u/TinyPuddingPounder

Image 1 — Surgery candidate or body dysmorphia?
Image 2 — Surgery candidate or body dysmorphia?

Surgery candidate or body dysmorphia?

I hate my side profile and gummy smile. I've seen two orthos who recommended just braces for my TMJ and overbite, and Ive seen an ENT specialist who only recommended a surgery for my deviated septum. All of them have stated that if I were their child, they would neverr recommend jaw surgery for me.

I have no problem sleeping, but I do find it difficult to keep my mouth closed during sleeping and additional teeth grinding issues, which they said was due to the nose issues and crooked teeth.

I have an upcoming braces + TADS appointment this week but Im second guessing it right now.

u/TinyPuddingPounder — 9 hours ago