An orthodontist working with children as young as age 7 can use one of several orthodontic appliances to direct bone growth, thus eliminating the need for surgery in some patients. The portion of surgical orthodontic treatment provided by an oral surgeon entails the usual risks inherent with any type of surgery, However, surgical orthodontic procedures are not new or experimental, they are routinely performed in offices or hospitals on a regular basis. If you or a member of your family are about to undergo surgical orthodontic treatment, simply ask your oral surgeon to explain the risks to set your mind at ease. Following completion of the surgical orthodontic process, dental health is improved - no more bad bites or crooked teeth. The jawbones and profile relationships are also more stable, functional and esthetic.
Facial appearance is improved.
There are a wide variety of causes of jawbone discrepancies heredity, trauma or other developmental problems. Return to the main menu.