Seventeen Magazine Interviews San Diego Oral Surgeon Dr. Grant McGann
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“I had an underbite that needed to be fixed before I could get braces. At first, jaw surgery seemed scary, but Dr. McGann was really reassuring during the consultation, and he did a great job on my mouth. The end result was worth it!” —Yuri Bae, 16 Orthodontics by Dr. Judy Lee Before After SPOTLIGHT ON Grant McGann, DDS Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery © Advent Media Group 2012 Q: What exactly is jaw surgery? A: When the top and bottom jaws are misaligned—as with an overbite, underbite, or gummy smile—your facial proportion may be distracting. Orthognathic (pronounced awr-thuh’g- nath-ik) procedures help jaws fit together correctly, giving a more pleasing appearance. It’s usually performed along with straightening your teeth. Q: What are the benefits? A: ese procedures are life-changing. ey relieve pain, enable proper chewing, and improve how your face looks. Prior to the procedure, many patients are embarrassed by their jaw, teeth, or chin—but we can restore their self-esteem. Q: Is it considered plastic surgery? A: No. Jaw surgery is a medical procedure that takes an abnormal bone structure and makes it normal, achieving facial balance and improving smile position. McGann Facial Design is located at 7910 Frost Street, Suite 310, in San Diego. To schedule a consultation with Dr. McGann regarding wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, jaw surgery, or facial design, call 858-874-8181. Visit mcgannfacialdesign.com for more information. Q: Am I too young for this procedure? A: e best age is 16 to 18 because this is when your mouth stops growing. Facial problems will not resolve on their own—in fact, they will only get worse with age. Young people usually recover from these procedures faster than older people do, so I recommend doing it in your teens. Q: Is it expensive? A: Jaw surgery is generally covered by medical insurance. Q: Surgery sounds scary... is it? A: It’s really not. You’re home the next day and on a “soft liquid diet” for a few weeks. Most patients say they have very little pain. Sometimes the procedure can even be done right in my office. It’s well worth the process because the results are amazing. Q: I’m interested...where can I get more information? A: Contact a board-certified maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in corrective jaw surgery and is passionate about helping young people achieve a proper facial structure and gain self-confidence. Maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Grant McGann answers your questions about… CORRECTIVE JAW SURGERY Scan this tag to view the before and after gallery. Get the free mobile app at http://gettag.mobi Illustrations by Sketchbox Design, Inc.
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Transcript of Seventeen Magazine Interviews San Diego Oral Surgeon Dr. Grant McGann
“I had an underbite that needed to be fixed before I could get braces. At first, jaw surgery seemed scary, but Dr. McGann was really reassuring during the consultation, and he did a great job on my mouth. The end result was worth it!”
—Yuri Bae, 16
Orthodontics by Dr. Judy Lee
Before
After
SPOTLIGHT ON
Grant McGann, DDSCertified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
© Advent Media Group 2012
Q: What exactly is jaw surgery?A: When the top and bottom jaws are misaligned—as with an overbite, underbite, or gummy smile—your facial proportion may be distracting. Orthognathic (pronounced awr-thuh’g-nath-ik) procedures help jaws fit together correctly, giving a more pleasing appearance. It’s usually performed along with straightening your teeth.
Q: What are the benefits?A: These procedures are life-changing. They relieve pain, enable proper chewing, and improve how your face looks. Prior to the procedure, many patients are embarrassed by their jaw, teeth, or chin—but we can restore their self-esteem.
Q: Is it considered plastic surgery?A: No. Jaw surgery is a medical procedure that takes an abnormal bone structure and makes it normal, achieving facial balance and improving smile position.
McGann Facial Design is located at 7910 Frost Street, Suite 310, in San Diego. To schedule a consultation with Dr. McGann regarding wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, jaw surgery, or facial design, call 858-874-8181. Visit mcgannfacialdesign.com for more information.
Q: Am I too young for this procedure?A: The best age is 16 to 18 because this is when your mouth stops growing. Facial problems will not resolve on their own—in fact, they will only get worse with age. Young people usually recover from these procedures faster than older people do, so I recommend doing it in your teens.
Q: Is it expensive?A: Jaw surgery is generally covered by medical insurance.
Q: Surgery sounds scary...is it?A: It’s really not. You’re home the next day and on a “soft liquid diet” for a few weeks. Most patients say they have very little pain. Sometimes the procedure can even be done right in my office. It’s well worth the process because the results are amazing.
Q: I’m interested...where can I get more information?A: Contact a board-certified maxillofacial surgeon who
specializes in corrective jaw surgery and is passionate about helping young people achieve a proper facial structure and gain self-confidence.
Maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Grant McGann answers your questions about…
CORRECTIVE JAW SURGERY
Scan this tag to view the before and after gallery.
Get the free mobile app at http://gettag.mobi
Illustrations by Sketchbox Design, Inc.
