Seattle Orthodontist

Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and teeth. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty associated with chewing, talking, sleeping and other routine activities. Orthognathic surgery in conjunction with orthodontic treatment corrects these problems and can also improve your overall facial appearance.

Significant advancements in technology and surgical procedures combined with years of surgical experience means:

• Greater predictability and stability
• Reduced recovery tim
• Surgical costs have remained at very reasonable levels
• Many of these surgeries are done on an outpatient basis
• Only on rare occasions is it necessary to wire the teeth together post-surgically

Orthognathic surgery may be unnecessary if orthodontic treatment can correct the problem. With the latest advances in orthodontics, this is sometimes the case. We will determine if orthognathic surgery is the correct treatment option for you.