Orthodontics

Sugical Orthodontics

In some cases, patients present with more severe skeletal discrepancies which increase the severity of their malocclusion. It may be due to trauma, abnormal growth, upper airway obstruction, tumors and genetics. For this small group of individuals, orthodontics alone is not sufficient, they require a combination of orthodontics and orthognathic (jaw) surgery. Typically, there is a 9-12 months period prior to the surgery that the patient is being treated with braces. Following the surgery, there is an additional 9-12 months of treatment with braces to complete the alignment and perfect the bite. If you prove to be such a patient, Dr. Y will review with you all the various alternatives and the risks and benefits of each.