Braces and Jaw Correction is a meticulous journey that requires patience, but the results are truly life-changing. It solves problems that cause pain, wear down your teeth, and affect your breathing, all while giving you the balanced, harmonious smile you were meant to have.

What Exactly is Braces & Jaw Correction?

This field covers the two main ways specialists align the structures of your mouth:

1. Orthodontics (Braces): This is the specialty of using controlled forces (like braces or aligners) to move teeth into their ideal position. This primarily fixes crowded, gapped, or crooked teeth and minor bite issues.

2. Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Correction): This is the surgical process of correcting complex skeletal problems—where the upper jaw (maxilla) or lower jaw (mandible) is severely misaligned, too far forward, or too far back. This is required when the bite issue is structural, not just dental.

The goal is always the same: achieving a bite that is functionally stable (allowing proper chewing and reducing wear) and aesthetically balanced.

The “Why”: When Alignment Becomes Structural

While many people get braces for cosmetic reasons, the need for jaw correction is usually driven by functional problems:

• Severe Bite Issues: Cases where the teeth don’t meet properly, leading to difficulty chewing, excessive tooth wear, and even digestive issues.

• Speech Difficulties: Misaligned jaws can affect the ability to form certain sounds clearly.

• Chronic Jaw Pain (TMD): An incorrect bite can place severe stress on the Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ), leading to chronic pain, headaches, and clicking/popping.

• Breathing Problems: Severe underbites or receding lower jaws can obstruct airways, contributing to snoring or sleep apnea.

• Facial Imbalance: Correcting skeletal misalignment often leads to a dramatic improvement in the overall symmetry and harmony of the facial features.