Thread: Jaw surgery? or not?

Hi there, am new to this forum and still need to make my decison about surgery!

Ok basically..I just want some opinions I guess and I really have no clue what way to decide.

The bit about my teeth that bugs me the most- the gaps at the top where teeth have been pushed out of the way due to lack of space can be fixed without jaw surgery. However if I want my teeth and bite to fit better, I need to have the jaw surgery. I've been told that as my teeth don't look that bad jaw wise on the outside that braces will make my teeth look worse before the surgery and that bothers me as I hate my teeth enough as it is!

The other thing that petrifies me is the pain and staying in hospital and recovery. Part of me is thinking just go for it, it's got to be worth it as I've had teeth I've hated for years and surely I deserve to have the teeth I want but I'm not sure if I can go through with it.

I've been told that if I decide I definitely don't want the surgery then they will close the gaps at the top and take teeth out the bottom and straighten them as best as possible but they can't really say how well this will turn out and that obviously wouldn't help with my jaw positioning or bite.

So idk..just opinions anyone..please? It's been months since my last hospital appt and I really need to get back to them with a decision.

Thanks.