{"id":2216,"date":"2025-08-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/?p=2216"},"modified":"2025-08-18T14:06:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T06:06:47","slug":"orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Does protruding mouth and orthognathic surgery require surgery? Oral and maxillofacial surgeons tell you how to fix it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  When we look in the mirror and find that our mouth is particularly protruding from the side and the facial lines are not coordinated, we often think about whether we need orthodontic treatment.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  But in fact, this type of appearance problem is not necessarily caused by misaligned teeth, but is more likely to be caused by abnormal bone structure of the upper and lower jaws, which is the common &quot;protruding mouth&quot; and problems related to orthognathic surgery.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  A protruding mouth not only affects facial proportions and profile lines, but can also lead to malocclusion, breathing difficulties, and even affect self-confidence and social life.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/\" title=\"Fenghua United Clinic\"\n    ><strong>Fenghua United Clinic<\/strong><\/a>From the perspective of professional oral and maxillofacial surgeons, we will conduct an in-depth analysis of<strong>Causes and treatment of protruding mouth and orthognathic arthritis<\/strong>and real changes to help you make the most appropriate medical choices.\n<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%98%AF%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%EF%BC%9F%E5%8E%9F%E4%BE%86%E8%87%89%E5%9E%8B%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%E4%B8%8D%E6%98%AF%E5%8F%AA%E6%9C%89%E7%89%99%E9%BD%92%E7%9A%84%E9%8C%AF\" >What is a protruding mouth and a straight jaw? It turns out facial shape isn&#039;t just the fault of your teeth.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E9%AA%A8%E6%80%A7%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%EF%BC%9F\" >What is bony mouth protrusion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E5%92%8C%E5%96%AE%E7%B4%94%E7%89%99%E9%BD%92%E7%9F%AF%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E4%B8%8D%E5%90%8C%EF%BC%9F\" >How is it different from simple orthodontics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#dcard_%E7%B6%B2%E5%8F%8B%E6%80%8E%E9%BA%BC%E8%AA%AA%EF%BC%9F\" >What do dcard netizens say?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%E7%9F%AF%E6%AD%A3%E6%80%8E%E9%BA%BC%E9%80%B2%E8%A1%8C%EF%BC%9F%E5%AE%8C%E6%95%B4%E6%B5%81%E7%A8%8B%E5%91%8A%E8%A8%B4%E4%BD%A0\" >How is orthognathic surgery performed to correct a protruding mouth? A complete guide to the process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E9%86%AB%E5%B8%AB%E8%AB%AE%E8%A9%A2%E8%88%87%E8%A1%93%E5%89%8D%E6%AA%A2%E6%9F%A5\" >Physician consultation and preoperative examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E6%9C%83%E5%8B%95%E5%88%B0%E5%93%AA%E8%A3%A1%EF%BC%9F\" >Where will the surgery be performed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%BE%8C%E6%81%A2%E5%BE%A9%E6%9C%9F\" >Post-orthognathic surgery recovery period<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E6%9C%83%E8%AE%8A%E5%BE%97%E5%A5%BD%E7%9C%8B%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E7%9C%9F%E5%AF%A6%E6%94%B9%E8%AE%8A%E8%88%87%E5%89%AF%E4%BD%9C%E7%94%A8%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E7%9C%8B\" >Can orthognathic surgery improve protrusion of the mouth? See the real changes and side effects.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E8%87%89%E5%9E%8B%E8%AE%8A%E5%8C%96%E5%89%8D%E5%BE%8C%E5%B0%8D%E6%AF%94%EF%BC%88%E6%A1%88%E4%BE%8B%E5%88%86%E4%BA%AB%EF%BC%89\" >Before and after comparison of facial shape changes (case study)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%BE%8C%E6%9C%83%E4%B8%8D%E6%9C%83%E9%BA%BB%EF%BC%9F%E5%98%B4%E5%B7%B4%E6%9C%83%E6%AD%AA%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E4%BA%86%E8%A7%A3%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E7%9A%84%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E6%81%A2%E5%BE%A9%E7%8B%80%E6%B3%81\" >Will I experience numbness after orthognathic surgery? Will my mouth be crooked? Learn about common recovery stages after orthognathic surgery.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E5%BF%83%E7%90%86%E8%BD%89%E8%AE%8A%E8%88%87%E8%87%AA%E4%BF%A1%E6%8F%90%E5%8D%87%EF%BC%9A%E5%BE%9E%E3%80%8C%E9%81%AE%E5%98%B4%E5%BE%AE%E7%AC%91%E3%80%8D%E5%88%B0%E7%9C%9F%E6%AD%A3%E8%87%AA%E5%9C%A8\" >Psychological transformation and confidence boost: From &quot;covering your mouth and smiling&quot; to true freedom<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E6%80%8E%E9%BA%BC%E7%9F%A5%E9%81%93%E8%87%AA%E5%B7%B1%E9%9C%80%E4%B8%8D%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E5%81%9A%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%EF%BC%9F\" >How do I know if I need orthognathic surgery?