“Can you fix jaw alignment without surgery?”

Orthognathic surgery is performed to align skeletal components of the mid and lower face that have resulted in malocclusion that cannot be corrected with stability or appropriate cosmetic results with orthodontic treatment alone. Mild cases of jaw misalignment can be treated with what is considered orthodontic camouflage mechanics to correct the malocclusion without surgery. Jaw growth can be modified in a growing child in some cases using orthodontic appliances. Each case is unique, and each patient should be evaluated by a board certified/eligible orthodontist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon prior to arriving upon a final treatment plan.

As a general rule, to correct underbite without surgery in adults, there are three main options: *Invisalign, braces, and cosmetic procedures like veneers or crowns*. Surgical underbite correction is generally only necessary when there is a more serious skeletal problem responsible for the bad bite.

You can only change the positioning of teeth without surgery. If you have an actual skeletal misalignment, the only way to improve their positioning is with orthognathic surgery.