Surgical orthodontics in Mount Laurel, NJ is for the small number of patients whose jaw or bite discrepancy is significant enough that braces or aligners alone can’t fully correct it — think a noticeably uneven bite, jaw asymmetry, or a significant over- or underbite tied to how the jawbones themselves grew. It’s important to be clear about what this involves: Ellis Orthodontics does not perform jaw surgery. Dr. Len Ellis and Dr. Simona Lekht are board-certified orthodontists who manage the orthodontic side of your treatment — diagnosis, tooth movement before surgery, and bite refinement after — while the surgery itself, called orthognathic surgery, is performed by a licensed oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Think of it as a two-specialist team built around one plan. Our doctors handle everything related to moving your teeth into the right position and coordinating the timing; your oral surgeon handles the surgical correction of the jawbone itself. You’re never left to manage that coordination on your own.

If a dentist or another orthodontist has mentioned that your case may need surgical orthodontics, or you’re simply noticing a jaw that doesn’t meet evenly, a surgical orthodontic consultation with our team is a low-pressure way to find out what your actual options are — including whether surgery is even necessary for your case.

Dr. Len Ellis and Dr. Simona Lekht, the Mount Laurel orthodontist team at Ellis Orthodontics

Here’s how orthognathic surgery coordination typically works with Ellis Orthodontics:

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    Comprehensive evaluation and imaging

    Dr. Ellis or Dr. Lekht examines your bite and jaw alignment and takes the imaging needed to understand what’s happening skeletally, not just with your teeth.

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    Collaborative planning with an oral surgeon

    If surgery looks like it may be needed, our team coordinates with a trusted oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to confirm the diagnosis and plan.

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    Pre-surgical orthodontic phase

    Braces or aligners move your teeth into the precise position needed before surgery, which can take a number of months.

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    Surgery, performed by your oral surgeon

    The corrective jaw surgery itself takes place at your oral surgeon’s practice or hospital, not at Ellis Orthodontics.

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    Post-surgical orthodontic phase

    Once you’ve healed, our team fine-tunes your bite with continued orthodontic treatment.

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    Retention

    A retainer plan protects your results long-term.

Orthognathic Surgery Coordination You Can Trust

One Consistent Orthodontic Team

You see the same two doctors — Dr. Ellis and Dr. Lekht — through both the pre-surgical and post-surgical orthodontic phases, so your care doesn’t get fragmented.

Real Coordination With Your Surgeon

Our team communicates directly with your oral and maxillofacial surgeon so your orthodontic and surgical timelines line up.

Honest Guidance, No Pressure

If your case doesn’t actually need surgery, we’ll say so. Surgical orthodontics is only recommended when it’s genuinely the right path.

Surgical Orthodontics FAQs

Does Ellis Orthodontics perform jaw surgery?

No. Orthognathic (jaw) surgery is performed by a licensed oral and maxillofacial surgeon, not by our orthodontists. Dr. Ellis and Dr. Lekht manage the orthodontic treatment before and after your surgery and coordinate closely with your surgeon.

How do I know if I need surgical orthodontics instead of regular braces?

A comprehensive evaluation is the only reliable way to know. Some bite and jaw discrepancies can be corrected with braces or aligners alone; others involve the jawbone itself and need surgical correction. A surgical orthodontic consultation will tell you which category your case falls into.

Who will I see for surgery — do you make the referral?

Yes. If surgery is appropriate for your case, our team coordinates with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and helps guide that referral so you’re not navigating it alone.

How long does the whole process take, from braces to surgery to finishing treatment?

Timelines vary by case since they depend on your specific bite and jaw correction needs. Dr. Ellis or Dr. Lekht will walk you through a realistic timeline for your situation at your consultation.

Is surgical orthodontics only for adults?

Surgical correction is typically considered once jaw growth is mostly complete, which is usually in the teen years or later, but every case is evaluated individually.

What conditions might require corrective jaw surgery?

Significant bite discrepancies, jaw asymmetry, and some severe TMJ or airway-related jaw issues can be reasons a surgeon and orthodontist recommend it together — never something we’d suggest without a full evaluation first.

Jaw Surgery Orthodontist Near Me: Serving South Jersey

If corrective jaw surgery in NJ may be part of your plan, we handle the orthodontic side and the orthodontist oral surgeon referral so your care stays coordinated. Patients visit us from these nearby towns:

Marlton, NJ

Marlton patients can book a consultation with our orthodontist Marlton NJ team.

Moorestown, NJ

Moorestown patients are a short drive away. Visit our orthodontist Moorestown NJ page.

Medford, NJ

Medford patients can learn more on our orthodontist Medford NJ page.

Cherry Hill, NJ

Cherry Hill patients can find details on our orthodontist Cherry Hill NJ page.

Dr. Len Ellis and Dr. Simona Lekht, both board-certified orthodontists, manage the orthodontic side of every surgical orthodontic case at Ellis Orthodontics, working in coordination with your oral and maxillofacial surgeon from diagnosis through retention.

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