Question about braces and jaw surgery

[SkyIsTheLimit]

I've had braces for 2 years which is a long time considering my teeth were already straight. My edge to edge bite still isn't fixed. It's not severe, it's a borderline edge to edge bite but yet and still I'm VERY uncomfortable and have problems with speech. My profile is normal, and I've consulted with two oral surgeons in the past that said I wasn't severe enough for surgery based upon the fact that I look normal, but I'm still uncomfortable. Both surgeons did see my concern but thought it was minor. Anyway, I'm wanting to have jaw surgery now but what I'm wondering is would I have to have braces for much longer before surgery? Of course I will consult with an oral surgeon about this, but I know you all have a lot of knowledge, and since my arches are normal, would I have to wear braces for a year or so before surgery?

The only other option I have is to wear headgear to bring my upper jaw forward, but I'm concerned about relapse.

[Sunny]

surgery is only needed for people with bone issues ... so make sure that this is identified first.

Once it's known which part of your jaw didn't develop correctly, decisions are made with regard to how to get the teeth sitting, so that when surgery is done, they're almost in the correct places.

Good luck taking to some surgeons to find out if you're bone or dental.