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Felis
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Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#301 Post by Felis »

1. Where are you located? Perth, Australia
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $7000
3. What kind of braces do you have? Ceramic and metal
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 18 Months

Darrinoc
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Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#302 Post by Darrinoc »

Orange County, California

4100.00

Ceramic

24-26 months

OldBikerBag
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Joined: Thu May 17, 2012 4:53 am
Location: Pacific NorthWet

Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#303 Post by OldBikerBag »

Idaho, USA

$5,000 USD

Damon 3 clear and metal

12 to 18 months
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385 Days in Damon Braces

Clairebear1993
Posts: 30
Joined: Tue May 29, 2012 5:14 pm
Location: Australia

Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#304 Post by Clairebear1993 »

1. Singleton, NSW, Australia (small town)
2.$5800
3. All metal
4. 12-18 months

ITALIANNYC
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2012 5:59 pm

Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#305 Post by ITALIANNYC »

Dentist has been very understanding about price. I bought the DENTAL SAVE plan that takes 25 percent off braces work. My guy is in the network.

Total cost is 3000

All metal

24 months

jay360
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Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:50 pm
Location: Western WA

Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#306 Post by jay360 »

I will be having braces put on the first week of August. This is somewhat exciting for me, as I have always wanted to have straight teeth and a nice smile. The orthodontist office was great, very friendly and helpful.

1. Where are you located? (city, state) Northwest Washington
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $5800
3. What kind of braces do you have? (ceramic, metal) Metal (self-ligating)
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 24 months

dolcebabe
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Joined: Thu May 31, 2012 8:54 am

Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#307 Post by dolcebabe »

1. Where are you located? Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $9970-includes consultation,records,retainers. insurance cover $3000.
3. What kind of braces do you have? damon clear top, damon metal bottom
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 24-28 months

xanidu2012
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Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#308 Post by xanidu2012 »

Georgia, USA
$5,400
metal (uppers/lowers)
20-24 months
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BracedSurgeryStudent
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Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#309 Post by BracedSurgeryStudent »

I never got around to mentioning it:

1. Where are you located? Boston(Brookline), MA
2. How much are you paying for your braces? Free. Courtesy of the Orthodontist.
3. What kind of braces do you have? Full Damon 3mx
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 30 months
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Ashybear
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Location: Gold Coast, Australia
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Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#310 Post by Ashybear »

I'm getting my braces on the 18th, but I'll still reply here :)

1. Where are you located? Gold Coast, Australia
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $7500. $1300 covered my insurance, and I get to pay a $2400 deposit and then pay the rest off.
3. What kind of braces do you have? In-Ovation C on top 8, full Damon metal elsewhere.
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 21-24 months.

nikkibabie19
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Location: Caribbean
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Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#311 Post by nikkibabie19 »

1. Where are you located?
Answer: Trinidad & Tobago (Caribbean)

2. How much are you paying for your braces?
Answer: $22,100.00 Had to pay a down-payment of $6500 (I am doing it in 4 payments bcuz i cant afford it all at once) and then monthly installments of $650.00 for the next 2 years

3. What kind of braces do you have?
Answer: Traditional metal ones

4. What is your estimated time in braces?
Answer: 18-24 months
Age: 23; Gender: Female; Where: Caribbean


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bnelson52
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Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#312 Post by bnelson52 »

1. Where are you located? Minnesota
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $1800
3. What kind of braces do you have? 6 month smiles
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 6 months???? hopefully

snarfblat
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Joined: Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:58 pm

Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#313 Post by snarfblat »

1. Where are you located? Edmonton, Alberta
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $8000
3. What kind of braces do you have? Ceramic and metal
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 24 Months

Lillypad
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Joined: Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:14 pm

Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#314 Post by Lillypad »

1. Where are you located? Central Kentucky

2. How much are you paying for your braces? $2700 Out of Pocket ($300 (10%) discount for upfront payment)

3. What kind of braces do you have? Ceramic on top with white decorative wire (not loving the wire) and metal on bottom (My ortho did the ceramic for no extra cost just because he doesn't have alot of adults and wanted to use the ceramic...lucky me)

4. What is your estimated time in braces? Originally said 8 months, now saying 12 and that they won't come off until he is satisfied.

AltoRose
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Re: what's the cost of your braces?

#315 Post by AltoRose »

Oh wow, I feel really lucky after seeing some of these quotes!!

1. Where are you located? Delaware

2. How much are you paying for your braces? $2700 out-of-pocket (original quote was $5200 but the ortho was offering a Groupon for $1000 off treatment, plus my insurance is kicking in for $1500)

3. What kind of braces do you have? Metal.

4. What is your estimated time in braces? 14 months, unless they have to pull teeth midway through treatment.
Second go-round with braces! Age: 32

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