How do you go about requesting plastic surgery?

2019-08-06T18:26:00-04:00

I know they’ll do a rhinoplasty if there is nostril issues. But how do you request oral/maxillofacial surgery? I know there’s a such thing as the teeth straightening surgery, which is an alternative to braces. And the Army doesn’t cover braces unless there’s jaw problems. I don’t have jaw problems but I do have a tooth that cuts into my lip.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2019 6:40 PM

2019-08-06T18:40:18-04:00

Have you spoken with your Dentist? Chances are this could be fixed with either a little shaving of the tooth or a tooth extraction.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2019 6:56 PM

2019-08-06T18:56:32-04:00

So what you're saying is that you have jaw problems?

Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Aug 6 at 2019 8:27 PM

2019-08-06T20:27:26-04:00

Can it hurt to get a medical opinion

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2019 8:37 PM

2019-08-06T20:37:39-04:00

You don't. If there is a maxillofacial surgeon available and you warrant it, your dentist will refer you. Just like if there's an orthodontist available and you warrant it, they'll refer you.