Some people are born with skeletal problems that prevent them from biting normally. This “bad bite” can be in the form of an under-bite, an over-bite or an open bite. Also known as severe malocclusion, the deformity can cause difficulties with chewing food properly (which affects digestion), speech problems, headaches and joint pain. It can also compromise a person’s appearance, especially their profile. To correct a bad bite, the jaw can be realigned in adults by surgery.

Facial Surgery

Surgical orthodontics incorporates the coordination of an Orthodontist and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to correct more severe imbalances of jaw relationships in adult patients. In these cases, tooth movement with braces alone cannot achieve the required changes.

We use the latest in digital imaging technology to develop treatment plans that minimise treatment times and optimise the outcomes of surgery.