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E5%BE%9E%E6%AD%A3%E9%9D%A2%E3%80%81%E5%81%B4%E9%9D%A2%E7%9C%8B%E5%88%A4%E6%96%B7\" >Judging from the front and side<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E6%98%AF%E5%90%A6%E5%90%88%E4%BD%B5%E5%8A%9F%E8%83%BD%E6%80%A7%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%EF%BC%9F\" >Are functional issues merged?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-for-protruding-mouth\/#%E5%B0%8B%E6%B1%82%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E5%B0%88%E7%A7%91%E9%86%AB%E5%B8%AB%E8%A9%95%E4%BC%B0\" >Seek evaluation by an orthognathic specialist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%98%AF%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%EF%BC%9F%E5%8E%9F%E4%BE%86%E8%87%89%E5%9E%8B%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%E4%B8%8D%E6%98%AF%E5%8F%AA%E6%9C%89%E7%89%99%E9%BD%92%E7%9A%84%E9%8C%AF\"><\/span>What is a protruding mouth and a straight jaw? It turns out facial shape isn&#039;t just the fault of your teeth.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<a href=\"#article1\"\n  ><img decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-protruding-mouthwhat-is-protruding-mouth.jpg\"\n    alt=\"What is a protruding mouth?\"\n\/><\/a>\n\n<p>\n  When a person looks in the mirror and finds that their mouth is obviously protruding, especially if the profile of their face cannot align with the ideal &quot;E-line&quot; (the line from the tip of the nose to the chin), they often mistakenly think that simply correcting their teeth can improve the condition.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  In fact, this phenomenon is likely to be &quot;mouth protrusion&quot;, which comes from a deeper abnormality of the bone structure, namely<strong>The appearance is not harmonious due to the bone structure, and correction alone cannot achieve satisfactory changes.<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"article1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E9%AA%A8%E6%80%A7%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What is bony mouth protrusion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    Bony mouth protrusion refers to<strong>Abnormal development of the upper and lower jaws, causing the mouth to appear protruding<\/strong>, for example: excessive protrusion of the maxilla, retrusion of the mandible, or abnormal development of both.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>These problems are developmental abnormalities of the bone structure, not tooth alignment.<\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong\n      >Without skeletal adjustments, simply straightening the teeth can result in an abnormal bite or an unnatural appearance.<\/strong>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%92%8C%E5%96%AE%E7%B4%94%E7%89%99%E9%BD%92%E7%9F%AF%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E4%B8%8D%E5%90%8C%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>How is it different from simple orthodontics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Tooth-related mouth protrusion<\/strong>: Slanted or crowded teeth can be improved through tooth extraction and traditional braces.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Bony mouth protrusion<\/strong>: The abnormal proportions of the upper and lower jaw bones require orthognathic surgery for bone adjustment and cannot be solved by braces alone.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preoperative analysis should be performed by a professional physician to determine whether bone or tooth problems are the main cause.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dcard_%E7%B6%B2%E5%8F%8B%E6%80%8E%E9%BA%BC%E8%AA%AA%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What do dcard netizens say?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  Many patients who shared their experiences on dcard said, &quot;I still feel my mouth is protruding after wearing braces for several years,&quot; and &quot;My mouth looks more protruding after correction.&quot;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Their most common concerns include: &quot;Will the surgery be painful?&quot; &quot;Will my face be disfigured?&quot; &quot;How long will it take to recover?&quot;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong\n    >However, many people who have undergone orthognathic surgery have said that their facial contours have been significantly improved and their self-confidence has been greatly improved. They believe that this is a worthwhile change and choice.