what was going to happen. During the actual surgery, Dr. Mynsberge paused what he was doing multiple times to check if I was doing alright. He made me feel at ease during what I thought would be a scary procedure. It's clear this entire staff has a real knack for patient care and love what they do. I really enjoyed my time at the office and will absolutely be back should I need any further oral surgery!
- Jay P
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I met Dr. Mynsberge and his staff a couple weeks ago for a consultation re my tooth that had to be extracted and will need an implant. They were ALL so nice and informative at both appointments. The extraction was fast, painless and Dr. Mynsberge advised me of what he was doing every step of the way. A little gas, some novacaine (or whatever he uses), some fun music, Jordan his assistant was awesome and Dr. Mynsberge was professional, but fun, and certainly knows his stuff. I would certainly recommend Dr. Mynsberge to anybody who needs an oral surgeon. I know this sounds kind of weird, but I actually had a fun time when he pulled my tooth. I felt comfortable like I was with friends.
- Patty T
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My son recently had 4 wisdom teeth out and Dr. Mynsberge and his staff were amazing. Within 24 hours after the surgery my son was in no pain. The staff provided excellent instructions on how to reduce swelling, manage pain and experience quick recovery. Not only is Dr. Mynsberge a wonderful oral surgeon but he is also a really nice person. We could not have asked for a more positive experience and outcome. What an experienced and friendly group!
- Mary D
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I NEVER write reviews. But, Dr. Mynsberge deserves to be recommended for his extraordinary service. Everyone on his staff is lovely and helpful. They all are willing to get to "yes"! He is explanatory, gives options, offers suggestions. He is the MOST positive, upbeat person I have ever met and always leave feeling uplifted. As a physician, he is exceptional: I had an emergency, and he took me in unscheduled, did not rush, patiently explained everything, then took the tooth, with no pain to me. Great aftercare also. Can't recommend highly enough.
- Susan K
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Tonight i had a wisdom pulled. I was scared to death. Matt was awesome! I can't say enough great things about him. He's personable, witty and really a joy to be around. The whole process took maybe 15 minutes at the most. He was just incredible, and I would recommend him to everyone. I was such a wreck before I had the tooth pulled, and it was over in a flash. If I could rate higher than a 10 I would give him a 20. The staff was incredible as well. He truly is one of a kind and definitely knows what he's doing. Dr. Mynsberge, thank you soooooo much for making this experience the best experience for me. You're a true treasure!
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