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by StumpedSir
Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?
Replies: 14
Views: 1769

Re: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?

Thanks for all the help. Bass off your posts, I assume the costs are fair. My only hesitation with braces is the fact I work face to face with my clients. Although, 6 months of braces isn't that long and I think I can manage! I'm not sure $1k extra for Invisalign is worth it, unless I had to be in m...
by StumpedSir
Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?
Replies: 14
Views: 1769

Re: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?

Thanks for all the help. Bass off your posts, I assume the costs are fair. My only hesitation with braces is the fact I work face to face with my clients. Although, 6 months of braces isn't that long and I think I can manage! I'm not sure $1k extra for Invisalign is worth it, unless I had to be in m...
by StumpedSir
Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?
Replies: 14
Views: 1769

Re: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?

[quote="anarchy45"]Well, where do you live, and what currency? I'm paying a functional orthodontist $6500 to fix my rather screwed-up teeth and TMJ - he gave an estimate of 15-18 weeks, but I'm skeptical of such a short timespan. Then again, I live in NYC and see a very well known orthodon...
by StumpedSir
Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?
Replies: 14
Views: 1769

Re: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?

[quote="oldfart"]I have kids so it was easier to negotiate. Once they found out I had four they knocked off $800 on the price for me, even though only two were doing treatment now. Then after insurance the total came to $10,300 and I mentioned that we really need to keep it at the $10k mar...
by StumpedSir
Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?
Replies: 14
Views: 1769

Re: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?

I'm not sure how to edit. One last question. Can you negotiate prices? Or is that taboo?
by StumpedSir
Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?
Replies: 14
Views: 1769

Back from the Ortho, now decision time. Fair prices?

Hi team - I'm happy this board exists, as I have found a lot of useful information. My teeth aren't bad, 50% overbite and crowding and top and bottom. I was given two options: - Invisalign for 7-8 months costing $5100 (includes everything and check ups) - Ceramic/clear traditional braces costing $39...