Braces??????

I may be getting braces soon. I am 24 years old. I have developed an underbite and my dentist feels that I need braces. I have a consulation with the Orthodontist.





My question is how much are braces? Do all Ortho's have payment plans.





I live on my own and have insurance but they do not cover Braces. SO I am stuck paying for it myself.





Any advice would be greatful.

Braces??????
yes they have payment plans, but i cnt tell you price b/c it varies person to person %26amp; orthodontist to orthodontist. Mine cost $6,000.
Reply:you'll have a monthly payment, and depending on how bad your teeth are will depend on the cost. Mine cost bout 2,000, it costs bout 125 a month.


ask for clear braces of something, you hardly know they are on!





ps. I dont think its really necessary to have braces with only an underbite, thats just a dentist talkin b/c they want your money.
Reply:The cost A pretty good lot... I haven't had any so I dont know the price but try google..
Reply:mine cost $5,000 but i paid in instalments- had appointments every 6 weeks and paid $200 each time.





most ortho's should have payment plans, i dont know anyone who's had to pay up front.





stick to the metal braces, not clear- they are effective and cheaper, and its not like you can't see the clear ones anyway.





good luck!
Reply:I didn't deal with the money when I first got my braces on (my parents did)...but you'll find a way to pay. Just talk to your ortho!





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Reply:Don't be pressured into something you don't want to do. If you're 24, you're correcting the looks of your teeth. It's not like you're 13 and your teeth and jaw are still growing.





If you do it, see if he offers Invisalign. You're older and they give that to older patients because it's up to the patient for it to work well. It's the same idea as braces, just less noticeable and it's seems to be quicker. You can take out the aligners to eat and brush. I'm doing it now for top and bottom teeth. Cost me about $3000 which is a pretty good price. And I need them for 6 months. I think braces would take longer. It takes a little getting used to but once you've had them, you forget they're in there. And bonus, if you're a person who snacks a lot, it'll stop you from doing that because you need to take out the aligners to eat. So, you may lose weight too.





And yes, they offer payment plans. Or, you can pay it all up front and get a little discount.