Surgical Orthodontics in Keller
Give Your Smile a New Life
McReynolds Orthodontics and Dr. Kyle Gopffarth are proud to bring expert surgical orthodontics to our amazing patient family.
This usually involves orthognathic (jaw) surgery, which is an important tool for correcting abnormalities that less invasive treatments cannot address.
What Is Orthognathic Surgery?
Orthognathic surgery, or jaw surgery, corrects misalignments and other structural issues. Surgical orthodontics is typically recommended when significant skeletal irregularities can’t be addressed by orthodontic treatments alone, like aligners or braces.
At McReynolds Orthodontics, we believe in empowering you with all the information you need to make informed treatment choices. In certain cases, Dr. Gopffarth may suggest orthognathic surgery as the best option for your smile.
Jaw surgery is generally recommended after a person has completed their growth, often taking a year or more from start to finish. It’s essential to discuss all available options with your orthodontist to decide if jaw surgery is right for you.
Benefits of Jaw Surgery
Jaw surgery has all sorts of important benefits. It can improve your jaw function, making it easier to chew. It can also correct speech problems caused by misalignment.
Surgery can also correct “bad bite” issues like overbite, underbite, or crossbite. And last but not least, it can reduce abnormal wear on your teeth. This helps to stop early decay.
How Long Does Jaw Surgery Take?
Surgery on the jaw can be a time-consuming process. Preparations generally begin a few months to a year prior to the actual surgery. Dr. Gopffarth may have you wear braces to help better align your teeth before the procedure.
For actual surgery, it will be necessary for you to go under anesthesia, and you can expect a recovery period. It may be several days before you’re able to go home.
At McReynolds Orthodontics, we feel that it is important to make sure that you fully understand what the surgery entails so that you can fully prepare for what to expect.
How Can I Tell If Surgical Orthodontics Is Right for Me?
The best way to determine if surgical orthodontics is necessary is through a consultation with a licensed orthodontist like Dr. Gopffarth.
We typically recommend orthodontic surgery only when other treatments fail to provide effective results. Since jaw surgery is invasive, it's important to explore all other treatment options first.
Do You Want to Know More?
At McReynolds Orthodontics, each treatment plan is tailored to the individual needs of our patients. We believe in providing full transparency about all options so you can make the choice that’s right for you.
We only suggest treatments we believe will directly address your specific concerns. Dr. Gopffarth is a highly skilled orthodontist and a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. You can get started knowing that your smile is in expert hands.