We understand teeth are first straightened with orthodontics, and then the corrective jaw surgery repositions misaligned jaws. This type of surgery not only improves the appearance and profile of the face, but also helps ensure that the teeth align correctly.
It’s not uncommon for a dentist to find a tori growing in the mouth during a routine examination. Frequently, there are more than one as they are unpreventable bone growths within the mouth and may or may not need to be removed.