Jaw Surgery Orthodontics

1. 01

   Diagnosis

   Records show whether the teeth, the jaws, or both are shaping the bite. Dr. Haykani explains which, and what each route can achieve.

2. 02

   Pre-surgical orthodontics

   Usually 12 to 18 months of braces, positioning the teeth so the jaws can be moved into the right relationship.

3. 03

   Surgery, coordinated

   Your oral and maxillofacial surgeon repositions the jaws in a hospital setting, working to the plan and timing Dr. Haykani agreed with them. Modern plates and screws hold the bone, so the jaws are not wired shut.

4. 04

   Finishing

   After a few weeks of healing she resumes treatment, fine-tuning the bite with wire adjustments and elastics over a few months, then removes the braces and fits your initial retainers.

• 01 How much does surgical orthodontics cost?

  The orthodontic portion is quoted at your consultation and falls within our comprehensive range, which runs to $7,100 for complex cases. Orthodontic fees are separate from surgical fees. 0% financing applies to the orthodontic fee.

• 02 Does jaw surgery hurt?

  The surgery is performed under general anesthetic, so you feel nothing during the procedure. Afterwards there is swelling and discomfort, managed with prescribed pain medication.

• 03 How long is the hospital stay?

  Usually one to two days, so the medical team can monitor your early recovery and keep you comfortable.

• 04 Will my jaw be wired shut?

  Modern techniques use small plates and screws to secure the bone rather than wiring the jaws together, so you can usually open your mouth a little right after surgery.

• 05 How long does the swelling last?

  Swelling peaks around the third day and subsides over the following weeks. Minor residual swelling can linger for a few months.

• 06 When can I return to work or school?

  Most patients take two to three weeks, which gives the body time to heal and adjust to the new jaw position.

• 07 Do I need surgery, or will braces do it?

  That is exactly what the records answer. Where braces alone can produce a stable, healthy result, that is what Dr. Haykani will recommend.

• 08 Who performs the surgery?

  An oral and maxillofacial surgeon, in a hospital setting. Dr. Haykani plans and runs all of the orthodontics either side of it and coordinates the timing with them directly.

• 09 How long is the whole process?

  Usually 12 to 18 months of braces beforehand to position the teeth for the new alignment, then a few weeks of healing, then a final few months of fine-tuning the bite. Your timeline is set out at the consultation.

• 10 What can jaw surgery correct?

  Severe underbites and overbites and facial asymmetry. Jaw advancement may also be part of treatment for selected patients with sleep-related breathing concerns, planned with medical and surgical specialists.

• 11 Will insurance cover it?

  We verify your orthodontic benefits and give you a written estimate for the orthodontic portion before you commit. Orthodontic fees are separate from surgical fees.

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