Bite or Jaw Alignment
A bad bite — overbite, underbite, crossbite, or open bite — affects how you chew, speak, and even breathe. It can also create asymmetry in your face, accelerate tooth wear, and contribute to jaw pain. For some patients, orthodontics alone can correct it; for others, a combined orthodontic and surgical approach is needed.
How FaceLab Can Help
Our orthodontic and maxillofacial teams work together to correct bite and jaw misalignment. Many cases are handled with clear aligners or braces alone. For skeletal misalignment, Dr. Manjula Herath performs corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), planned digitally with the orthodontic team to achieve both function and facial balance.
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Many bite issues can be corrected with orthodontics alone. Skeletal misalignment — where the jawbones themselves are out of position — usually requires combined orthodontic-surgical treatment. A consultation will identify which applies to you.
Orthognathic surgery is corrective jaw surgery to reposition the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. It improves chewing, breathing, speech, and facial balance.
Typically 18–24 months, including pre-surgical orthodontics, surgery, and post-surgical refinement. We give you a detailed timeline at consultation.
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