Danville Orthodontics

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07/13/2026

Surgical Orthodontics vs Traditional Braces Treatment

Surgical orthodontics and traditional braces are both used to improve bite alignment, but they solve different types of orthodontic problems. Traditional braces mainly correct the position of the teeth. Surgical orthodontics is considered when the issue involves the position, size, or relationship of the jaws. This distinction is important because a bite problem can look dental on the surface while the real cause may be skeletal.

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06/12/2026

When Jaw Alignment Problems Need Surgical Orthodontics:

Most bite problems respond well to orthodontic treatment. Braces, clear aligners, and related appliances can reposition teeth effectively and produce significant improvements in both function and appearance. But there's a category of jaw problems where orthodontics alone has clear limits because cases where the bones themselves, not just the teeth, are the source of the misalignment.

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