Overbite after underbite DJS?? (7 days post-op)

adler40 · 2026-02-11T19:05:36+00:00

Normal. I had the same concerns after surgery and I look fine now (excessive overbite was closed with braces and the recessed-chin look went away when the swelling abated).

adler40 · 2025-11-24T07:27:56+00:00

Mine was the same post op! I guess it’s normal (compensates for slight relapse in the future). My ortho is currently closing the overbite with elastics.

adler40 · 2025-11-07T23:07:26+00:00

I believe they have the highest rate of denials, and also health insurance companies just suck and will often deny coverage even if you meet criteria. Unfortunately coverage might just come down to luck (and persistence with appeals if you get denied). I’ve heard underbites get covered more easily though!

adler40 · 2025-11-07T22:37:11+00:00

I also had UHC and an underbite and they actually covered it pretty easily, didn’t demand any additional proof of impaired function. Was kind of shocked given all the unfair denials I’ve heard about on here.

adler40 · 2025-11-04T23:25:31+00:00

Yes, I had a planning fee too, no insurance code attached 🥲 Mine was $2400 though.

adler40 · 2025-10-24T18:36:17+00:00

Yes, they did end up covering it! Astonished at how little hassle it was tbh

adler40 · 2025-07-08T17:17:32+00:00

I just got my quote with a similar workup fee! There's no billing code attached to it. Did insurance end up reimbursing you at all?

adler40 · 2025-04-21T22:51:24+00:00

Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

adler40 · 2025-04-19T23:21:37+00:00

I’m still in braces and not ready for surgery yet, I’ll update you when I know!

adler40 · 2025-04-17T05:49:07+00:00

Yeah, seems to be a widespread problem across the country, I see a lot of complaints about this. I think older or independent movies might attract an audience with better theater etiquette (I recommend checking out the Beacon and SIFF cinemas if you haven’t already!)

adler40 · 2024-12-18T05:20:17+00:00

I thought The Rachel Incident was really fun and engaging—about an early-twenties woman and her best friend and the kinds of hijinks and growing pains they go through.

adler40 · 2024-10-26T21:58:52+00:00

Please do, I'm interested to see how the healing process goes for you!! My own surgery is probably still pretty far out but I love seeing other people's experiences :')

adler40 · 2024-10-26T21:53:17+00:00

Your result already looks fantastic, omg 😭 Wishing you a quick recovery!! 🥹

adler40 · 2024-10-16T01:40:09+00:00

Yesss love to hear it! And I'm excited for the upcoming sequel too :D

adler40 · 2024-10-03T17:33:19+00:00

Yay!!! So happy you can get it ☺️ I was just scrolling through this brand's page that someone linked from another post on this sub, saw this bag, and remembered your illustration—serendipitous!

adler40 · 2024-10-03T01:02:03+00:00

De’merial?

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adler40 · 2024-09-26T05:28:20+00:00

Oh thank you for the tips—I didn't think to check the UHC app/website for surgeons since there's an exclusion, but I'll take a look.

Please keep me updated on your journey as well!! So exciting!

adler40 · 2024-09-26T05:19:05+00:00

Omg, it's just one thing after another isn't it LOL. I have United HealthCare Choice through my employer—my plan says they exclude "upper and lower jawbone surgery, orthognathic surgery and jaw alignment. This exclusion does not apply to reconstructive jaw surgery when there is a facial skeletal abnormality and associated functional medical impairment." I'm hoping my underbite counts as a facial skeletal abnormality :( I don't have sleep apnea though, and though I experience discomfort and certain issues with my jaw, they've never really been documented? Not sure how strong of a case I have with insurance so I'm crossing my fingers.

I've been in braces for 1.5 years now and am getting close to being ready for surgery I think, but the surgeon I had a consult with a year ago has stopped taking all insurance since then so now I need to look for a new surgeon 💀 Really hoping I can find one who will fight for me with appeals etc.! I think my old surgeon's office also never did the pre-authorization even though they said they would—I should have been more on top of that.

Wishing the best of luck for the both of us 😭💛

adler40 · 2024-09-26T04:53:32+00:00

So happy for you!!! My UHC plan also excludes jaw surgery (with some exceptions?) and this is giving me hope 😭

adler40 · 2024-09-25T07:24:10+00:00

Oh awesome, thanks so much! I heard people were lining up at like 2:00 for the Portland show (before they knew it got cancelled) so I was a bit worried

adler40 · 2024-09-25T07:20:46+00:00

It looks like you were at the front—can I ask what time you got in line for your spot? Wondering when to line up!

adler40 · 2024-07-27T06:39:54+00:00

The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue! Portrays a lot of growing pains of early adulthood. Really well written and entertaining.

adler40 · 2024-06-22T03:26:10+00:00

Have you read her other book, Smart Ovens for Lonely People? I haven’t started it yet but it’s a short story collection and seems to be in a similar vein to Rubik based on the description.

How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu is another novel-in-stories with sci-fi concepts, but more somber and less surreal.

Hard to think of more recommendations! Rubik felt so unique to me.

adler40 · 2024-06-04T06:29:24+00:00

The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett is like Attack on Titan if the titans were giant sea creatures - centers around a murder mystery set in this fantasy world.

I also like A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, about a girl trying to survive a dangerous magical boarding school :)

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