Jaw surgery vs tooth extraction. Which is the best option for me?

Personally, I don't prefer either option. There are compromises and adverse consequences for both of these options and rare indeed is the case where one of these two options is the only option. Search for a provider who understands "Functional Jaw Orthopedics" or "Epigenetic Orthodontics". More than likely, your problem can be resolved with simple removable appliances that are comfortable and easy to wear and eliminate the need for extracting teeth or doing costly and traumatic surgery.Good luck!

first doctor who responded said he didn't like either option...I agree....I don't like to have teeth extracted or ask for surgery.  Unfortunately though sometimes these are required.  His answer that some type of  orthodontic treatment called "functional orthodontics" or "epigenetic orthodontics can correct your problems is magical thinking that is not really supported by the scientific literature or by the vast majority of trained orthodontists.The reason you are getting different opinions is that your problem (like many other people) is caused mostly by a skeletal disharmony.  Now if orthodontists wanted to ideally fix every patient with skeletal problems we would be treating a very large percentage of our patients with surgery...obviously we don't.  The reason is that most of the time, when the skeletal problem are not too severe, we can move the teeth to compensate for the skeletal disharmony.  The problem is that the more severe the disharmony the more compensation is needed...eventually requiring tooth extractions in some cases.  At some point (depending on the doctor and the patient's wishes), the compensation becomes too severe to get an acceptable result...at this point surgery is brought up.It sounds like you are at this borderline position...You need to have your doctors explain the pros and cons of their plans...then you need to decide which way to go!