Revolutionary Treatment to Improve Jaw Function & Facial Aesthetics
AOS Surgeons are highly trained specialists in custom orthognathic surgery, offering life-changing treatment for patients with sleep apnea, skeletal discrepancies, or an improper bite. At AOS, we use advanced virtual 3D scanning to create fully customized surgical plans and plates for each patient. This innovative approach eliminates the need for visible scars or bone grafting from the hip, leading to faster surgery and a smoother recovery. Patients experience improved breathing, jaw function, and facial harmony.
Orthognathic surgery realigns the jaws to give the teeth optimal bite function. When biting, chewing, and swallowing are easier, patients can enjoy foods they couldn’t previously consume.
Pronunciation and speaking properly can become an embarrassing challenge with misaligned jaws. Corrective jaw surgery frees patients from their former impediments allowing them to talk clearly and easily.
Growth-related maxillofacial deformities resulting from birth defects, disease, or trauma can be corrected with reconstructive maxillofacial surgery. Our intra-oral surgical approach corrects issues without leaving any visible scars.
Misaligned jaws can affect the anatomy of the upper airway and lead to obstruction. Orthognathic surgery can open the airway and provide life-changing results.
Misaligned jaws place added stress on the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Once jaw surgery is completed, joint pain can disappear. This is often a compelling reason patients choose to have jaw surgery.
Small chins, underbites, overbites, and crossbites can cause facial asymmetry and affect the appearance. Orthognathic surgery can correct these issues and improve facial aesthetics.
Orthognathic surgery involves repositioning the upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible), or both to achieve optimal alignment. All the incisions are placed inside the mouth.
Day 1: One night in recovery in the hospital or surgery center, go home the next morning.
First 1–2 weeks: Swelling, bruising, nasal congestion, and discomfort are most pronounced. Minimal pain as most of the nerves are numb.
Weeks 3–6: Gradual improvement in swelling; patients may advance from no-chew diet to a soft diet at week 6. Normal daily activities can resume slowly.
Months 2-3: Most swelling resolves; patients can often return to regular diet and exercise.
Months 3–6: Sleep, breathing and quality of life continue to improve.
Months 6–12: Complete healing of bone and final results are typically visible. Ongoing orthodontic adjustments are usually finishing.
When medically necessary, orthognathic surgery is often fully covered by insurance. Reach out to our experience staff members for more information.
Meet with your surgeon to discuss your goals, evaluate your bite, jaw structure, breathing, sleep, and determine if orthognathic surgery is right for you.
We refer you for a formal sleep consultation and sleep study with a sleep medicine doctor to evaluate airway health and rule out sleep apnea.
Your orthodontist evaluates your teeth alignment and prepares your smile for surgical correction.
We take final records, including a CBCT scan, intraoral scan, precise measurements, and clinical photos. Using virtual surgical planning (VSP), we plan your surgery and design custom plates for a tailored, accurate procedure with lasting results.
Under general anesthesia, your jaws are repositioned for improved function, balance, and facial harmony. Each surgery is carefully customized to your anatomy and treatment goals.
We closely monitor your recovery with follow-ups at day 1, day 7, day 14, week 4, week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and annually to ensure excellent healing and long-term results.
While there are many jaw surgeons across the country, we like to compare it to flying — most will get you to your destination, but your experience can be completely different. At AOS, we only offer a first-class ride in orthognathic surgery.
6624 Fannin St, Ste 1710
Houston, TX 77030
M-Th: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
F: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
P: (713) 489-6984
2627 NE 203rd St, Ste 100
Miami, FL 33180
M-Th: 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM
6641 S Dixie Hwy, Ste A
Miami, FL 33143
F: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
P: (305) 701-3901