Kareem Shliwa

One thing that often surprises people is how much jaw alignment affects daily life not just appearance, but breathing, speaking, chewing, even posture. I’ve seen many patients live with jaw discomfort or bite issues for years, assuming it was just something they had to tolerate. Surgical correction (what we refer to as orthognathic surgery) can make a significant difference. It’s not just about the way someone looks, but about restoring normal function. Misaligned jaws can lead to headaches, jaw joint pain, uneven tooth wear, and even sleep problems due to airway obstruction. A common concern is recovery, and yes it takes planning and some patience. But with proper care, most people find the process more manageable than expected. The long-term improvements in comfort, appearance, and function make it worthwhile. Kareem, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon جراحة الوجه والفكين

This crops up a lot on the forum. A poster gets a filling that remains sore, gets sore after a filling. The natural response is to think that the filling is causing problems. The truth is that when decay is in a tooth, or has a large previous filling. The nerve can get inflamed. Removing the soft decay and filling the tooth can allow the nerve to settle most of the time. However sometimes the toxins from the decay will irreversibly inflame the nerve and cause pain or discomfort. The solution is often a root canal, to remove the problem nerve. Dentists are always trying to repair damage. They cannot replace a malfunctioning or infected nerve. The best solution is to prevent decay through restriction and frequency of sugar intake and regular home and professional cleaning. Dentists will often try a filling to try and avoid you the patient having the time and expense of a root canal, but if it does not work the cause is the decay and tooth damage.