Surgical Orthodontics


Surgical orthodontics is a great option for those who have problems that cannot be fixed with orthodontics alone. Often the problem is a mismatch between the upper and lower jaws, not just the teeth. When this problem is severe, surgery & orthodontics will fix both teeth and jaw problems. It will change the way your face looks and correct large jaw asymmetries as well.
Spacing


Spacing, or gaps, is one of the biggest complaints people have when they look for orthodontic treatment. You will notice an instant difference when there are no gaps between your teeth and food does not get trapped between your teeth.
Posterior Crossbite


A posterior crossbite is when the upper back teeth are overlapped by the lower back teeth. Most of the time, this is due to the upper jaw being smaller than the lower jaw. Not only does it make your smile look asymmetric, but you may notice that you bite your tongue or cheek during chewing or eating, and that the teeth in crossbite have more wear over time. A posterior crossbite can be corrected easily in growing children and much harder to correct as an adult.
Overbite


An overbite (or “overjet”) is when the front teeth do not touch when the back teeth are biting. People who have an overbite will contact their back teeth first when eating and chewing. This means that the back teeth will wear away much faster than the front teeth. Heavy wear can cause higher chances of fracture, crowns, and root canals on the back teeth. The earlier an overbite is corrected, the less stress is placed on the back teeth.
Deep Bite


A deep bite is when the front teeth overlap each other more than 20%. People that have a deep bite will experience more wear and chips on their front teeth over time because the front teeth will be the first teeth to contact during chewing or biting (instead of the back and front teeth equally). At our office, we see adults with 40% or more of their front teeth worn away due to a deep bite. By correcting your deep bite, you can prevent excessive or continued wear over time.
Anterior Crossbite


An anterior crossbite is when one or more upper front teeth are overlapped by lower teeth. A crossbite in the front not only looks bad, but causes the upper and lower teeth to be “locked-in”. The one or few teeth that are in crossbite will experience heavier wear over time and the gums over affected teeth can start to recede. The earlier you correct the crossbites, the less damage you will get over time to your teeth and gums.