Specialist in Aurora Orthodontics Corrects Maxillofacial Deformities

Orthognathic surgery - another name for surgical orthodontics - is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to reposition a patient's jaw.

Aurora, CO (prHWY.com) October 9, 2012 - Aurora, Colorado (September 20, 2012) - Dr. Thomas L. Munholland, DDS, a respected name in Aurora orthodontics, is offering orthodontic surgery services to correct maxillofacial deformities and a host of related functional issues.

Orthognathic surgery - another name for surgical orthodontics - is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to reposition a patient's jaw. Because the surgery will involve the displacement of the patient's teeth, it is supplemented with orthodontic treatment to ensure the proper alignment of the teeth afterwards.

According to Aurora orthodontist Dr. Munholland, the people who will gain the most from orthognathic surgery include those with difficulty in chewing and biting, excessive teeth wear, a receding chin, chronic mouth breathing and dry mouth, and those suffering from sleep apnea. Patients with facial deformities and who experience recurring pain in the jaw joints can also benefit from the procedure.

Depending on the severity of the condition, orthognathic surgery may last from one to several hours. Some movements may require the separation of the jaws into several components; bone may also be added or removed to correct the alignment and improve the stability of the jaw. Teeth also end up moving forward or backward, whether the procedure is for the upper or lower jaw.

Dr. Thomas Munholland and his team provide surgical orthodontic services for people with inborn or accident-related maxillofacial deformities. He offers advice to clients on the specific procedures their individual cases would require - such as the fitting and subsequent refitting and readjustment sessions for braces - prior to orthodontic surgery.

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About Dr. Thomas L. Munholland, DDS

Dr. Thomas Munholland earned his DDS degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his postgraduate degree in orthodontics from the University of Minnesota. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontists.

For media inquiries, please contact Dr. Thomas Munholland:

Thomas L Munholland DDS PC
18860 E Hampden Ave
Aurora, Colorado 80013
United States
(303) 680-4200
http://www.GrinDoc.com

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