Why Braces Alone Cannot Fix Jaw Position — And Why Many Patients Get Misled
Many patients come to us from Faridabad, Delhi and NCR saying:
“My dentist told me braces will fix my jaw alignment… but nothing improved.”
“I wore braces for years, yet my chin still looks behind.”
“My bite got corrected, but my face didn’t change.”
This confusion is extremely common, and it is not the patient’s fault.
⭐ 1. Braces Straighten Teeth — They Do NOT Move the Actual Jaw Bones
Braces work only on the teeth, not the skeletal structure.
They help with:
- Crooked teeth
- Gaps
- Minor bite adjustments
- Rotation or angulation issues
But braces cannot correct:
- A lower jaw that is too far behind (overbite)
- A lower jaw that is too far forward (underbite)
- A small retruded chin A long upper jaw causing a gummy smile
- Facial asymmetry
- Jaw shift
- A narrow or collapsed airway
These problems are skeletal, not dental.
Only orthognathic surgery can reposition the actual bone.
⭐ 2. Some Dentists Miscommunicate — Often Without Wrong Intent
In many Indian dental setups, general dentists may try to “manage” a jaw issue with braces alone. This is usually because:
- They want to help the patient avoid surgery.
- They genuinely believe alignment is enough.
- They focus on teeth, not bone.
- They are unfamiliar with maxillofacial surgical planning.
- They want to offer a simpler, cheaper alternative.
But the truth is:
❌ Braces cannot fix skeletal jaw mismatch.
❌ They cannot bring a chin forward or backward.
❌ They cannot correct asymmetry.
❌ They cannot improve airway problems, snoring, or sleep apnea.
Patients often spend 1–3 years in braces with zero improvement in jaw structure.
⭐ 3. Real Jaw Problems Need Real Jaw Solutions — Braces Are Only the First Step
For patients with overbite, underbite, open bite, chin deficiency, or facial imbalance, the correct treatment is usually:
✔ Braces → to align teeth for proper fit
✔ Orthognathic surgery → to move the jaw bones into the correct position
✔ Final braces → to refine the bite after jaw repositioning
This combined approach is the international gold standard.
It ensures:
- Better bite
- Better breathing
- Better facial symmetry
- Long-term stability
- No relapse
⭐ 4. Combining Braces + Jaw Surgery Gives Natural, Stable & Predictable Results
When the teeth are aligned after the bones are in the right place, results are:
- More stable
- More functional
- More aesthetic
- Less stressful on the jaw joints
- Better for long-term oral health
This approach is especially important in North Indian patients where:
- Chin retrusion
- Short jaw
- Facial asymmetry
- Underdeveloped lower jaw
are common concerns.
⭐ 5. We Explain All Options Clearly — No Pressure, No Confusion
Patients deserve to understand the real reason behind their face and bite concerns.
So during your consultation, we:
- Show your jaw position on 3D CBCT
- Compare your bite with normal alignment
- Simulate how jaw correction will look
- Explain if braces alone will or won’t work
- Give you a transparent, honest plan
We believe in clarity, not fear.
Education, not pressure.
Transparency, not sales.
You deserve to know the truth before committing years to braces that cannot solve skeletal issues.
