Hi, I need orthognathic surgery.

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I went to my orthodontist to find out what's up with this jaw pain

I've been having lately. He examined me, then basically broke the bad

news to me: On a scale of 1-10, my severeness of my bite is a 9.9. I

have problems in both jaws, and I need corrective jaw surgery. He

explained that I would need to commit the next three years of my life

to braces, and have a surgery in between.

Here's the bad part... he said my medical insurance might not cover

it. I'm really upset and worried over this. I'm having pain, and

they won't cover it? He could say nothing else but " well, that's the

world we live in Mike. "

I'm insured with bluecross/blueshield. I looked it up, and they do

cover it if it's deemed medically necessary.

Anybody have any knowledge/info on what I can do in my situation if

medical insurance doesn't cover? I'm afraid the pain will get worse

over time!