QUESTION on Corrective Jaw Surgery?

Question

I was wondering if there was a procedure in which the upper jaw can be moved INWARDS? I know that many times it is moved forward, but in my case, I feel with my lower jaw advanced forward, my upper jaw should be advanced backwards for optimal results. That's because I have an overbite and with that, my mouth sticks out a little. Or would wearing braces prior to the surgery help position my teeth/mouth a little inwards? TIA.

Answer 1

Yes, sometimes both jaws are moved, depending on need.Braces are sometimes put on before the procedure to help. An Oral Surgeon would be your best source to determine your needs.

Answer 2

its better to correct the lower than the upper. Doing the upper surgery involves a lot of organs like the sinus & the eye, they could get damaged.