Orthognatic Surgery San Benito Surgery

Aligning your teeth:
Your orthodontist's challenge is to use braces to properly position your teeth for the bite you'll have after the surgery. You may be wearing braces for six to eighteen months, depending on the position of your teeth and the type of surgery you're having done. During the preparation time, you'll see your orthodontist about once a month for adjustments. Youºre ready for surgery when the casts of the upper and lower jaws are fitting together well. Remember: your orthodontist is positioning your teeth for the bite you'll have after surgery, and therefore it may seem like your braces are making your bite worse than it was before.

Checking the progress:
Before the date of the surgery the surgeon will see you more frequently and obtain more detailed records(impressions of your teeth, photographs and X-rays) from you. If the surgery is scheduled, your surgeon will discuss what type of surgery you will have and their risks and benefits.

It may feel like you have to wear braces forever, but this is vital for the success of the treatment and don't get frustrated over the long time period of your treatment.

Before surgery:
You may be advised to have a physical exam before surgery to assess your general health. You may visit the hospital to have lab tests done. Don't eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery. You may check in the day of surgery. An anesthesiologist will discuss your anesthesia with you . You will receive fluids and medications during the surgery. Dr. Wittenberg will discuss the risks and benefits of the surgery with you, and an extensive consent form is given to you for your review and signature.

890 Sunset Drive, Suite B-1A
Hollister, California 95023

Telephone: (831) 636-9808
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