Surgical Orthodontics
At SmileCrew Orthodontics, surgical orthodontics offers a comprehensive solution when traditional braces or aligners alone aren’t enough to correct severe jaw discrepancies, bite imbalances, or skeletal misalignment. Also known as orthognathic surgery, this specialized treatment combines orthodontics with precisely planned surgery to improve both function and facial harmony.
What Is Surgical Orthodontics?
Surgical orthodontics is a coordinated treatment that involves both orthodontic tooth movement and corrective jaw surgery. Braces or aligners are used before and after surgery to prepare your teeth and fine‑tune your bite, while the surgical phase adjusts the position of the jawbones themselves.
This approach is often recommended for patients whose jaws have completed growth and who have skeletal imbalances that cannot be corrected with orthodontics alone, such as severe overbite, underbite, open bite, or crossbite.
Who Might Need Surgical Orthodontics?
Surgical orthodontics may be recommended for patients experiencing:
Severe jaw misalignment that affects bite, chewing, or speaking
TMJ (jaw joint) discomfort or chronic jaw tension
Breathing issues, including obstructive sleep apnea, related to jaw position
Facial imbalance or aesthetic concerns due to uneven jaw growth
Functional problems that can’t be corrected with braces alone
Because growth is a factor, this treatment is typically considered once jaw development is complete — often in late teens or adulthood.
Ready to Explore Surgical Orthodontics?
Surgical orthodontics is a life‑changing option for individuals whose bite or jaw alignment cannot be fully corrected with braces alone. If you’ve struggled with functional limitations, jaw pain, or jaw asymmetry, a consultation can help you understand whether this advanced treatment is right for you.
What to Expect During Treatment
Surgical orthodontics is a multi‑phase journey:
Pre‑surgical Orthodontics
Braces or aligners prepare the teeth and align them for surgery.
Surgical Phase
Your surgeon carefully repositions the jaws to correct skeletal imbalance. Recovery typically begins in a hospital setting.
Post‑surgical Orthodontics
Final braces adjustments refine your bite and complete treatment.
What Our Patients Say
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Choosing surgical orthodontics was a big decision, but SmileCrew made it an easy one. The results are amazing — my jaw feels aligned, my bite functions better than ever, and I don’t hide my smile anymore. I’m so grateful for the attentive care and encouragement I received!
“I never thought I’d find an orthodontic team that cared so much about how I felt throughout treatment. The surgical orthodontics process was explained clearly, I always felt supported, and the results speak for themselves. I can eat comfortably, my bite feels perfect, and I finally love my smile.
“My daughter had traditional braces with SmileCrew and the results are amazing! Dr. Despot was so patient with her and made every visit comfortable.”
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