Metal Mouth Message Board

Ravenclaw wrote:I'm glad you were able to get approved. It really pays to be persistent.

thanks.
I read about other people struggling to get their surgery approved and wanted to give some hope not to give up.

If you can't afford to drop major coin (40K$+) for jaw surgery and rely on your health insurance, I've found that Jaw Surgeon's insurance coordinator is just as important as the surgeon him/herself. Since 2015, I've seen different jaw surgeons and have been pressed to get my health insurance to cove...

We're around the same age-- hope to see some updates

aquaphor works wonders

Sonicare because my dentist recommended. It saved my mouth.

Drinking through a straw can help.

25 but better late than never

I think for peace of mind im going to get mine deep cleaned before i subject my teeth to braces

I'm around your age and am getting some on too.
Good luck!

I work in a corporate setting and see some people with braces and its no big.
confidence is key.

Congrats on your journey almost finishing! Quick insurance question question -- I read on your other posts that you had this covered by Aetna POS II. I'm upgrading my insurance to Aetna POS II next year in hopes to get it covered. Do you know how you/your insurance coordinator emphasized your mastic...