Jaw surgery
with braces

Name: Todorthodontics Smile Studio
Telephone: 415.399.9200

Some misalignments have more to do with your jaws than your teeth. These can be simple to treat in childhood when your jaws are still growing, but for adults the only way to amend your jaws structure is through jaw surgery - which we do in conjunction with orthodontic treatment.

What is jaw surgery?

Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, helps to correct irregularities in the jawbones and overall facial symmetry. Getting your jaws aligned properly can not only approve your appearance, but your speech, breathing, digestion, and oral health.

If you are a good candidate for jaw surgery, we will work closely with your surgeon to design an orthodontic treatment plan that coincides with your surgical procedure.

How braces and surgical
orthodontics work together

Once your jaws are realigned, we still need to worry about your teeth! That’s why we always recommend that jaw surgery be performed in conjunction with braces or aligners. If you choose to be treated with braces, we can use either self-ligating braces or clear braces.

We will start your treatment with braces prior to your surgical procedure. While it may seem like your teeth are getting MORE out of alignment at first, we are simply placing them so that your teeth will be aligned after your surgery.

Once you have recovered from your procedure, we will continue your treatment with braces to tweak the alignment of your smile and ensure your teeth are in their optimal positions.

How braces and surgical orthodontics work together

What can jaw
surgery treat?

Jaw surgery can be helpful for:

Reducing uneven wear on teeth
Correcting an open bite
Alleviating chronic mouth breathing
Correcting facial asymmetry
Relieving TMJ
Helping with sleep apnoea symptoms
Improving chewing, swallowing, and digestion
Improving speech
Increasing comfort
Correcting a receding or protruding jaw
Repairing facial injuries

We’re the leading
provider of surgical orthodontics

At Todor Orthodontics Smile Studio, we treat many surgical orthodontic patients. We have the expertise to treat even the most complicated issues seamlessly. If you are a candidate for jaw surgery, your smile is in good hands with us.