In some cases, especially with adults, orthognathic surgery may be needed to do such things as reconstructing jaws or jawbones. Such surgery is typically performed in tandem with orthodontic treatment such as braces. Jaw surgery, usually performed by maxillofacial or oral surgeons, involves cutting and

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While their teeth and jaws are not as easily manipulated as children’s, adults derive tremendous benefits from orthodontic treatment. Common problems with adults that may be corrected by orthodontia include tooth loss and degradation of the structures (jaw bones) that support the teeth. Adult tooth

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