“Can you get braces after jaw surgery?”

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“Can you get braces after jaw surgery?”

I am a 24 year old female. I want to know if you can get braces after jaw surgery?

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**Dr. Dennis Nagata** Dentist Honolulu, HI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Dennis Nagata Dentist Honolulu, HI

In most cases, the orthodontic/braces treatment should be planned before, during, and after jaw surgery.

**Dr. Jacqueline Ann Marcin** Dentist York, PA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jacqueline Ann Marcin Dentist York, PA

Yes. But it also depends on what type of jaw surgery you had, how long ago, etc.

**Dr. Howard Andrew Katz** Dentist Pasadena, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Howard Andrew Katz Dentist Pasadena, MD

yes