Orthognathic Surgery and Surgical Orthodontics on Maui

For severe bite and jaw problems that braces alone cannot fully correct, orthognathic (jaw) surgery combined with orthodontics can be life-changing. At Maui Braces, board-certified orthodontist Dr. Alex Verga provides the orthodontic side of treatment and coordinates your full plan with a surgeon, at our Kahului, Makawao, and Lahaina offices. Call or text (808) 874-9229 for a free consultation.

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What Is Orthognathic Surgery?

Orthognathic surgery repositions the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both, to correct a significant skeletal mismatch, the kind where the jaws themselves, not just the teeth, are out of alignment. The surgery is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Maui Braces handles the orthodontics and coordinates the overall plan so every step works together.

When It Is Needed

Surgery is considered for severe cases that orthodontics alone cannot fully resolve: a pronounced underbite or overbite driven by jaw position, a significant open bite, marked facial asymmetry, or a large size mismatch between the jaws. It can also improve function and, in some cases, breathing. For many people, the result is better chewing, a balanced bite, and improved facial harmony.

How Combined Treatment Works

Surgical orthodontics is a journey with three broad stages: braces first to align the teeth within each jaw, then surgery to reposition the jaws into the correct relationship, then a final phase of braces to settle the bite. The whole process commonly spans well over a year, and Dr. Alex guides you through each step and coordinates closely with your surgeon throughout.

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Why Maui Braces

Surgical cases demand careful planning and tight coordination. Dr. Alex Verga is a board-certified orthodontist whose practice is limited to orthodontics, and he manages the orthodontic side and the overall plan so your care is seamless. Warm, family-friendly, and rooted in the Maui community.

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Jaw Surgery: FAQs

Who needs jaw surgery?

People with severe skeletal bite problems, where the jaws themselves are misaligned, that braces alone cannot fully correct. An evaluation determines whether surgery is the best path or whether a non-surgical option fits.

Do I wear braces before and after surgery?

Yes. Braces align the teeth before surgery and finalize the bite afterward, so the orthodontics and the surgery work together.

Who performs the surgery?

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon performs the surgery. Maui Braces provides the orthodontics and coordinates the overall treatment plan.

How long is the whole process?

Combined surgical orthodontic treatment commonly takes well over a year, including the braces phases before and after surgery. Dr. Alex gives you a personalized timeline.

Are there non-surgical alternatives?

Sometimes. Early growth guidance in children, or MARPE expansion in adults, can correct some cases without surgery. We always explore whether a non-surgical option can give you a great result first.

What Patients Say About Maui Braces

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“My son received orthodontic treatment from the Maui Braces team over the course of about 2.5 years, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. From day one to the final visit, the staff made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to be helpful and caring.” — Debra Lynn Ho