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Went to my Ortho on Monday and got schedule for debracing for March 11th

I had upper Jaw surgery on September 27, 2014. I was first told i needed surgery at 19. After 2 orthodontist and almost 4 years of adjustments. I finally had the surgery done. Dealing with health insurance companies is a headache but after a handful of visits i finally got the surgery approved. This...

My insurance is Aetna (HMO) in California though every insurance is different. My story is that I first went for one of those free consults with my orthodontist who outlined the range of problems that I had and various treatment options - one of which was surgery. I then authorized the orthodontist...

I think your ortho would be willing to help you along in getting whatever you need for insurance approval for the surgery. Though you may want to check in with your oral surgeons office to see if they can do it for you (if they have staff that are used to dealing with insurance companies) or at lea...

So i finally see the ENT doctor in which i waited 6 months to see thinking he would be the one declining or approving my request for surgery. And all he ends up doing as handing me a sheet with the following information. 1. Letter from requesting oral surgeon or DDS 2. Pertinent medical history rela...