What are the risks of correcting a protruding jaw?

Few: If the correction requires orthodontics and jaw surgery, there are very rare surgical risks that can arise. If you are motivated to address this, working with an orthodontist and a maxillo-facial surgeon will give you a great amount of information so you can weigh the risk:benefit ratio of going forward. Best of luck!

Large jaw: Malocclusion, nerve damage, relapse. The risks are infrequent if surgery is done by an experienced surgeon.

Very safe: Very safe procedure when manages by board certified oral surgeon and othodontist. Risks include nerve damage, non-union, relapse, delayed healing. unsatisfactory cosmetic result. Discuss with your surgeon.