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you have a similar situation, you may wish to continue reading to learn about the complete process and evaluation of orthognathic surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%E7%9F%AF%E6%AD%A3%E6%80%8E%E9%BA%BC%E9%80%B2%E8%A1%8C%EF%BC%9F%E5%AE%8C%E6%95%B4%E6%B5%81%E7%A8%8B%E5%91%8A%E8%A8%B4%E4%BD%A0\"><\/span>How is orthognathic surgery performed to correct a protruding mouth? A complete guide to the process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  Many patients are both excited and afraid of orthognathic surgery.<strong>This is a relatively safe and systematic surgical procedure that can effectively improve the bone problems of protruding mouth and orthognathic<\/strong>From pre-operative planning to post-operative care, here are the steps you need to know.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%86%AB%E5%B8%AB%E8%AB%AE%E8%A9%A2%E8%88%87%E8%A1%93%E5%89%8D%E6%AA%A2%E6%9F%A5\"><\/span>Physician consultation and preoperative examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    First, collect 3D full craniofacial<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E8%AE%A1%E7%AE%97%E6%9C%BA%E4%BD%93%E5%B1%82%E6%88%90%E5%83%8F\" title=\"Computed tomography (CT)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Computed tomography (CT)<\/a>, dental models and intraoral and extraoral clinical photography examination data\n  <\/li>\n  <li>Confirm the relative position of the upper and lower jaws, analyze the bite relationship and facial proportions<\/li>\n  <li>\n    Integrate the orthodontist&#039;s evaluation report to decide whether to prioritize orthognathic surgery (Surgery-First Approach) or orthodontics (Orthodontics-First Approach).\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E6%9C%83%E5%8B%95%E5%88%B0%E5%93%AA%E8%A3%A1%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Where will the surgery be performed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    Depending on individual circumstances, it is usually a two-jaw orthognathic surgery for both the maxillary and mandibular bones. The doctor will perform bone resection and repositioning through an intraoral incision.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>Titanium alloy bone plates and bone screws are used for bone fixation, and they do not need to be removed in the future if there is no discomfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%BE%8C%E6%81%A2%E5%BE%A9%E6%9C%9F\"><\/span>Post-orthognathic surgery recovery period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Stay in the hospital for observation the night of surgery and usually return home the next day<\/strong>, there is obvious swelling of the face in the early stage, but it is a normal recovery process.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    It is necessary to follow a liquid diet, change the dressing regularly, clean the mouth, apply ice and hot compresses to reduce swelling as prescribed by the doctor, and avoid strenuous exercise.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    Most people can resume their daily activities one month after surgery.<strong>It takes at least 6-9 months for the swelling to subside completely and stabilize.<\/strong>.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  If you are concerned about pain or risks, it is recommended that you have an in-depth discussion with the oral and maxillofacial surgeon who will be performing your orthognathic surgery to understand your individual situation and risk assessment.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-buttons mb-5\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/ZX6wXkc\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">line reservation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E6%9C%83%E8%AE%8A%E5%BE%97%E5%A5%BD%E7%9C%8B%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E7%9C%9F%E5%AF%A6%E6%94%B9%E8%AE%8A%E8%88%87%E5%89%AF%E4%BD%9C%E7%94%A8%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E7%9C%8B\"><\/span>Can orthognathic surgery improve protrusion of the mouth? See the real changes and side effects.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  Most patients who choose orthognathic surgery seek not only to correct malocclusion but also to significantly improve their facial contours. So, does orthognathic surgery truly offer a &quot;better look&quot;? Based on years of clinical experience and patient feedback, Fenghua Joint Clinic has compiled several key changes and postoperative precautions to help you better understand orthognathic surgery.