Guest guest Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 My almost 18 year old son was just diagnosed with a class 3 underbite. Other than some clicking in his jaw had has no other problems. Now they are reccomending 1 years worth of braces plus orthognathic surger after that. The orthodontist we talked to didn't really make me believe this was a necessary thing. He said there will be over time, wearing down of the teeth and POSSIBLY TMJ problems. Is all this really worth it when he is having no problems now and can't really predict the long term consequenses? Aesthetically, he looks just fine, it's barely noticable. Any advice? Anything I should know about long term problems from NOT correcting this now? I'd appreciate any help you can give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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