Frequently Asked Questions

Your teeth looked fine before. Why are you doing this?

• My teeth and jaws were not healthy - they did not fit together properly and they were failing one by one because of my bad bite. If I did nothing I would lose all of my upper molars within 5 years and not be able to replace them.

This surgery seems so drastic. Isn't there something less invasive that can be done?

• I researched this extensively with multiple orthodontists and could not find any alternatives that would work for my case. Believe me, I looked. There are a lot of risks associated with the surgery and I wouldn't go through with it if I had any other options.

Why didn't you get clear braces instead of metal braces?

• Ceramic braces are more difficult to remove. They can damage the enamel on your teeth during the removal process. I've had enough things go wrong with my teeth that I decided not to risk damaged enamel in the name of vanity.

Will you get your braces off before surgery?

• Unfortunately not. The braces are needed to do some fine-tuning of my teeth after the surgery.

• My braces will come off between 6 months to a year after surgery. The way things are going, it will probably be closer to a year.