Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery): This is a procedure that involves surgically cutting and repositioning the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. After the jaw is moved, it is secured with plates and screws. This surgery usually requires general anesthesia and takes place in a hospital. Recovery can take many months and often includes swelling, jaw pain, a "no chew" diet, and time away from everyday activities. This procedure is invasive and irreversible, permanently changing the bone structure of the face. After everything, the result may not be what you hope for.

JawAlign™: This is a specialized Facial-Driven Dentistry treatment that creates a new bite by moving the jaw into its ideal physiological position naturally. Unlike Jaw Surgery, it does NOT require any metal plates or screws. There is NO pain or downtime. There is NO cutting of the bone. There is NO need for anesthesia. There is NO restricted diet – you can eat whatever you want. And you can even test your new bite before you commit to treatment. For many patients looking for alternatives to corrective jaw surgery, JawAlign™ is the ideal solution.

Orthodontics: Braces and aligners can improve how the teeth fit together by moving them into better alignment – but this does not reposition the jaw itself. Moving teeth to fit the existing jaw structure may flatten the face or create facial imbalance and does not address the root problem and in some cases can make matters worse.

JawAlign™: Unlike orthodontics or camouflage approaches, the JawAlign method by Dr. Bob Perkins addresses the root cause rather than just the symptoms by actually repositioning your jaw into the position it was always meant to be in – not moving teeth to fit an imperfect jaw position.

First Visit: A strong overbite, underbite, misaligned or protruding jaw, etc are mechanical issues. From your very first visit, we can change the “gearing” of your mouth by placing your bite in its ideal physiological position.

Phase 1: After moving your bite to the ideal physilogical position using the JawAlign method, we will place temporary restorations and evaluate you over a period of two to three weeks. This will allow you to try out the new bite in real life; see how it feels when you breathe, talk, eat, sleep, when you look in the mirror

Phase 2: Only once we have met and exceeded all of your smile expectations in the temporary phase, will we replace the temporaries with the permanent restorations. At this point your overbite or underbite will be permanently fixed without surgery, pain or downtime. You will leave our clinic with as close to a flawless result as possible.

Dr. Perkins can treat a number of conditions that were previously only treatable with surgery. This includes:

1. Overbites, Underbites, CrossBites, Open Bites, and Misaligned Jaws. Overbites are one of the most common reasons people are told they need jaw surgery. With JawAlign, we reposition the lower jaw into its ideal physiological position and redesign the bite to support it. This often improves facial balance immediately, without cutting bone or going through years of orthodontics.

2. Small / Weak Chins / Poor Side Profile. When the lower jaw sits too far back, the chin appears recessed and the profile looks weak. Facial features can look out of balance, such as having a “large” nose or unflattering lip posture. The issue is actually the position of the jaw, not these facial features themselves. Many patients are told they need surgery to correct their side profile or their weak chin or jawline. Some patients are even told to get implants or injections. But these solutions do not fix the root problem and do not achieve the ideal look. JawAlign allows us to bring the jaw into the correct position and support it with the bite. When that happens, the chin projects naturally, the profile improves, and the entire lower face looks more balanced.

3. Small Teeth or Worn Down Teeth: Worn down or undersized teeth reduce the vertical support of the face. Over time, this can cause the jaw to collapse inward, contributing to overbites, aging of the lower face, and loss of definition in the jawline. Traditional approaches often involve aggressive drilling for crowns or veneers. By using JawAlign together with prepless veneers we can restore the proper size and shape of the teeth without removing healthy enamel, while simultaneously supporting the jaw in its correct position.

4. "Double Chins" A double chin is not always a fat issue. In many cases, it’s the result of a lower jaw that is positioned too far back. When the jaw sits back, the soft tissue under the chin compresses and loses definition, creating the appearance of fullness or sagging. By repositioning the jaw forward into its ideal position, the chin and jawline become more defined, and the area under the chin tightens naturally.

5. TMJ / Breathing Issues / Jaw Popping & Clicking Most patients don’t realize that their breathing & TMJ issues are caused by the position of their lower jaw. When the jaw is in the wrong position, the muscles and joints are constantly compensating. This can lead to TMJ pain, clicking or popping, headaches, and even restricted airflow. Many patients are treated with night guards or medications, but these don’t address the underlying mechanical issue. By repositioning the jaw into a more natural, balanced position with JawAlign we can improve TMJ and breathing issues. This is why Facial Driven Dentistry is healthcare and not just cosmetic.

At this time, only Dr. Bob Perkins is qualified to treat patients without surgery using the JawAlign protocol. We recommend avoiding any cosmetic dentist that claims to be trained in JawAlign or any of Dr. Perkins' other protocols.

We are located in Malibu, California at 24955 E Pacific Coast Hwy Ste C-100, Malibu, CA 90265. Many of our patients drive several hours or fly from out of state to get non-invasive, non-surgical treatment with better outcomes than they can get anywhere else.

The free visit with Dr. Perkins is generally 30 to 45 minutes long. However, he can spend more time with you if you have additional concerns beyond your bite & jawline, such as your teeth and the appearance of your smile.

Yes. Many patients choose to complete their smile transformation with upper and lower arch porcelain restorations at the same time as their non-surgical jaw correction treatment. Unlike generic veneers, Dr. Perkins specializes in natural, no prep porcelain veneers that protect healthy enamel and support your new jaw position.

Aligners change how teeth fit together, but do not change the position of the jaw. This can create more problems instead of fixing the root problem. MARPE and other palate extenders use screws to expand the upper jaw. This is primarily used for crowded teeth. They do not change the position of the lower jaw or make a difference in your side profile / weak chin or jawline.

Availability is subject to change as spot are claimed and Dr. Perkins' availability changes. Please see the top of this page or call our office for the most accurate details on current available spots.

Yes. Unlike corrective jaw surgery which requires cutting bone and months of recovery before you see the finished result, JawAlign begins with a trial phase for you test your new bite position BEFORE anything is made permanent. You can "try before you buy", risk-free, so you are confident with the result before moving to the next phase.