The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to erupt successfully.

Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws don't meet correctly and/or teeth don't seem to fit with the jaws. In almost all cases, there is a distracting facial deformity or the patient in need of this treatment just looks different than the normal person.

Teeth are straightened with orthodontics, or braces. However, corrective jaw surgery repositions the misaligned jaws, something that braces alone cannot do. Orthognathic Surgery not only improves facial appearance. It also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.