What Is Surgical Orthodontics?
Many people would love the benefits of a straight, healthy smile, but not everyone wants to wait years for results. Whether you're worried about crowding in your mouth, bite problems, or crooked teeth, surgical orthodontics at La Jolla Dental Wellness Center offers a way to overcome these issues. Our approach, known as Wilckodontics® or Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO), combines orthodontic care with periodontal surgery to help guide teeth into proper alignment while strengthening the bone that supports them. With Wilckodontics, many patients are able to enjoy a straighter smile in months rather than years. Find out if you're a candidate for surgical orthodontics by scheduling a comprehensive exam at our dental center in La Jolla, CA today.
How Are Surgical Orthodontic Treatments Performed?
We'll begin with a thorough examination of your teeth and jaw, using x-rays and intraoral scans to evaluate the underlying bone structure. This step helps us collaborate with your orthodontist to build a personalized treatment plan for your smile. Once a plan has been established, we'll schedule periodontal surgery to prepare the bone around the teeth. During this procedure, the gums are gently lifted to gain access to the jawbone, where we'll make precise adjustments to stimulate your body's natural healing response and encourage the teeth to move. Depending on your needs, we may also perform a bone graft to reinforce your jaw and create a stronger foundation as your teeth shift.
Almost immediately after your surgery, you'll be fitted with braces or clear aligners. Throughout your plan, we'll check in with you regularly to ensure your orthodontic treatment is on track. In most cases, patients see their desired results within the next 3 – 8 months.
What Are the Benefits of Surgically Assisted Orthodontics?
Orthodontic treatment is not limited to traditional braces or aligners alone. For some patients, combining orthodontics with techniques like PAOO can make it easier to achieve meaningful improvements in alignment and bite balance. The benefits of our surgically assisted approach to orthodontics at La Jolla Dental Wellness Center include:
- Helps teeth move more efficiently during orthodontic treatment
- Expands orthodontic options for adults with moderate to complex alignment concerns
- Supports healthy bone around the teeth during tooth movement
- Can shorten overall orthodontic treatment time
- Encourages long-term stability once your treatment is complete
La Jolla Dental Wellness Center Reviews
Always a great experience! I moved to sd recently and been having a hard time finding a good dentist. Everyone at this center is super nice and really takes the time to listen to every concern I have. I would recommend to anyone looking for an amazing dentist and team!
A medical office of excellence, where all personnel are kind as well as competent.That helped make an oral surgery experience, as pleasant as possible.
amazing staff, great place, thank you for helping me with my teeth! Dr. Kim, Cathy, and Crystal all great! Dr. Kim really listened and helped me become confident about the recommendations she was making for my teeth and I'm happy with the results.
As someone who has always struggled with anxiety at the dentist, the staff here has always put me at ease taking care of my teeth. Dr. Kim is very thorough and explains what she is doing step by step to ensure the integrity of my teeth, rather than proposing the most invasive procedure from the get-go. Crystal, the hygienist, is very meticulous during my cleanings and always offers good dental advice. Cathy, at the front desk, is extremely helpful dealing with insurance, very responsive when it comes to scheduling, and always greets you with her warm presence and a smile. I cannot recommend this dental office enough!! Another perk is that there is plenty of parking and they validate your parking ticket for you!
The best experience I have ever had the people are extremely friendly make you feel welcomed they are very careful with you and the procedure is quick and effective best in the industry100% recommend
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Explore New Possibilities for Orthodontic Treatment
If you're considering orthodontic treatment and want to explore your options, schedule a consultation with our experienced dentists at La Jolla Dental Wellness Center to learn if you're a candidate for surgical orthodontics. Our team works closely with patients to help them achieve their smile goals comfortably and efficiently. Reach out to our dental center in La Jolla, CA to start planning your orthodontic treatment.