08/20/2026
✨ Surgical Orthodontics: More Than Just a Straight Smile ✨
This incredible patient has officially completed her surgical orthodontic journey, and we could not be more proud! 🦷✨
Here’s a simplified look at what went into her treatment:
1️⃣ ALIGN
We began by leveling and aligning the upper and lower arches using clear braces for a more discreet treatment approach. This phase established the proper orthodontic foundation for surgery.
2️⃣ COORDINATE
Once the arches were properly aligned and coordinated, we worked closely with the incredibly talented Dr. Squier to plan the surgical phase of treatment. Surgical orthodontics is truly a team effort between the orthodontist, surgeon, and patient!
3️⃣ SURGERY
Orthognathic surgery allowed the jaws to be repositioned in three dimensions to address the underlying skeletal discrepancy—not simply camouflage it with orthodontic tooth movement.
The goal? A better bite, improved function, airway considerations, and facial balance.
And an important part of surgical planning is considering how the movement of the jaws will affect the overall facial proportions and harmony. She was absolutely beautiful before surgery—we were never trying to change who she was. Our goal was simply to thoughtfully consider facial balance while correcting the underlying skeletal and functional concerns.
4️⃣ FINISH ✨
Following surgery, we used orthodontics to finalize the bite, refine the tooth positions, and bring everything together.
The result is so much more than beautifully aligned teeth. 💙
✔️ Functional bite improvement
✔️ Skeletal correction
✔️ Airway improvement
✔️ Consideration of facial balance
✔️ A stable, coordinated orthodontic result
Cases like this are a great reminder that orthodontics isn’t always just about straightening teeth. Sometimes, the most meaningful changes happen when we address the relationship between the teeth, jaws, airway, and face as a whole.
We are incredibly proud of this patient and so grateful to have collaborated with Dr. Squier throughout her treatment!