Just over two years ago I had surgery (through the NHS) to correct my underbite. I had both upper and lower jaw surgery. I've been happy with my overall profile and the underbite has gone, but I really do not like my new smile at all. I had two years of braces before the big op and I was excited to have a smile that I could finally be proud of, but sadly this wasn't the case for me. I feel that my smile is now goofy. Initially I thought that the surgeon had given me an overbite, but I explained my concerns to him post-op and he completely re-assured me that the bite was perfect. He told me that that these things just take time to settle. Well, I waited and waited and I've been scratching my head ever since. I really have tried to accept my new smile but I really dislike it! It makes me look completely bizarre. It's upsetting that I didn't get that perfect smile that I was dreaming of and I am considering making an appointment to see the surgeon again.
I went through a hell of lot to get to that op and it's sad that I haven't ended up with what a deem to be a nice smile. I look far better with my mouth closed, and that's a bit sad really. My teeth are straight, the underbite is gone, but my smile when showing teeth is very horse-like. I really don't get it at all. Someone commented that it looks like I have false teeth in, and they're right, it does look a bit like that
I know it's been two years but if I'm unhappy with my smile then do you guys think I should try and make an appointment?
