Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Questions Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Is jaw alignment surgery painful?

I want to get jaw surgery. I am afraid. Is jaw surgery painful?

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You are under general anaesthetic during the procedure, so no pain is felt. After the surgery, you will be given painkillers to help make the recovery stage as easy as possible. If you follow the correct recovery steps, you will recover in as little discomfort as possible.