It is appropriate to see a dentist or orthodontist to treat abnormal alignment of the jaw and teeth. However, also contact your primary health care provider to rule out medical disorders that can be associated with prognathism.

• there is difficulty talking, biting, or chewing related to the abnormal jaw alignment.
• you have concerns about jaw alignment

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting prognathism in detail may include:

• Is there any family history of an unusual jaw shape?
• Is there difficulty talking, biting, or chewing?
• What other symptoms are also present?

Physical examination will include a detailed examination of the mouth and jaw, and examination for signs of disorders that can be associated with prognathism.

Diagnostic tests may include:

• skull X-ray
• dental X-rays
• imprints of the bite (a plaster mold is made of the teeth)

After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to prognathism to your personal medical record.