Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Dear Sir/Mam, I believe I am a prime example for ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY. Its something that everyday I wake up and wish things could be different. When I was 17 I had braces applied to my teeth and a corrective device placed on my upper jaw, but it appears it did nothing. My question to you is that if I go ahead with ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY do I have to go through braces again? Also is the operation covered under private health? Shane P.s I am australian (Sydney) too, so perhaps this question is best answered by an Australian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hi Shane, I live in Perth, and I am 4 weeks post op. You need to go in and first see an orthodontist who will tell you if you need braces or not. He will also need to have xrays and molds of your mouth, so he can make an accurate decision on what exactly you need to have done. He will then give you a referral to see the specialist, who will then tell you what you will need to have done. Because of my 15mm overbite, the braces are only covered by your private health insurance ( I was out of pocket $3800) and they always give you the option to pay in installments over 20-24 months.The surgery was covered by medicare and the gap by your private insurance. The whole thing cost me $7200 and got back $3200, so you are still looking at an out of poket expenses of about $4000 from the surgery,( depending on your ancilary cover). The figures are just to give you an idea. I had top and bottom jaw, gummy smile so they took 4mm off the top jaw and then my chin. The hospital is covered fully by the health insurance fund. I hope I have helped you a little. Good luck > > Dear Sir/Mam, > I believe I am a prime example for ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY. > Its something that everyday I wake up and wish things could be > different. When I was 17 I had braces applied to my teeth and a > corrective device placed on my upper jaw, but it appears it did > nothing. My question to you is that if I go ahead with ORTHOGNATHIC > SURGERY do I have to go through braces again? Also is the operation > covered under private health? > > Shane > P.s I am australian (Sydney) too, so perhaps this question is best > answered by an Australian. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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