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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Teeth actually float in your jaw so braces are far cheaper, less painful and simpler than a massive multi layer surgery. My mother actually massaged our gums as children and taught us all to do it on a daily basis. It worked!