Guest guest Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 If you are a medical candidate for the surgery and have insurance, that would likely cover it. All doctors, states and situations really seem to vary. I have seen everything on this bard from $8,000.00 to $35,000.00. A surgeon - or two- in your area would likely be the most reliable place to go for an accurate quote. Good Luck! On Feb 5, 2005, at 7:28 PM, wouldn't you like to know... wrote: > > Hello, > I just found this board and wanted to get some information if > possible. I'm 28 and have a > pretty bad underbite. It definitely affects my speech patterns (over > the past few years...my > speech has been getting more and more " lispy " ). Anyway, when I was > younger, my dentist > had told my single mother that I needed surgery to move my lower jaw > back to its correct > position...but she didn't have the money and insurance didn't cover > it. I truly need this > surgery now but am afraid of the cost. Could you guys give me an > idea of price range for > orthognathic surgery? I believe I would only need work done on the > lower jaw. Thanks so > much! Kim > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Kim, Since this subject is routinely discussed, I suggest you run a search on this forum. You'll find several threads about it. Ray > > Hello, > I just found this board and wanted to get some information if possible. I'm 28 and have a > pretty bad underbite. It definitely affects my speech patterns (over the past few years...my > speech has been getting more and more " lispy " ). Anyway, when I was younger, my dentist > had told my single mother that I needed surgery to move my lower jaw back to its correct > position...but she didn't have the money and insurance didn't cover it. I truly need this > surgery now but am afraid of the cost. Could you guys give me an idea of price range for > orthognathic surgery? I believe I would only need work done on the lower jaw. Thanks so > much! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Kim, you really need help from an orthodontist and a surgeon. The good news would be that the ortho could fix your problem. If not, if he's a decent fellow and doc, he'll tell you, and send you to a rugeon. Who will be able to fill you in on the expected costs. Which can be near astronomical (think $20,000 to $60,000.) Be candid with both about the financial aspects, and ask what they might suggest to help. If you have dental insurance, you can expect that the company may pay whatever the cap is for ortho -- mine was between $1,000 and $1,500. The braces cost between $5,000 and $6,000. If you have medical insurance, it may cover the surgical costs, but be prepared if you have to fight to persuade them to cover. My surgery was about $10,000 for the hospital, and another $5,000- $6,000 for the surgeons, all of which my insurance covered. You could possibly get lower prices on all of this from a dental and or medical school, if you can be comfortable with students working on you, and with more students troubping through to see what's going on. Good wishes to you. C. > > Hello, > I just found this board and wanted to get some information if possible. I'm 28 and have a > pretty bad underbite. It definitely affects my speech patterns (over the past few years...my > speech has been getting more and more " lispy " ). Anyway, when I was younger, my dentist > had told my single mother that I needed surgery to move my lower jaw back to its correct > position...but she didn't have the money and insurance didn't cover it. I truly need this > surgery now but am afraid of the cost. Could you guys give me an idea of price range for > orthognathic surgery? I believe I would only need work done on the lower jaw. Thanks so > much! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Thanks so much for the replies. I'm a little hesitant to see an orthodonists or surgeon right now because I do not have insurance right now. I'm about to graduate from the University of New Hampshire and hopefully will be getting a job that has med/dental insurance (cross your fingers for me!). The last time I saw an orthodontist was when I was in middle school and those records are long gone. I'm just scared if I consult with an orthodontist now, that any insurance I get after will say that it was pre-existing. I'm not sure exactly how it works...but I'd rather be safe than sorry if you know what I mean. But thanks you for all the replies! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 A rugeon??? My fingers weren't thinking on that one... I meant, of course, surgeon. C. > > Kim, you really need help from an orthodontist and a surgeon. The > good news would be that the ortho could fix your problem. If not, if > he's a decent fellow and doc, he'll tell you, and send you to a > rugeon. Who will be able to fill you in on the expected costs. Which > can be near astronomical (think $20,000 to $60,000.) Be candid with > both about the financial aspects, and ask what they might suggest to > help. > > If you have dental insurance, you can expect that the company may > pay whatever the cap is for ortho -- mine was between $1,000 and > $1,500. The braces cost between $5,000 and $6,000. > > > If you have medical insurance, it may cover the surgical costs, but > be prepared if you have to fight to persuade them to cover. My > surgery was about $10,000 for the hospital, and another $5,000- > $6,000 for the surgeons, all of which my insurance covered. > > You could possibly get lower prices on all of this from a dental and > or medical school, if you can be comfortable with students working > on you, and with more students troubping through to see what's going > on. > > Good wishes to you. > > C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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