Bring your care team into the conversation
Bring your referral and any orthodontic records. Jaw surgery is usually planned together with braces, so we stay in close contact with your orthodontist.
ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY
Corrective Jaw Surgery in Atlanta, GA
When your upper and lower jaws do not line up, it can affect how you bite, chew, breathe, and look. Dr. Ryan Chaliff evaluates jaw alignment and works with your orthodontist on a plan. Our office is in Dunwoody, serving patients throughout Atlanta.
YOUR QUESTIONS MATTER
Corrective Jaw Surgery Evaluation
Understand the proposed next steps
Dr. Chaliff explains what he sees, your options, where the surgery would take place, and what recovery looks like.
BEFORE YOUR CONSULTATION
Corrective Jaw Surgery: Who Needs It and How It Works
Read about jaw surgery planning and the role of your orthodontist before your consultation.
Read the Article ↗
FROM QUESTIONS TO A PLAN
Consultation & Care Coordination
Here is what to expect when you come in.
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Share Your Concerns
Bring your referral, records, and questions. Tell Dr. Chaliff what brought you in.
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Discuss Your Options
Dr. Chaliff explains what he found and what he recommends next. If your dentist or another doctor is involved, we keep them updated.
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Plan Your Next Step
Before you leave, you get a cost estimate and instructions for whatever comes next.
MEET YOUR ORAL SURGEON
Meet Dr. Chaliff ↗
Meet Dr. Ryan Chaliff
Dr. Ryan Chaliff grew up a few minutes from the office. After training at Columbia and Vanderbilt, he came home to open his practice in Dunwoody.
Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Columbia University DDS
Vanderbilt University MD & Six-Year Surgical Residency, Chief Resident
PREPARE FOR YOUR CONSULTATION
Preparing for Your Consultation
Call the office and we will tell you exactly what to bring. You will also get written preparation and recovery instructions for your procedure and anesthesia.
Patient Instructions ↗Your Visit Checklist
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Referral and relevant dental records, if available
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Any relevant imaging you have been asked to bring
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Current medications and health-history information
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Insurance information and questions about payment
HELPFUL ANSWERS
Corrective Jaw Surgery Questions
Can I discuss an orthodontist’s referral?
Yes. Bring the referral and your orthodontic records so Dr. Chaliff can see the full picture.
