Can orthognathic surgery improve sleep apnea and snoring?

Updated on: January 21, 2026

Yes, airway narrowing occurs, especially in patients with a recessed lower jaw; orthognathic surgery, which moves the jaw forward, opens the airway and eliminates snoring.

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