Patient guide
Jaw surgery corrects a jaw or bite imbalance that braces alone cannot fix. It is a long, planned pathway: braces first, then the operation under general anaesthetic with a short hospital stay, then fine-tuning with braces and retainers. This guide explains each step and what the recovery involves.
Reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Alsmadi · October 30, 2026
Before
Send us your photos and any X-rays on WhatsApp. A doctor reviews them and tells you whether your bite may need surgery, or whether braces alone could correct it.
You receive your treatment plan and its price in writing within 6 hours, with each phase of the pathway and when you need to travel.
Your coordinator arranges the airport transfer and stays in touch with you on WhatsApp from arrival to departure.
At the clinic we assess your bite and take X-rays and 3D scans.
During
What happens
Braces align the teeth before the operation, often for 1–2 years.
Why it matters
So the teeth fit together once the jaws are moved.
What happens
The jaw movements are planned digitally.
Why it matters
So the operation follows a precise plan.
What happens
The operation is done under general anaesthetic, usually from inside the mouth.
Why it matters
To move the jaws into a balanced position.
What happens
You stay in hospital for a short time, then rest during the first weeks.
Why it matters
So your first recovery is monitored.
What happens
The braces are fine-tuned, then retainers are fitted, with follow-up reviews.
Why it matters
To settle the bite and keep the result.
After
A coordinator can go through your case with you.