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-info-2\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%87%89%E5%9E%8B%E8%AE%8A%E5%8C%96%E5%89%8D%E5%BE%8C%E5%B0%8D%E6%AF%94%EF%BC%88%E6%A1%88%E4%BE%8B%E5%88%86%E4%BA%AB%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\n    Before and after comparison of face shape changes<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/case\/case10\/\" title=\"Case sharing\">(Case Study)<\/a>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>\n      <strong>The side face lines are smoother and more natural<\/strong>: The upper and lower lips return to a coordinated position, making lip closing easy and effortless\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <strong>Adjust the chin angle to make the face more three-dimensional<\/strong>: Improve the receding chin and enhance the overall contour of facial features\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <strong>The lips are no longer curled outwards, and the temperament has changed significantly<\/strong>: From the original &quot;pouty face&quot; and &quot;bird mouth&quot; to a natural state\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <strong>Improved head-neck ratio<\/strong>: Helps correct hunchback, optimize breathing and standing posture, and naturally show a confident posture\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-info-2\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%BE%8C%E6%9C%83%E4%B8%8D%E6%9C%83%E9%BA%BB%EF%BC%9F%E5%98%B4%E5%B7%B4%E6%9C%83%E6%AD%AA%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E4%BA%86%E8%A7%A3%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E7%9A%84%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E6%81%A2%E5%BE%A9%E7%8B%80%E6%B3%81\"><\/span>Will I feel numb after orthognathic surgery? Will my mouth become crooked?<\/br>Understanding Common Recovery Conditions After Orthognathic Surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <p>\n    After orthognathic surgery<strong>Possible symptoms include facial numbness, lower lip insensitivity, and facial swelling.<\/strong>, most of them are temporary. These changes are mostly related to nerves being pulled or pressured.<strong>About 901 patients with TP3T or above will gradually recover within 3 to 6 months after surgery.<\/strong>I feel that a small number of people may need longer observation and tracking.\n  <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"post-info-2\">\n    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%BF%83%E7%90%86%E8%BD%89%E8%AE%8A%E8%88%87%E8%87%AA%E4%BF%A1%E6%8F%90%E5%8D%87%EF%BC%9A%E5%BE%9E%E3%80%8C%E9%81%AE%E5%98%B4%E5%BE%AE%E7%AC%91%E3%80%8D%E5%88%B0%E7%9C%9F%E6%AD%A3%E8%87%AA%E5%9C%A8\"><\/span>Psychological transformation and confidence boost: From &quot;covering your mouth and smiling&quot; to true freedom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <p>\n        After the surgery, most people reported that they no longer needed to cover their mouths when taking photos, interacted more naturally with others, and gained more confidence in job interviews.<strong>Self-identity and psychological healing from the inside out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    <p>For many people, orthognathic surgery is<strong>A turning point in a long struggle<\/strong>, and it is also a life choice worthy of careful evaluation.\n    <\/p>    \n  <\/div>\n  <p>If you also want to know whether your face shape is suitable for surgery, let\u2019s discuss the judgment criteria together.<\/p>\n\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%80%8E%E9%BA%BC%E7%9F%A5%E9%81%93%E8%87%AA%E5%B7%B1%E9%9C%80%E4%B8%8D%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E5%81%9A%E5%98%B4%E5%87%B8%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>How do I know if I need orthognathic surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <img decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/do-you-need-orthognathic-surgery.jpg\"\n    alt=\"How do I know if I need orthognathic surgery?\"\n  \/>\n  <p>\n    Not everyone with a slightly protruding mouth needs surgery. So, how can you determine if orthognathic surgery is suitable for you?\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    The following are several common assessment criteria, which are provided for your preliminary reference. The final judgment still needs to be made by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based on the relevant information.\n  <\/p>\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%BE%9E%E6%AD%A3%E9%9D%A2%E3%80%81%E5%81%B4%E9%9D%A2%E7%9C%8B%E5%88%A4%E6%96%B7\"><\/span>Judging from the front and side<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>\n      <strong>Side face observation<\/strong>: If the lips extend beyond the nose tip and chin line (E-line) by more than 2mm, it may be<strong>Bone structure problems<\/strong>Not just the arrangement of teeth.\n    <\/li>\n    <li>From the front: the upper and lower jaws are asymmetrical, the lips cannot close naturally, the chin is obviously receding, or the mouth is turned outward.