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

March 5, 2015
Asked By:sikwitit30 in Griffin, GA

I'm a young adult that needs braces. I've been told by 2 orthodontists that I have an underbite. One tells me jaw surgery, the other says teeth extracted. I've had surgery in the past and trying to avoid surgery of any kind, if possible. I'm kinda curious as to why I'm getting different opinions. Is having teeth extracted that bad? Will it affect my jaw that bad in the future. The emphasis the first orthodontist is placing on jaw surgery is kinda making me second guess the 2nd orthodontist's opinion.

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