Dr. Porto understands that many patients get anxious when the word “surgery” is mentioned. However, the advancement in surgical techniques have tremendously changed not only the surgical procedures themselves, but also the recovery time. Dr. Porto always explains what is the ideal treatment for each case, and there are cases that a combination of orthodontic treatment and surgery is the best option for the patient. For those cases, Dr. Porto will work closely with the most well qualified local oral surgeons in order to have a personalized and ideal treatment plan in place.