How are you paying for your braces?
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I'm paying nothing at all!
I'm a private patient in the UK, but both my dentist and ortho work on under 18s for free. However, a couple of months after I got braced my ortho changed the policy for new patients so over 16s would have to pay unless they're on the NHS. Had I been planning on being braced a bit later I would still have my old teeth, as they weren't bad enough for NHS. My family wouldn't have spent that much money either so I'm very very glad.
Sim
I'm a private patient in the UK, but both my dentist and ortho work on under 18s for free. However, a couple of months after I got braced my ortho changed the policy for new patients so over 16s would have to pay unless they're on the NHS. Had I been planning on being braced a bit later I would still have my old teeth, as they weren't bad enough for NHS. My family wouldn't have spent that much money either so I'm very very glad.
Sim
Damon 3 braces for 22.5 months.
30th August 2005 - 13th July 2007
30th August 2005 - 13th July 2007
My insurance kicks in and covers any amount over 2000.00.
Fortunately for me my ortho is giving me a great deal since I am his first patient, and that the first set of brackets he put on popped off in the first 4 hours.
I'm paying him the cost of materials which is 1000.00 @ 100/month.
Fortunately for me my ortho is giving me a great deal since I am his first patient, and that the first set of brackets he put on popped off in the first 4 hours.
I'm paying him the cost of materials which is 1000.00 @ 100/month.
Braced with 3M Clarity ceramics, except molar brackets in metal
Uppers 1/10/07 Lowers 3/8/07 Estimated 18 months
My braces story: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... highlight=
I have dental insurance but it only covers up till the age of 19 like most insurance...if I had only been a little quicker to make the first move.
Anyhow, because I need so much appliance my total cost is around $5200.00
I put 200.00 down for my records
710.00 down payment
and I pay 185.00 a month for just under two years.
I have been paying double payments each month so I can have these things paid off way before then.
Anyhow, because I need so much appliance my total cost is around $5200.00
I put 200.00 down for my records
710.00 down payment
and I pay 185.00 a month for just under two years.
I have been paying double payments each month so I can have these things paid off way before then.
Preferred Provider fee: $4300
Clear brackets: $600
Dental insurance covers: $2500
I pay $450 on the first 2 visits to have the brackets on. And then I pay about $94 each month for 18 months.
My ortho told me it's quite rare that dental insurance plans pay $2500. But then, I work for a company part of the biggest insurance broker in the world.
Clear brackets: $600
Dental insurance covers: $2500
I pay $450 on the first 2 visits to have the brackets on. And then I pay about $94 each month for 18 months.
My ortho told me it's quite rare that dental insurance plans pay $2500. But then, I work for a company part of the biggest insurance broker in the world.
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I don't have to put any money down, and I will be paying $129 a month, no interest, throughout my ~31 months of treatment. I also paid $129 for my records and I will have to pay around $500 or so for my retainers at the end.
If the insurance works out (which it probably will but I'm awaiting the pre-authorization) I will pay $109 a month until the out-of-pocket expenses are paid off and insurance pays for the retainer.
If the insurance works out (which it probably will but I'm awaiting the pre-authorization) I will pay $109 a month until the out-of-pocket expenses are paid off and insurance pays for the retainer.
*The Sallymonster*
Now in elastics, too! Since 2/25/09.
Now in elastics, too! Since 2/25/09.
[quote="Meryaten"][quote][quote][quote] No retainers either; truly one of the lucky. [/quote] Ummm [color=indigo][b]T[/b][/color] ... there's no such thing as 'no retainers' if you want your teeth to remain in the same place. :oops: Teeth continue to move during our life ... the only way to prevent this is by some form of retainers for life. This usually means some full time wear followed by between every night to a few[b] nights a week for life[/b]!
If you want to check this out do some google searches and read why there's so many second timers on ths web site.[/quote]
I must be mistaken; perhaps she had some permanent work done (a bridge or implant or something), or maybe she just doesn't wear the retainers (anymore)? Or maybe she does and I just don't know. If I think about it when I talk to her I will ask.
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Maybe it's just not caught up with her yet.[/quote]
after 15 years; I doubt that. I think one of two things:
1) I just don't know what her post-braces treatment was/is, or
2) it caught up with her and nobody has noticed (I did say nobody ever thought she needed worK).
If you want to check this out do some google searches and read why there's so many second timers on ths web site.[/quote]
I must be mistaken; perhaps she had some permanent work done (a bridge or implant or something), or maybe she just doesn't wear the retainers (anymore)? Or maybe she does and I just don't know. If I think about it when I talk to her I will ask.
T[/quote]
Maybe it's just not caught up with her yet.[/quote]
after 15 years; I doubt that. I think one of two things:
1) I just don't know what her post-braces treatment was/is, or
2) it caught up with her and nobody has noticed (I did say nobody ever thought she needed worK).
its free!!
All my treatment is free -good ole nhs.I Went to my dentist in late november who refered me to my local orthodontist.I Then recieved my consulant appointment for dec12th,next week my surgeon.the braces are being put on the 23rd of this month.im 27 and so pleased that its happening quite swiftly and it free!
I wish "FREE" was an option for me.
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1/17/07 - Upper (Clear) & Lower (Metal - self ligatating) Braces
Estimated treatment time = 30-36 months
1/17/07 - Upper (Clear) & Lower (Metal - self ligatating) Braces
Estimated treatment time = 30-36 months
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My braces have gone on free because of the NHS too and I am so relieved!
I had to go to a couple of orthodontist to get it though, I think free treament depends on how severe your case is, obviously if its just cosmetic you would have to pay but if its because of something else then they grade you and if you are above a certain grade you get it free.
I don't know how I would heve paid for it if it wasn't free, makes me feel very lucky indeed.
Sarah x
I had to go to a couple of orthodontist to get it though, I think free treament depends on how severe your case is, obviously if its just cosmetic you would have to pay but if its because of something else then they grade you and if you are above a certain grade you get it free.
I don't know how I would heve paid for it if it wasn't free, makes me feel very lucky indeed.
Sarah x