Why can’t doctors just perform jaw surgery to move and align teeth quickly then let it heal, as opposed to people having to get braces or Invisalign?

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Edit: Did not expect this to get so many responses. I’m currently several months into Invisalign so have been super fascinated by teeth stuff and was just curious if there was a surgical way to do it, even if it meant way more money, time, and risk. Thank you to everyone who answered!

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You have 2 rows of 14 trees each. They’re crooked. Would it be easier to tie a rope pulling on them and let them grow straight themselves, or dig them all up and replant them? For extra credit, which is better for the tree?

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