Shannon Orthodontics, led by Dr. Chris Shannon and Dr. Tyrel Larsen, has announced that it coordinates orthognathic care with oral surgeons for patients in Kissimmee, Celebration, and Davenport who require jaw surgery to correct skeletal bite problems that orthodontic treatment alone cannot resolve. The practice manages the entire treatment sequence, from pre-surgical tooth positioning through post-surgical alignment, working directly alongside the surgical team.
The distinction matters because some jaw discrepancies are rooted in skeletal structure rather than tooth position. Conventional braces or aligners can straighten teeth but cannot reposition the jawbones themselves. Orthognathic surgery in Kissimmee, FL fills that gap by combining orthodontic and surgical expertise in a single coordinated plan. According to the practice, conditions that typically point toward surgical intervention include difficulty chewing, speech irregularities, breathing complications, and chronic jaw pain—functional concerns that affect daily life and that braces alone are not designed to correct.
The process generally involves two orthodontic phases. Before surgery, braces move the teeth into positions that will align correctly once the jawbones are repositioned. After the oral surgeon completes the jaw correction, orthodontic treatment continues to fine-tune the bite and ensure lasting alignment. Jaw surgery in Kissimmee, FL is therefore a team effort, and Shannon Orthodontics manages the orthodontic side of the plan with the surgical team throughout the process.
Shannon Orthodontics uses 3D imaging technology to support the planning stage. The imaging allows the doctors to map the current position of the teeth and jaws in three dimensions, helping the coordinating oral surgeon understand the movements required during the procedure. This level of detail is particularly relevant for cases involving significant jaw discrepancies, where precise measurements inform both the orthodontic setup and the surgical execution. The practice notes that orthognathic surgery is most commonly appropriate for older teenagers and adults whose jaw growth is complete, because attempting surgical correction before skeletal development is finished can compromise the outcome.
Shannon Orthodontics serves patients from across the Kissimmee, Celebration, and Davenport communities, including adults. Braces for adults are a central component of the orthognathic process, as adult patients undergoing jaw correction require orthodontic preparation and follow-up just as younger patients do. Dr. Larsen also participates in treatment planning, and both doctors are involved in managing cases that move through the surgical pathway. The practice provides orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults and uses 3D imaging to guide treatment planning across a range of cases. More information is available at Shannon Orthodontics.
