For the majority of people with misaligned teeth, braces alone can’t correct the bite and align the teeth. However, a small group of people have developed a malocclusion in which the jaws aren’t aligned properly due to genetic reasons or even an accident that caused the problem. In this case, braces are only a part of the treatment. Orthognathic surgery carefully planned and combined with braces may be able to rectify the orthodontic problems.
What’s Orthognathic Surgery?
Orthognathic surgery, also known as surgical orthodontics, is a surgical procedure to correct jaw deformities by adjusting the position or length of the jaw. This will help the profile and, as a result, may improve breathing, speaking, or chewing difficulties. In most cases, orthognathic jaw surgery is performed in conjunction with braces. After aligning the jaw, the teeth need to be aligned to fit together properly