Abstract: Systems and methods for moving teeth to desired positions within a patient's mouth. A method starts with a step of installing orthodontic appliances, such as brackets, on the teeth to be involved in an orthodontic treatment Then, the gingival tissue is incised along a curve that substantially extends in parallel to the gum line of the gingival tissue at a predetermined distance. Subsequently, the incised gingival tissue is reflected to form a gingival flap and thereby to expose an alveolar bone underlying the gingival flap. A portion of the exposed alveolar bone adjacent the roots of the teeth is moved, preferably in the form of a groove. Then, the orthodontic appliances are adjusted to move the teeth and thereby to realign the teeth as intended.