Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi Pokergirl! I had BSSO & Genio on Sept. 28th and I just told my mom how sensitive my teeth have been. They almost feel like I have cavities. Then it passes. It has been different teeth too! I saw my surgeon this week and forgot to ask about it. I'm sure it is all part of healing.

Hi jjames, I haven't posted in a while, but check in a lot and saw your post. I was braced in February. In the beginning I saw the OS about every two months. A few weeks ago I was given a surgery date of August 29th. The past two months, I have seen the OS every four weeks. At my last ortho appointm...

Hi! I was reviewing my orthodontist papers and my payment plan is spread out over two years because that includes two years of appointments. Does anyone know if that means I'll be in braces for two years? Or does that include a few appointments after they come off? The oral surgeon was thinking arou...

Hi Everyone! Well, I finally had my upper (ceramic) and lower (metal) braces put on yesterday! The girl who helped the orthodontist was 34 and just had braces put on a few months back. That made me feel a littler better. She told me that I would be sore for about three weeks. I am hurting pretty bad...

Hi! I just wanted to add that when I was in my early teenage years (now pushing 36), my dentist and ortho suggested surgery. At the time I would have been wired shut for up to six months. My mom chose not to have it done. Back then I would have made the same decision. Now things are so much differen...

I was very lucky to find my dentist! She got me going on the surgery and has been so supportive. I went to the oral surgeon today and mentioned the orthodontist that my dentist referred me to. He said I should be very happy with this ortho. My dentist is so great...she even gave me her home and cell...

Thanks! I'm excited. Glad that I can finally have it done. Hi Meryaten! I have followed your journey for quite some time while researching the surgery!! I am going to the Oral Surgeon tomorrow to have x-rays. Then I see yet another orthodontist on Thursday. My dentist has been a huge help and said s...

Hi karebear46168! Sorry I took so long to reply...we were out of town for a few days. I have been meaning to give an update. It turns out that I was able to drop my husband's insurance and get my own (I have a small business out of my home and was able to get it under that). I will now carry BCBS. T...

I guess around 9 months or so in braces (I don't think they can pin-point an exact time). Then the lower jaw advancement. And I believe up to 6 more months in braces.

I don't know of too many insurances that pay for braces! But I know a lot that do have that age clause! I hate the thoughts of getting braces AGAIN at 35! But I have accepted that I need to do it. If I can figure out a way to afford the surgery.

Hi Lillie32,
Is that just for getting your wisdom teeth out? I have MetLife dental, but the do not cover any type of braces or orthognathic surgery.

Wow I can't believe the covered that! Well, my overbite is almost 10mm, so typically it should be covered. I have to talk to the OS and let this sink in. $30,000 when it is all said and done with the braces. (or a little more). That is a huge chunk of change! But I know deep down inside I have made ...

Just found out the totals and I was SICK! $882 (must be paid 2 weeks in advance) $17,873 Hospital Stay $7,000 for actual surgery (which was $10,000 but they are giving me a discount since the insurance will not cover it. YIKES! If I get one of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurances (I'm pretty sure t...

Wow Phil, I thought that your insurance was one that covered the surgery! What was your hospital bill? And what is a prepaid option? The office called back today and the billing lady said "Oh, it will be thousands of dollars" when I asked the cost without insurance. She could not give me a...

I'm waiting to hear back from the OS to make sure they were correct in that amount. I can't believe it either. Maybe she messed up (I HOPE!). If this OS will not contact he insurance with a written letter, I will see someone else. Right now I'm just waiting for everyone else to get back to me. I hav...