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About Orthodontics
  • Orthodontic Treatment
  • Children and Braces
    • Early Treatment
    • Expanders
    • Habit Breakers
    • Silver Braces for Children
    • Space Maintainers
  • Teens and Braces
  • Adults and Braces
  • Two Phase Treatment
  • Impacted and Missing Teeth
  • Crowding and Spacing of Teeth
  • Orthodontic Bite Conditions
  • Surgical Orthodontics

Surgical Orthodontics

Surgical orthodontics is the combination of orthodontic treatment with a surgical procedure known as orthognathic surgery. Corrective jaw, or orthognathic surgery, is performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth. Orthognatic surgery can improve chewing, speaking and breathing. While the patient’s appearance may be considerably enhanced as a result of their surgery, orthognathic surgery is performed to correct functional problems. The need for surgical orthodontics occurs when the jaws do not line up correctly and a proper bite cannot be achieved with orthodontic treatment alone.

The need for surgical orthodontics occurs when the jaws do not line up correctly and a proper bite cannot be achieved with orthodontic treatment alone. Orthognathic surgery will help complete the treatment, which is started and finished with braces. In order to undergo orthognathic surgery, growth of the jaws must be completed.

Is Orthognathic Surgery Right For Me?

In the initial orthodontic evaluation, Dr. Tavakoli will assess the need for orthognathic surgery to complement his orthodontic treatment protocol. If you are a candidate for orthognathic surgery, you will be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon shortly after so you have the opportunity to discuss the details of the surgery. We can then establish a “team” that will work together with Dr. Tavakoli throughout your treatment, from the initial treatment plan to the final results.

We understand that the idea of corrective surgery might be slightly overwhelming, so we want to assure you that we are available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

Some conditions that may indicate the need for corrective jaw surgery include:

  • difficulty chewing or biting food
  • difficulty swallowing
  • chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain and headache
  • excessive wear of the teeth
  • open bite (space between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed)
  • unbalanced facial appearance from the front or side
  • facial injury or birth defects
  • receding chin
  • protruding jaw
  • inability to make the lips meet without straining
  • chronic mouth breathing and dry mouth
  • sleep apnea (breathing problems when sleeping, including snoring)

The most advanced technologies to provide you with the best results. Come visit us so that we can get started on creating the smile you always dreamed of.

Valerian Orthodontics

18964 N Dale Mabry HWY, STE 103
Lutz, FL 33548

Phone: 813.591.1568
Fax: 813.591.2688

Email: doctor@valerianorthodontics.com

Office Hours

Mon-Sat: 9:00-5:00
Sunday: Closed

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