While braces have advanced significantly over the years, they can’t change the size, shape, and positioning of your jaw itself. When your smile problems are rooted in your jaw, Rad Orthodontics offers surgical orthodontics to correct them. To learn more about what this process entails and how it can improve your smile and bite, call one of the offices in College Park, Potomac, Germantown, and Bethesda, Maryland, or book an appointment online.
What is surgical orthodontics?
Surgical orthodontics is a treatment that addresses jaw problems. While noninvasive orthodontics (braces or clear aligners) can dramatically reposition your teeth in your mouth, it doesn’t have the ability to change your jaw itself.
That’s a problem for many people. If the top and bottom arch of your teeth don’t line up correctly, don’t close properly, or are too long or too short, you’re left with problems. Not only does this affect the appearance of your smile, but it can cause your teeth to wear improperly. What’s more, it can cause jaw soreness. Fortunately, with surgical orthodontics, or surgery to correct your jaw problems, the Rad Orthodontics team alleviates these issues and beautifies your smile.
Who is a Candidate for surgical orthodontics?
Rad Orthodontics only recommends surgical orthodontics for people whose jaws have finished growing. Jaw growth is usually complete somewhere between the ages of 16–18.
If our team has the opportunity to see patients before jaw growth has stopped, they may be able to apply treatments that guide proper jaw growth. This helps their younger patients avoid surgery.
But once the jaw has finished growing, surgical orthodontics may be the best way to correct issues. The team at Rad Orthodontics always tries to avoid surgery for their patients, often recommending advanced orthodontics when it can help to correct the jaw issue. But in some cases, surgical orthodontics is necessary.
If you do need surgical orthodontics, don’t hesitate to talk to your Rad Orthodontics provider about any questions or concerns. They prioritize your comfort before, during, and after your procedure.
Rad Orthodontics Reviews
I got my appointment in August 2024, started my treatment end of September for 19 months. I am satisfied with the result! As an adult, I had a little space between my 2 front teeth and he fixed it! Dr David Rad was really patient with me with all my questions! I did not expect it but they still follow you after the treatment. It hurts but it worth it! I regretted not doing it before because it's more complicated as an adult but at least now I have a new smile and everyone around me are like "Wow!" :). Thank you very much for your kindness and carefulness!
I recently started treatment at Rad Orthodontist, and my experience has been excellent so far. Dr Rad was very knowledgeable and helpful. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and professional, and they took the time to explain everything clearly before I got my braces. The office is clean and organized, and appointments have been efficient. Getting braces can be nerve-racking, but the team made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I appreciate their attention to detail and how they answered all of my questions. I would recommend Rad Orthodontist to anyone looking for quality orthodontic care. I am so excited to see the results!
Great place, the staff and docs are top notch. I wish this place was where I got braces many years ago! Very kid and family friendly
excelente gracias por la buena atención
We are having a great experience at RAD.
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What should I expect from surgical orthodontics?
Your Rad Orthodontics provider talks you through your specific procedure so you know what it entails. After surgery, you have a rest period that usually lasts a couple of weeks. After that, your Rad Orthodontics provider may further fine-tune your smile using braces or aligners. This final step of treatment usually takes a year or less.
At the end of your treatment, you’ll have an even bite, a comfortable jaw, and a stunning smile.
To learn more about what surgical orthodontics can do for you, call Rad Orthodontics or schedule your appointment online today.
