Though most conditions can be treated with braces, clear aligners and/or an orthodontic appliance, more severe cases may require surgical orthodontics.
Through early orthodontic treatment, we can help to prevent the need for surgical orthodontics later in life. This is why it’s important that children receive their first orthodontic exam by the age of 7.
Dr. Battle can identify skeletal issues or conditions that are soon to become problematic, and we can create a custom treatment plan to intervene and correct the jaw bones while they’re still developing!
Once the jaw bones have stabilized, jaw surgery may be necessary.
If necessary to treat your condition, corrective jaw surgery can help create a beautiful, healthy and balanced smile. Jaw surgery will reposition the jaw bones to create the ideal alignment and bite position.
Corrective jaw surgery can restore your ability to bite, chew, and speak properly. Because the jaw bones play a critical role in facial structure, corrective surgery can significantly improve your appearance, boost your self-esteem and renew your confidence.
There are two types of surgical orthodontics: oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as corrective jaw surgery.
When a patient experiences trauma to the face, oral and maxillofacial surgery may be required to reconstruct the face, jaw, oral cavity, head or neck.
Corrective jaw surgery is effective for treating irregularities, deformities or severe misalignments of the jaw bones.
Jaw surgery is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and typically completed in a hospital.
If we determine that orthognathic surgery is necessary, we will refer you to an experienced surgeon. The surgery may take a few hours, and generally requires a two-week recovery period post-surgery. We advise that you take time off of work or school to allow for a complete recovery!
Once your jaws have healed, Dr. Battle will reassess your bite to ensure that the treatment was effective. You will typically undergo braces treatment after surgery, for the next 6 to 12 months depending on your case.
After your braces treatment, you’ll wear a custom retainer to stabilize your teeth and support them in their new positions!
There are a few telling conditions that may indicate a need for surgical orthodontics, including:
At your first visit to our orthodontist office in Waterford Lakes or Winter Springs, we’ll determine whether surgical orthodontics is the most efficient treatment route for your case.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We’re here to guide you through the process and address any concerns you may have.
Orthognathic surgery is a team effort with two clear roles. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon performs the operation, usually in a hospital. Dr. Jason Battle, a board-certified orthodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, handles everything on the orthodontic side: diagnosing the skeletal problem, deciding whether surgery is truly needed, referring you to an experienced surgeon, and finishing the bite once your jaws have healed.
That diagnosis depends on seeing what lies beneath the teeth. At the Waterford Lakes office, records are fully digital, with a scan in place of putty impressions, low-radiation digital x-rays, and 3D cone beam imaging that shows the jaw bones, joints and airway. This 3D imaging and digital scanning technology lets Dr. Battle map the bite he and your surgeon are working toward, so both parts of care point at the same result.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Battle often sees complex cases, and he believes no case is too difficult to deserve a second opinion. If you were told elsewhere that surgery is your only path, a second look before you commit is reasonable.
The surgical timeline has to fit around jobs, classes and family life. Expect roughly two weeks of recovery after the operation, then a braces phase of 6 to 12 months to settle the bite, and a custom retainer afterward. Knowing those stages up front makes it easier to plan time away from work, or from classes at UCF, Valencia College, Rollins College or Full Sail University.
Our office at 448 S Alafaya Trl, Ste 10 sits off SR 408 (the East-West Expressway), which keeps the post-surgical braces visits manageable for patients from Avalon Park, Union Park, Conway and the rest of East Orlando. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Between appointments, DentalMonitoring virtual check-ins let Dr. Battle review photos you send through the app, so you only come in when an adjustment is actually needed.
Orthodontic fees can be spread out with interest-free in-house financing and low or no down payment, and our team will help you understand your insurance before treatment begins.
No. The operation is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Dr. Battle diagnoses the problem, refers you, reassesses your bite after healing and guides the braces phase that follows.
Often, yes. Skeletal problems caught while the jaws are still developing can be guided, which can help prevent the need for surgery later in life. That is why early orthodontic treatment and a first exam by age 7 matter so much for growing children.
Yes. Members of our team speak Spanish, and they can walk you and your family through the referral, recovery and braces stages so every decision feels informed, not rushed.
We’re here to answer your questions, and we want you to know your options! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at any time.
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