open bite

i am 37yrs old female suffering from open bite for the last 6-7 yrs, i have not taken any tetment for that, few days back i went to a dentist as i have pain in lower incisors some difficulty in speaking, he tld m in addition i have minor problem in my right TM joint as well. he suggested m to put on the braces and later on  may be surgryalso. i am too apprenshive that whether i should go for the tretment or simply put a device to avoid tongue thrusting

[Jerome Tsang, DDS]

If you're not sure, you can seek a second opinion to find another treatment option for your open bite.  But depending on the severity, surgery and braces may both be necessary.