Pre & Post-Surgical Orthodontics
Lewisville, TX
Orthognathic surgery is a specialized procedure designed to reshape the jaw to improve its appearance and function. To prepare for your procedure, you may require pre-surgical orthodontic treatment to align your teeth, allowing your surgeon to position your jaw with precision. After surgery, you may need further orthodontic treatment to refine your bite and provide long-term stability. At Karis Orthodontics, we collaborate with your oral or maxillofacial surgeon to coordinate every phase of treatment, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your smile. Visit our Lewisville practice to get started today!
Our Treatments
Understanding Pre and Post Surgical Orthodontics
Orthognathic surgery is designed to correct the position of the jaw for various reasons, such as improving oral function, addressing aesthetic concerns, or correcting narrow airways to help patients breathe better. It is often necessary for patients with severe bite misalignment, jaw discrepancies causing facial asymmetry, difficulty chewing or speaking, sleep apnea, or TMJ disorders.
Pre-surgical orthodontics aligns your teeth with braces or aligners in preparation for your surgeon to reposition your jaw. Following surgery, you may require post-surgical orthodontic treatment to fine-tune your bite. We will also provide custom retainers to ensure the long-term stability of your jaw alignment. The combination of orthodontic treatment and surgery aims to correct both function and aesthetics, enhancing your smile and quality of life.
Following surgery, you may require post-surgical orthodontic treatment to fine-tune your bite. We’ll also provide custom retainers to ensure the long-term stability of your jaw alignment.
What Is the Pre and Post-Surgical Orthodontic Process?
Our orthodontist will evaluate your jaw structure and the alignment of your teeth and bite to determine the best course of action. If you require surgery, we will work closely with your surgeon to create a comprehensive treatment plan.
Your pre and post-surgical orthodontics journey is tailored to your unique needs. In general, the following is what you may expect:
- Braces or Clear Aligner Therapy: We may use braces or Angel Aligners to align your teeth and bite before surgery, creating proper spacing and positioning to help lay the groundwork for a successful surgery.
- Monitoring Treatment Progress: Throughout treatment, we will monitor your progress and ensure your teeth and bite are moving into their optimal position for surgery, making any adjustments, if necessary, to achieve your desired results.
- Aligning Your Jaw: Once your teeth and bite are aligned, your surgeon will perform orthognathic surgery to realign your upper or lower jaw or to correct structural concerns.
- Post-Surgical Orthodontics: We typically continue orthodontic treatment post-surgery to fine-tune your results, delivering aligned teeth and a beautiful smile.
What Are the Benefits of Pre and Post-Surgical Orthodontics?
Choosing comprehensive orthodontic care before and after jaw surgery offers several advantages, including the following:
- Ensure seamless collaboration between your orthodontist and oral surgeon
- Enhance facial balance and symmetry
- Improve chewing, speaking, and breathing function
- Increase comfort and function post-surgery
- Support more stable and long-lasting results
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre and Post-Surgical Orthodontics Near Me in Lewisville, TX
At Karis Orthodontics, we strive to provide our valued patients with cutting-edge care tailored to their unique needs. If you require pre or post-surgical orthodontic care, you can count on us for a seamless, personalized experience that exceeds your expectations.
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