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As your Youngsville orthodontist, Oubre Orthodontics provides a variety of expert treatments, including metal braces in Lafayette, to help our patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. Besides providing high-quality orthodontic treatments, we also specialize in correcting problems, such as jaw issues. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty with chewing, talking, sleeping, and other routine activities. Depending on the severity of the jaw issue, surgery may be required to correct the problem.

What is Jaw Surgery?

Corrective jaw surgery, known as orthognathic surgery, treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Orthognathic surgery corrects these problems and, in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, will improve the overall appearance of your facial profile.

Your Youngsville orthodontists use the latest digital imaging technology to diagnose jaw issues and develop a treatment plan. Computerized treatment planning allows you to better visualize the function and aesthetic benefits of treating your jaw issues. You will be able to see what the results will look like after treatment.

When treating jaw issues with the surgery, state-of-the-art materials, such as titanium plates and miniature screws, provide stability, strength, and predictability to your treatment. The advances in technology, procedures and equipment reduce post-surgical recovery time, allowing patients to return to their normal routines soon after the surgery.

Other Treatment Options

As your premier Lafayette orthodontist, we only recommend surgery if it is the only solution to correct the problems. With the latest advances in orthodontics, the issue may be able to be corrected with orthodontic treatment. A temporary anchorage device (TAD) is a treatment that may make surgery unnecessary, and it will reduce the time spent in metal braces. Palatal expanders are another option that can also eliminate the need for surgery by expanding the jaw to correct bite issues or crowding. When used for children with developing jaws, a palatal expander can prevent many orthodontic problems, reducing surgery chances to fix the issues.

Make an Appointment With Your Youngsville Orthodontists Today!

At Oubre Orthodontics, we specialize in a variety of orthodontic services. From metal braces to Invisalign to orthognathic surgery, our expert treatments have helped countless patients achieve beautiful smiles. If you have any questions about jaw issues or you’d like to make an appointment, contact us. Let our leading orthodontist help you achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.

Oubre Orthodontics

  • Oubre Orthodontics - 1605 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508 Phone: 337-988-2025

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