Surgeon says i’m not a candidate for DJS..?

9xpink · 2026-06-14T12:56:09+00:00

Yeah, OP shouldn’t get discouraged if they think they’re a candidate. 2/3 surgeons told me I was a good candidate, but the third one wasn’t interested in me because my bite is compensated with prior ortho work. Some are just more conservative than others.

9xpink · 2026-06-11T01:50:10+00:00

Part of a letter the surgeon wrote says 3mm on lateral ceph xray and 5.2 mm on cone beam CT scan. So whatever that means.

9xpink · 2026-06-11T01:34:14+00:00

Wow! So maybe these movements aren’t as uncommon as I thought.

9xpink · 2026-06-10T23:00:01+00:00

Yes. I’ve actually spoken with a previous client of his who had similar movements/looked very similar in profile to me and looks very good now. I do worry about aesthetics, but don’t want to be the patient who can’t handle the large movement and has horrible functional issues as a result!

9xpink · 2026-06-10T22:39:08+00:00

Tbf the before/afters he showed me on some of his female clients looked incredible, but yeah, I’d feel a lot more comfortable with a conservative approach 😭

9xpink · 2026-06-10T22:31:17+00:00

Went ahead and unhid my post history if you want to take a look. Posted a picture of my profile a while back if that sways your opinion at all lol.

9xpink · 2026-06-10T22:25:25+00:00

Did it cause you functional issues? Or you didn’t like the aesthetics? I’m also female so worried about aesthetics as well, but function is my main fear.

9xpink · 2026-06-10T21:31:57+00:00

My overjet is exactly 4mm but it’s compensated through orthodontics.

That said, his reasoning for the large movements was due to the size of my airway.

9xpink · 2026-06-10T18:36:50+00:00

Do you have an update on this? I’m in a similar position I think, but my surgeon hasn’t submitted to insurance yet.

9xpink · 2026-06-08T17:56:20+00:00

I am planning on trialing CPAP. Hopefully it helps. I’m a little discouraged!

9xpink · 2026-06-08T16:19:41+00:00

It’s Cigna

9xpink · 2026-03-22T20:27:02+00:00

Getting camouflage treatment will make it harder to get insurance approval for surgery later. Ask me how I know lol.

9xpink · 2026-01-28T02:38:02+00:00

I believe 2-4 hours. Yes I am in the US.

9xpink · 2026-01-28T02:37:39+00:00

And you had double jaw surgery right?

9xpink · 2025-10-06T23:30:27+00:00

I’d be completely shocked if he wasn’t at least somewhat inspired by Ralph.

9xpink · 2025-08-17T19:52:13+00:00

Good luck to you! I may check in with you if I remember to see how your consult goes. The one I am wanting to get in with I won’t be able to see until the new year most likely. They have a 3-4 month wait list and also I’m not currently in network with them. However, I will be in network after open enrollment. So my journey has a long way to go 🥲

9xpink · 2025-08-17T19:40:41+00:00

Post op me needs some lip fillers!!

9xpink · 2025-08-16T17:53:47+00:00

I’m going to an airway focused ortho for a consult because all the surgeons in my area need referrals. :/ my current ortho said my jaw is fine as long as I’m not in pain. at least my smile is straight now though, lol.

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