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Welcome Dr. Dailey to Our Practice!
We are pleased to welcome Matthew T. Dailey, DDS, MD, to our team! Dr. Dailey brings a wealth of experience in orthognathic and facial reconstructive surgery, and we can't wait for you to meet him! Dr. Dailey began his journey at the University of California, Santa Barbara, went on to earn his dental degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, and served as a general dentist in the U.S. Air Force. After earning his medical degree and completing specialized training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dr. Dailey further refined his skills with a fellowship in Facial Reconstruction in Charlotte, NC. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Dailey is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care with the high standards you have come to expect from our practice. With Dr. Dailey on board, we are looking forward to an exciting journey of growth and success!
—Dr. Matthew Dailey
*Dr. Michael Gunson delivering his lecture on Functional Lip Esthetics at the Spear Summit 2015
Face Airway Bite (FAB)
Face
The face is a complex system of moving parts. In order to provide an esthetic result with any cosmetic, dental or orthognathic treatment, the hard and soft tissues of the face need to have correct shape and be in their proper position and provide proper function. In fact, proper form, position and function of the face is the very definition of physical beauty. This is our goal for each and every patient.
Airway
The bones of the face support the airway through which we breathe. When the skeleton is not aligned properly the airway can collapse while sleeping and cause snoring, disrupted sleep and obstructive sleep apnea.
Bite
The proper fit of the teeth (occlusion) relies on an intricate interaction between the form of the teeth and their position in the bone, the relationship of the jaws, the facial and jaw muscles and the temporomandibular joints.
Arnett Gunson Facial Reconstruction provides unrivaled, advanced care for the orthognathic surgery patient.
Michael J Gunson, DDS, MD treats every patient with the goals of facial esthetics, airway health (obstructive sleep apnea) and a bite correction (FAB™) in mind creating (Healthy Faces™). The doctor limits the scope of his practice to orthognathic jaw surgery, and staff members are able to provide intensely focused patient care. Doctor Gunson is committed to excellence in technique and patient education. This leads to consistent orthognathic surgery results and a high level of patient satisfaction.
"As a patient of Dr. Gunson's I'd like to point out he's a miracle worker. Nothing less."
Michael J Gunson, DDS, MD has a long legacy of performing, innovating and teaching orthognathic surgery. For over 40 years this practice has treated patients in Santa Barbara from all over the world.