What if the braces don't work?

While he is correct to be removing teeth to try to achieve this goal, it is HIGHLY unlikely that braces alone will work.  Also, constricting the size of the arch of teeth normally results in less space for the tongue and causes sleep disordered breathing (sleep apnea).You are MUCH better off having surgery.

If the doctor thinks he may be able to correct your bite with just orthodontics than Epigenetic Orthodontics and the DNA Appliance may be the best treatment for you.  It actually orthopdically grows your jaws and your airway well you sleep.  It is only worn 12-14 hours a day and works with very little pressure and almsot no discomfort.Avoid doing any extractions (Contraction Orthodontics) and stick with functional Growth Appliance (Expansion Orthopedics/ Orthodontics).Ideally it is best to do this between age 3 and 8 but the DNA Appliance is a second chance for adults.It will increase your airway and reduce risk of future sleep apnea or snoring. Ira L Shapira DDSDiplomate, American Academy of Pain ManagementDiplmate, American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineFellow & Regent, International College of CranioMandibular OrthopedicsChair, American Alliance of TMD OrganizationsThinkBetterLife.com