Braces, Surgery or Both? (photo)

Always hard to tell from photos but you certainly don't look like you have a problem that HAS to have surgery. Nobody has a perfect bone structure and we often just do a little compromising and compensation to get a good result (although a "perfect" result might be surgicial

The term "surgery" can mean so many different things, so "maybe" when it comes to that. A simple gum contouring surgery might be all you need at the end of braces. There is nothing wrong with a little vanity, but you likely will notice improved function as well after braces. Seek advice from 2 or 3 orthodontists to see what they suggest.

I would agree with Dr. Waxler. It's difficult to make any statements based on just a couple photos, but it doesn't look like you NEED surgery or even braces. It looks like your back teeth fit together pretty well (based on your left side photo). And if assuming your right side is just like your left, then it looks like your problem is limited to teeth and not bones. Surgery is correction of the bones. Teeth can be corrected with braces or Invisalign and a little... more