Your Ultimate Goal of Having a Healthy Smile Begins With Caring Professionals
As a patient-focused office, we care deeply about your dental health and personal well-being. For this reason, there may be a time when our orthodontist may recommend that you consult an oral surgeon for surgical orthodontics in Albuquerque, NM.
If your orthodontic treatment requires the expertise of an oral surgeon, our orthodontist will formulate a personalized treatment plan, perform the necessary orthodontic preparation, refer you to an oral surgeon, and also perform your post-operative orthodontic follow-up. He will help oversee the entire process so you can feel at ease knowing you’re receiving the highest level of treatment and care.
When Should You Consult With an Oral Surgeon?
Surgical orthodontics is typically considered as a last-resort treatment option, but certain situations may arise where pursuing this path can produce your best result. Some common reasons our orthodontist may recommend oral surgery include:
- Restore jaw function to improve eating, speaking, or breathing
- Cleft lip/cleft palate repair
- Create the necessary space for incoming teeth
- Improve facial structure & appearance
- Help facilitate future orthodontic treatment
- Wisdom teeth extractions
- Improve open bite
- Reduce grinding or excessive wearing of teeth
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