Fixing Faces: How Adults Can Still Get Jaw Surgery

Most people think jaw surgery is only for teens.

But guess what? It's not just for kids. Adults can get it too, even if they have fake teeth or implants.

The Problem with Waiting

Sometimes, people wait too long to fix their jaw. They might:

• Pull teeth
• Get dentures
• Even implants

But these don't fix the real problem. The bone is still not right. That's where jaw surgery comes in.

The Solution

Doctors had five grown-up patients. They all had messy jaws. The doctors didn't do the same thing for each one. They made special plans.

For some, they:

• Moved implants
• Built up bone
• Used computers to plan the surgery

It worked! The patients got better. This shows that adults can fix their jaws too.

The Challenge

But it's not easy. Doctors need to:

• Work together
• Plan carefully

The Hope

So, if you're an adult with a messy jaw, don't worry. There's still hope. You can fix it, even if you have implants or fake teeth.