Over the last year I've been having jaw pain, popping near my ears, and difficulty sleeping due to what i believe are restricted air ways resulting in mild sleep apnea - I always wake up more tired than when I go to bed. Am I a candidate for Jaw surgery? My chin is flat and set back, but its not as recessed as some of the patients I have seen. Although my bite seems ok I am led to believe My upper jaw is to far out as my midface is slightly longer than I believe it should be. I have never had braces and for the most part my teeth are straight, minus one or two on the bottom. I was not a chronic mouth breather as a child but I did have allergies and asthma which i believe led me to breathe out of my mouth more than I should have.
I have a consultation with a dentist in a week and then probably an orthodontist after that. Am I likely going to need surgery? Will insurance cover it?
I know you're probably not doctors but I figure those who have already went through this might be able to shed some light on my situation.
I really don't mind having surgery, if it will fix my proportions and give me the ability to not feel tired after sleeping for twelve hours I think its well worth it. Money is an issue, I am a 19 year old college student and couldn't pay anything more than 2000 dollars out of pocket. I'm insured by Aetna and if it turns out I really have an issue im sure my parents would help chip in.
