There are so many questions that arise when I mention this to my friends, but the one question that comes up is, "Why do you need jaw surgery?"
Here is where my answer comes in:
I decided to get a corrective jaw surgery procedure because a) it'll help me health-wise in the long run and b) I don't like how I smile with an awkward underbite that acts as a flaw. Now I know it does not look noticeable from the outside, but if you lived with my jaws, then you would understand. Having an underbite can be awkward because I chew irregularly and go through sleep apnea at night. It becomes a problem and an inconvenience, especially when you haven't had "normal" jaws since you were about 7 years old.
Also, getting jaw surgery was important to me because if I didn't, I'd experience health problems such as sleep apnea and dental problems. I do not want to experience any more problems. I have worn braces since I was a sophmore in high school. Now I'm a senior in college about to graduate with a bachelors degree. It's about time that I pass the "ugly duckling" stage.
Lastly, I feel this surgery will give me a boost of confidence I have yearned for. Even though I feel confident and happy most days, it still bothers me that I have an awkward smile (when smiling in full expression), and that my jaws click when I open and close my mouth. It sounds strange but I truly want to feel like I can look at myself in the mirror and love what I see, not superficialities or years of self-confidence issues.
Here is where my answer comes in:
I decided to get a corrective jaw surgery procedure because a) it'll help me health-wise in the long run and b) I don't like how I smile with an awkward underbite that acts as a flaw. Now I know it does not look noticeable from the outside, but if you lived with my jaws, then you would understand. Having an underbite can be awkward because I chew irregularly and go through sleep apnea at night. It becomes a problem and an inconvenience, especially when you haven't had "normal" jaws since you were about 7 years old.
Also, getting jaw surgery was important to me because if I didn't, I'd experience health problems such as sleep apnea and dental problems. I do not want to experience any more problems. I have worn braces since I was a sophmore in high school. Now I'm a senior in college about to graduate with a bachelors degree. It's about time that I pass the "ugly duckling" stage.
Lastly, I feel this surgery will give me a boost of confidence I have yearned for. Even though I feel confident and happy most days, it still bothers me that I have an awkward smile (when smiling in full expression), and that my jaws click when I open and close my mouth. It sounds strange but I truly want to feel like I can look at myself in the mirror and love what I see, not superficialities or years of self-confidence issues.
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