What is Surgical Orthodontics

Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery or corrective jaw surgery, is a type of orthodontic treatment or procedure used to correct skeletal problems such as bad bites, jaw bone abnormalities, and malocclusion.

Do I Need Surgical Orthodontics?

Surgical orthodontics may be necessary for someone whose upper and lower jaws do not line up correctly and a proper bite cannot be achieved with orthodontic treatment alone.

If you’re experiencing any of the following, you may want to consider surgical orthodontics:

  • Difficulty chewing, biting or swallowing food 
  • Chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain and headaches 
  • Open bite (when there’s a space between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed) 
  • Asymmetrical facial appearance from the front or side Injury to the jaw or face 
  • Birth defects 
  • Receding lower jaw and chin 
  • Protruding jaw 
  • Difficulty or inability to make the lips meet without straining 
  • Chronic mouth breathing 
  • Sleep apnea