Jaw surgery can readjust or realign the jaw. It’s also referred to as orthognathic surgery. It’s performed by oral or maxillofacial surgeons working along with an orthodontist most of the time. There ...

V-line jaw surgery is a cosmetic procedure that changes your jawline and chin so they appear more contoured and narrow. This procedure is a major surgery. Though the risk of complications is low, ...

Orthognathic surgery is a procedure that lines up your upper and lower jaw. It’s also called corrective jaw surgery. It’s a complex surgery and recovery can be long, but getting it can help you sleep ...

Popular procedures performed by oral surgeons in Staten Island include extractions and jaw corrections, promising relief and ...

An orthodontist is a dentist trained to diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth and jaw irregularities. They correct existing conditions and are trained to identify problems that may develop in the future.

A lucky Marine made military medical history by becoming the first service member to receive a reconstructed jaw made out of one of his leg bones, complete with 3D-printed teeth, all in one surgery.

"I can finally look into a mirror and not be self-conscious about my jaw," Zachary West tells PEOPLE Tereza Shkurtaj is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working for PEOPLE since 2025. Her ...

Iowa doctors gave 17-year-old Mya Buie a second chance to smile after she was allegedly shot in the face by her mother’s ex-boyfriend. Dr. Simon Wright, a facial reconstruction trauma surgeon, used ...