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Treat TMJ with orthognathic surgery in Sydney

Do you struggle with a protruding or receding jaw, or experience discomfort from TMJ issues? For individuals with severe jaw misalignments, a combination of orthodontics and orthognathic surgery may provide the solution.

At Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic, Dr Bachmayer and our experienced team collaborate with leading Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons to deliver trusted orthognathic surgery in Sydney. We specialise in treating TMJ disorders and jaw joint problems, helping you achieve proper alignment, comfort, and improved facial harmony.
Relieve Jaw Discomfort
Treat TMJ with orthognathic surgery in Sydney
What is orthognathic surgery?

What is
orthognathic surgery?

Orthognathic surgery is a specialised form of dental surgery that focuses on repositioning the jaws into proper alignment. It effectively corrects severe jaw misalignments, TMJ disorders, or malocclusions that cannot be addressed with orthodontic treatment alone.

In addition to improving function, orthognathic surgery helps achieve proper facial harmony. By repositioning the jaw, the surrounding soft tissues – including the nose, cheeks, and lips – adjust naturally, creating a more balanced and desirable facial aesthetic.
Expert Care for Your Jaw

Who needs
jaw surgery?

An ideal candidate for jaw surgery is someone who has greatly misaligned jaws, bite problems, or a facial imbalance due to the position of their jaws. Surgery may also be recommended for more complex cases where orthodontic treatment alone will not achieve desirable results.
Who needs jaw surgery?




How do orthodontics and
jaw surgery work together?

Orthodontics will generally be the first step in treatment. Brace treatment will be performed for the first 12 months to properly align the teeth, after which surgery will be implemented if necessary.

The treatment duration with orthognathic surgery is approximately 18 months. By combining surgery and orthodontics, we are able to maximise your facial and dental aesthetics and ensure the best results for severe or complex cases.




Benefits of
jaw surgery

Through a combination of orthodontic treatment and jaw surgery, patients can experience the following benefits:

  • Proper alignment of the jaw

  • Improved facial aesthetic

  • Better oral health and dental function

  • Enhanced chewing and biting

  • Additional space in the mouth, enabling future orthodontics to be more effective

Say goodbye to jaw discomfort

Say goodbye to
jaw discomfort

At the Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your very best smile. We’ve supported patients from across Sydney and Australia in finding relief from TMJ discomfort and jaw misalignment. Give us a call or book an appointment to learn more about how orthognathic surgery can help you.
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Orthodontist Dr Helen Moon in Norwest and Tallawong

Dr Helen Moon, Specialist Orthodontist Sydney

Orthodontic Specialist
Dr. Helen Moon is an orthodontist who has taken the scenic route to perfecting smiles. After earning her Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland, she moved halfway across the globe to complete a Master of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Manitoba. She's now qualified as a specialist orthodontist in Australia, Canada, and the USA because why settle for one country when you can have three?

Her research has been featured at international conferences, and she's a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a member of the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) and CAO (Canadian Association of Orthodontists).

Dr. Moon is passionate about providing evidence-based, personalised care, with a special interest in digital orthodontics and clear aligner therapy. She has also completed the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, an advanced training program in aligner treatment, ensuring her patients benefit from the latest techniques in orthodontic care. With a knack for spotting the little details that make a big difference, she loves helping patients achieve smiles they’re proud to show off.

During her time in Canada, Dr. Moon embraced the cold with skiing, chasing the northern lights, and surviving temperatures that could freeze your eyelashes. Now back in sunny Sydney, she’s swapped snow for sand and spends her time playing tennis, scuba diving, and enjoying life without five layers of clothing.
Dr David Bachmayer, Specialist Orthodontist Sydney

Dr David Bachmayer

Orthodontic Specialist
Dr David Bachmayer graduated as a dentist from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 1979 (cum laude). After practising General Dentistry for three years, he went on to study orthodontics at the University of Toronto, where he received a Diploma in Orthodontics and a Master of Science.

Since arriving in Australia in 1986, David has maintained his private orthodontic practice in Norwest. He has been a tutor in orthodontics at the University of Sydney and has also been a visiting Dental Officer at the Children's Hospital at Westmead.

Dr Bachmayer was awarded the prestigious Harry Sicher Award by the American Association of Orthodontists for his research on children born with cleft lip and palate.

David has a special interest in clear aligner orthodontics and has received the Diamond Invisalign® Provider status. When he isn’t straightening smiles, he can be found paddling his surfski on Sydney Harbour.