Orthodontics · Valleyfield and Vaudreuil-Dorion
Misaligned jaw in Valleyfield and Vaudreuil-Dorion: chin forward or set back
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01In brief
Misaligned jaw: who should you see and what are the options?
Often coordinated with an orthodontist
When the chin looks very far forward (lower jaw forward) or very set back, the problem doesn’t come only from the teeth, but also from the position of the jaws. During growth, an orthodontist can sometimes guide how the jaws develop; in adults, full correction often combines orthodontics and surgery. At Go Dentiste, our general dentists do the evaluation and, when appropriate, refer you to an orthodontist: 514-533-3368.
- ClinicsGo Dentiste Valleyfield
785, boulevard Monseigneur-Langlois, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Go Dentiste Vaudreuil-Dorion
275, boulevard Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion - Phone514-533-3368
- HoursValleyfield: 7 days a week · Vaudreuil-Dorion: Monday to Friday
- EvaluationFrom age 7, no referral needed
- TreatmentBy our general dentists
- OnlineBooking 24/7
02What to know
What to know
In adults, a jaw discrepancy is rarely treated with orthodontics alone: the evaluation helps choose the right team.
- The teeth or the bone?Tipped teeth can make a jaw look misaligned. X-rays and an exam of the profile help tell the two apart.
- Growth changes everythingIn children and teens, jaw growth can sometimes be guided. Once growth is complete, only surgery moves the bone.
- A teamSignificant cases bring together an orthodontist and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The general dentist refers you and provides your dental follow-up.
- The orthodontic compromiseIn some moderate cases, the bite can be improved by moving only the teeth. The dentist explains the limits of this approach.
Signs that call for an evaluation
- The lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth
- The chin looks clearly forward or set back in profile
- It’s hard to bite through or chew certain foods
- The lips have trouble closing
- Jaw fatigue or discomfort when chewing
Good to know: For a child whose lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth, an evaluation from age 6 or 7 is recommended: some options exist only during growth.
New patients · First visit
Your complete checkup, in a single visit.
A 45- to 75-minute visit
- Complete exam service and low-dose X-rays
- Cleaning service, the same day when possible
- Written treatment plan, every cost explained
- Coming as a family? Grouped appointments on request: a single trip
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03Options
Possible approaches
The choice depends on age, how significant the discrepancy is and your expectations.
- During growthAn orthodontist may suggest an appliance that guides jaw growth. We refer you with the X-rays.
- Orthodontics aloneFor some moderate discrepancies, moving the teeth can improve the bite. The dentist explains what is realistic.
- Orthodontics and surgeryFor a significant discrepancy in adults: an orthodontist prepares the teeth, and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon repositions the jaw.
04At our clinics
Our role at our clinics
Our general dentists examine the teeth, the bite and the profile, and take the X-rays needed. When the situation goes beyond their scope of practice, they explain it clearly and refer you to an orthodontist, with your file.
During and after specialized treatment, your exams, cleanings and routine care can continue at our clinics in Valleyfield and Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Directions to the Valleyfield clinic
Directions to the Vaudreuil-Dorion clinic
Opening hours
| Valleyfield | Vaudreuil-Dorion | |
|---|---|---|
| MondayMon | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| TuesdayTue | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| WednesdayWed | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| ThursdayThu | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| FridayFri | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| SaturdaySat | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Closed |
| SundaySun | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Closed |
05Related services
Services that may be offered to you
The plan depends on the exam: the dentist explains the options and their costs before starting.
06FAQ
Frequently asked questions: misaligned jaw
Can a misaligned jaw be corrected without surgery?
In children, growth can sometimes be guided. In adults, a mild to moderate discrepancy can be compensated for by moving the teeth; a significant discrepancy often requires surgery.
Who does jaw surgery?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon, working with an orthodontist who prepares and then finishes aligning the teeth.
Why not do everything at Go Dentiste?
These treatments fall to an orthodontist and a surgeon. Our general dentists refer you and provide your routine dental care during treatment.
Does RAMQ cover these treatments?
Orthodontics is not covered by RAMQ (Quebec’s public health insurance plan). Some jaw surgeries done in hospital may be: ask the surgeon.
At what age should a child with a forward chin be seen?
From age 6 or 7. Some approaches are only possible during growth, which is why an early evaluation helps.
07See also
Other orthodontic guides
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Content prepared by the Go Dentiste team (Dr Dominic Morel-Maynard, general dentist and owner). Last updated: October 11, 2026. General information for guidance only: only an in-clinic exam can establish a diagnosis and a treatment plan suited to your situation. At Go Dentiste, orthodontic services are offered by general dentists; cases that require it are referred to an orthodontist.