Surgical Orthodontics for a Healthy, Balanced Smile

Caring Surgical Orthodontics (Orthognathic Surgery)
in Pleasanton, TX

Some orthodontic concerns go deeper than crooked teeth. At times, an underlying jaw irregularity is the true source of your dental problems. When that happens, we may recommend surgical orthodontics, also called orthognathic surgery.

We partner with a local oral surgeon to guide you through each step of the procedure. With surgery, our team can help improve how you chew, speak, and breathe. It can also enhance your facial appearance.

Surgical orthodontics straightens your teeth and your entire jaw. Because your teeth move when your jaw moves, braces play an important role in your care. Together, surgery and braces help keep your teeth properly positioned after surgery.

How Surgical Orthodontics (Orthognathic Surgery) Works

Jaw growth is a steady process. Sometimes the upper and lower jaws grow at different rates, creating differences in size and function. These differences can make chewing, talking, sleeping, breathing, and other daily activities harder.

Corrective jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, treats and corrects irregularities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and teeth. We may pair it with orthodontic treatment to align your teeth properly. Jaw surgery can dramatically improve your appearance, yet our main goal is to correct functional problems.

With the latest digital imaging technology, we’ll show you the functional and aesthetic benefits of orthognathic surgery. You’ll know what to expect before treatment begins.

We use state-of-the-art materials, such as titanium plates and miniature screws, that provide:

Stability
Predictability
Strength
Reduced post-surgical recovery time

With today’s advances in orthodontics, orthodontic treatment alone can sometimes correct the problem. In those cases, orthognathic surgery may be unnecessary. Your orthodontist will help you decide whether surgery is the right option for you.

Are You a Candidate for
Surgical Orthodontics?

We recommend surgical orthodontic treatment for patients with improper bites, facial aesthetic concerns, and jaw irregularities. Surgery can’t take place until the jawbone finishes growing, typically between ages 16 and 18. The first phase of orthodontic treatment can begin before then.

To talk through whether surgical orthodontics is right for you, call Pleasanton Dental Specialists at (830) 631-0770. You can also fill out our easy online form to schedule a consultation today.

We’re also proud to offer a wide variety of pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatments for your whole family.