My health insurance is refusing to cover the cost of my flap surgery saying it's just normal dental treatment or cosmetic. They cover all surgeries but claim this doesn't qualify. Is flap surgery really considered cosmetic or should it be covered under medical insurance?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Whether surgery is needed depends on the exact diagnosis, size, and severity of the condition. Some cases can be managed without surgery, while others may require it for effective treatment. A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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Can you explain jaw alignment surgery for the lower jaw like how long recovery takes what side effects to expect and roughly how much it costs

Jaw surgery for alignment typically involves a hospital stay of 2-3 days, with full recovery taking 6-12 weeks. Risks include temporary numbness, infection, or relapse. Costs range from ‚Çπ2 lakh to ‚Çπ4 lakh.

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I'm really scared about getting my wisdom tooth removed because it's partially grown and causing me a lot of pain. I've heard about laser-assisted surgery does it actually help with less pain and no stitches? I'm super anxious about the whole procedure

Yes LASER assisted surgery is better but then it adds to the cost. The conventional flap raising method is time tested

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How much does flap surgery usually cost for the whole mouth and how many sessions would it take also what's the ideal gap between each session

ent opinion is advised o the patient.

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