If you have been told that you have a bite that warrants jaw surgery, there’s a chance you may fall into the category of patients who we can treat with orthodontic treatment alone. We offer the most up-to-date orthodontic techniques, which allow us to treat many patients with severe bite issues with orthodontic treatment alone and not jaw surgery.
It is true that some bites require the jaws to be broken and moved into the proper position, but in our office the majority of those cases we can treat in a safe, stable, efficient, and nonpainful way with orthodontic treatment alone. In some cases, these patients can be treated with clear aligners to get the bite correct. If you have been told that jaw surgery is recommended, give us a call so we can see if you have another safe, nonsurgical, affordable alternative.
MEAW is a treatment modality utilizing specialized wires and mechanics to move the teeth to prevent having to have jaw surgery. The patients below were treated without jaw surgery using this MEAW wire. Each of them had been previously told by another orthodontist that their only option was jaw surgery.
Please note that Dr. Barefoot is the only doctor at Total Orthodontics who offers this service. He has patients fly in from all over the US and even from other countries for this specialized technique. Ask for Dr. Barefoot when making your initial exam appointment if you believe you may benefit from his specialized, research-based techniques.
" I currently live in Seattle, Washington and I fly out to have my appointments at Total Orthodontics. "
