Braces for Adults in Harrisonburg

Teeth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are healthy.

We offer a variety of treatments designed for different age groups.  Orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem.

Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of tooth enamel and surfaces, and sometimes jaw and joint (TMJ/TMD) pain and related headaches.

Surgical Orthodontics

Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct severe cases with improper bites and jaw bone abnormalities.  In order to receive orthognathic surgery jaw growth must be complete. Orthognathic surgery will properly align the jaws, and orthodontic appliances will be used to move the teeth into their proper position.

If you need surgical orthodontics, your orthodontist will work with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to ensure that you receive the best care possible. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon will perform your orthognathic surgery, and the surgery will take place in a hospital.  Orthognathic surgery can take several hours depending on each individual case.  Once the surgery is complete, you will have about a two week rest period. Since orthognathic surgery is a major procedure, we recommend that you schedule some time away from work or school during the healing process.  After your jaw heals, your orthodontist will “fine-tune” your bite.