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Will jaw surgery ruin my life?

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bebccrApr 23, 2014
The reviews for jaw surgery seem horrible and scary. However I am really considering it (but not for an overbite- at least I dont think I have that). Is it really luck or chance with that type of surgery? Why so many bad reviews?

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Dr. Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD
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Answered on Apr 29, 2014
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Dr. Majid Jamali, DMD
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