Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic Surgery in Phoenix, AZ — Corrective Jaw Surgery That Changes Lives
When braces alone can't correct your bite, orthognathic surgery realigns the jaws to improve function, appearance, and quality of life.
About the Service
More Than Braces Can Fix — Correcting the Jaw Itself
When teeth don't come together properly, the underlying cause is often skeletal. Orthognathic surgery repositions the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both — improving chewing efficiency, speech clarity, jaw pain, and in some cases, sleep-disordered breathing.
Orthognathic surgery is almost always performed alongside orthodontic treatment: your orthodontist aligns the teeth within each jaw before surgery, your surgeon repositions the jaws, and post-surgical orthodontics fine-tune the result. The combined timeline typically runs 18 to 24 months.
Candidacy
Am I a Candidate?
- Significant underbite — lower jaw protrudes beyond upper jaw
- Significant overbite or open bite orthodontics couldn't correct
- Facial asymmetry caused by uneven jaw growth
- Chronic jaw pain, clicking, or difficulty chewing related to skeletal imbalance
- Sleep apnea or airway obstruction partially attributable to jaw position
Why Tänder
Why Choose Tänder?
Collaborative With Your Orthodontist
We coordinate directly with your orthodontist throughout the combined treatment timeline.
Board-Certified Surgical Training
Hospital-based residency training in the full scope of orthognathic procedures.
Local, Familiar Care
Treatment happens at a dental office near you, not an unfamiliar surgical center.
Cost & Financing
Cost & Insurance
Insurance: When medically indicated for functional reasons, orthognathic surgery is often partially covered by medical insurance. Our team can assist with documentation.
Treatment timeline cost: Cost varies based on case complexity and the combined orthodontic/surgical plan — discussed at consultation.
We work with leading financing partners, including CareCredit and Sunbit, to help make treatment accessible — ask about current plans and monthly payment examples at your free consultation. Most dental insurance plans offer partial coverage for medically necessary procedures; our team can help you understand your specific benefits.
Recovery
What to Expect
2–4 Weeks
Most patients return to desk work and light activity on a soft diet.
3–6 Months
Full bone healing and resolution of swelling, though most patients feel normal well before that.
18–24 Months
The full combined orthodontic and surgical timeline from start to finish.
Care Close to Home
Expert Oral Surgery — At a Dental Office Near You
Board-certified surgeons, an in-house lab, and a care team that coordinates with your dentist — across Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, San Tan Valley & Queen Creek.
FAQ
Orthognathic Surgery — Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients return to light activity within two to four weeks; full healing takes three to six months.
When medically indicated, it's often partially covered by medical insurance. We help with documentation.
In most cases, yes — pre- and post-surgical orthodontics are part of the typical 18–24 month timeline.
In some patients, jaw advancement can improve airway dimensions, evaluated with your sleep medicine provider.
Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, and Greater Phoenix.
Is Jaw Surgery Right for You? Let's Find Out Together.
A free consultation with our surgeons is the right next step — no pressure, no obligation, close to home.