Re: The cost of Surgery

[Guest guest]

The orthodontics are easily taken care of. most orthodontist have a payment

plan. I wouldn't let the cost stop you from proceeding with that. Also, you

might try a dental school, it takes awhile to get started with them but it is

usually a lot cheaper.

I found out wonderful news about my surgery on Friday. I went to the hospital

where I am having it done and applied for financial aid/a location discount.

The finance person was wonderful and ended up giving me a 68% discount on my

surgery because insurance won't cover it. It makes everything more manageable

- $3,000 instead of $12,000. Check into all of your options before you move

forward. good luck.

estevlop1 wrote:

I need to have orthodontics as well as orthognathic surgery, but the

cost of it is stopping me. I have a symmetry problem with my jaw that

is becoming more and more visible as the years pass.I am a student, I

don't have any health insurance, and I make very little money because

i'm in school. I like many others who have the same problem hate to

take pictures and i can never fully smile because i'm so self

conscious. I wish there was some way to get the surgery without

incuring a horrendous amount of debt that I cannot afford. If anyone

has any suggestions I would love to hear it.

[Guest guest]

Insurance does cover this type of surgery. If you have health insurance, I

would suggest making an appt. with an oral surgeon and see what he/she thinks.

estevlop1 wrote:I need to have orthodontics as well as

orthognathic surgery, but the

cost of it is stopping me. I have a symmetry problem with my jaw that

is becoming more and more visible as the years pass.I am a student, I

don't have any health insurance, and I make very little money because

i'm in school. I like many others who have the same problem hate to

take pictures and i can never fully smile because i'm so self

conscious. I wish there was some way to get the surgery without

incuring a horrendous amount of debt that I cannot afford. If anyone

has any suggestions I would love to hear it.