Surgical orthodontics is completed in multiple steps. We begin with a round of braces or Invisalign treatment in advance of your surgery. It might actually feel as if your bite is worsening at first but we have to plan ahead to ensure the teeth are positioned in a way that when your jaw surgery is finished, they’ll fit together correctly.
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon will then perform your jaw surgery in the hospital. It will depend on the type of procedure and degree of correction needed but, in many cases, the surgery can last several hours. When it’s complete, you’ll take some time to heal and recover. After the recuperation period, your orthodontist will “fine tune” your bite and you’ll finish up your braces or Invisalign treatment. Typically, this final phase of treatment will last between six months to a year. Lastly, you’ll wear a retainer to maintain your gorgeous results.