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%98%AF%E5%90%A6%E5%90%88%E4%BD%B5%E5%8A%9F%E8%83%BD%E6%80%A7%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Are functional issues merged?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Patients with protruding mouths often have malocclusion (such as open bite, deep bite, etc.) or breathing problems.<\/li>\n    <li>If you experience snoring, mouth breathing, difficulty swallowing, etc., it may be that the bony structure is interfering with your function.<\/li>\n    <li>\n      The above problem is not just a matter of aesthetics.<strong\n        >Medical intervention is needed to actively deal with it and improve the quality of health.<\/strong>\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B0%8B%E6%B1%82%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E5%B0%88%E7%A7%91%E9%86%AB%E5%B8%AB%E8%A9%95%E4%BC%B0\"><\/span>Seek evaluation by an orthognathic specialist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>\n      Suggested inquiries<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/team\/\" title=\"Oral and maxillofacial surgery\">Oral and maxillofacial surgery<\/a>Professional team to conduct complete skull imaging, model and functional analysis\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <strong>Fenghua Joint Clinic provides an integrated orthognathic assessment process<\/strong>, to help you confirm whether you are suitable for surgery\n    <\/li>\n    <li>Make decisions based on medical, safety and aesthetic considerations through professional judgment<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    If you are hesitant about the question &quot;Does protruding mouth and orthognathic surgery require surgery?&quot;, you may wish to schedule an appointment for a professional evaluation to clarify the root cause of the problem and find the treatment direction that is most suitable for you.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/\" title=\"Fenghua United Clinic\">Fenghua United Clinic<\/a>We&#039;ll accompany you through every step of transformation and rebirth, from assessment to post-surgery. Make an appointment now and let our expertise and warmth support you in becoming a better version of yourself.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>Further reading:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/choosing-orthognathic-surgery\/\" title=\"Why do patients with apnea eventually choose orthognathic surgery? Orthognathic surgery conditions and symptom improvement in one visit\">Why do patients with apnea eventually choose orthognathic surgery? Orthognathic surgery conditions and symptom improvement in one visit<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-failure\/\" title=\"What should I do if my orthognathic surgery fails? dcard netizens share how to avoid orthognathic surgery failure and regret\">What should I do if my orthognathic surgery fails? dcard netizens share how to avoid orthognathic surgery failure and regret<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/principle-of-orthognathic-surgery\/\" title=\"The principles and functions of orthognathic surgery. The three major principles of orthognathic surgery are explained to you at once.\">The principles and functions of orthognathic surgery. The three major principles of orthognathic surgery are explained to you at once.<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we look in the mirror and find that our mouth is particularly protruding from the side and the facial lines are not coordinated, we often think about whether we need orthodontic treatment.<br \/>\nBut in fact, this type of appearance problem is not necessarily caused by misaligned teeth, but is more likely to be caused by abnormal bone structure of the upper and lower jaws, which is the common &quot;protruding mouth&quot; and problems related to orthognathic surgery.<br \/>\nA protruding mouth not only affects facial proportions and profile lines, but can also lead to malocclusion, breathing difficulties, and even affect self-confidence and social life.<br \/>\nFenghua Joint Clinic will analyze the causes, treatment methods and actual changes of protruding mouth and orthognathic from the perspective of professional oral and maxillofacial surgeons to help you make the most suitable medical choice.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":2219,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-6"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":8}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2216"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2216\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2226,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2216\/revisions\/2226"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}