Unfortunately, braces only work on the teeth - if there is an underlying issue with the jaw bones, that can only be corrected with orthognathic surgery. That said, sometimes a mild skeletal issue can be disguised orthodontically. You're doing exactly the righth thing to consult with a professional - in fact it might not be a bad idea in a case like this to seek more than one opinion. And one thing that you'll want them to look at is the issue of whether the growth has now ceased.
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