Metal Mouth Message Board

1. Wisconsin
2. $3000 (would've been $5800 but I got discounts for a.m-only appointments, the ortho's anniversary special, and a small discount for having dental insurance, though it doesn't cover ortho).
3. Metal uppers and lowers (synergy)
4. 2 years

I have aetna DMO... I am anticipating that they will cover 50%. Anyone have any experience with this insurance?

1. Where are you located? Ortho is in Mesa, Arizona and I live a few miles away in Scottsdale, Arizona.
2. How much are you paying for your braces? Total fee would have been $6100 but I got a family discount since ortho is my cousin
3. What kind of braces do you have? (ceramic, metal) In-Ovation C ceramic uppers, will have metal lowers
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 16-18 months

Ellabelle wrote:1. Wisconsin
2. $3000 (would've been $5800 but I got discounts for a.m-only appointments, the ortho's anniversary special, and a small discount for having dental insurance, though it doesn't cover ortho).
3. Metal uppers and lowers (synergy)
4. 2 years

Wow that's great you get a discount for having am appointments. I wish my ortho did that. Is there a reason your ortho has that discount? (Im going to guess because a lot of parents try to have their kids appointments in the evening after school) I always have a morning appointment because I work night shift and usually go in right after work.

1. Location: San Diego, CA USA but ortho is across the border in a one-man private practice SPAM, Mexico.
2. Cost of braces: US $4015-$4115
Breakdown:
$0 consultation
$600 down + $2560 (32 adjustment payments at $80 each and included a palate expander I ended up not needing )
$266 (4 bicuspid extractions and 1 impacted molar extraction thanks to a friend's discount)
$129 (x-rays and records)
$360 (1 cleaning and 8 fillings -_-;)
For a total of $3915, retainers not included which will be ~$100 (Essix) or ~$200 (Harley).
Best money ever spent!
3. Type of braces: traditional metal for uppers and lowers.
4. Estimated time in braces: 3-3.5 years

1. Australia
2. $7000 - $2600 approx. covered by health insurance
3. Ceramics upper and lower
4. 18 months (hopefully)

1. Where are you located? East Central Florida
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $5800, with $1,000 being covered by insurance.
3. What kind of braces do you have? Don't have them yet (Thursday). Ceramic uppers, metal lowers.
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 24 months

NICURN85 wrote: Wow that's great you get a discount for having am appointments. I wish my ortho did that. Is there a reason your ortho has that discount? (Im going to guess because a lot of parents try to have their kids appointments in the evening after school) I always have a morning appointment because I work night shift and usually go in right after work.

The am-only appointment discount is $1000! Yes, since 3/4 of their clients are kids, there is high demand for after school appointments. Morning works so much better for me with my work schedule, so it's a win-win.

1. Where are you located? Maryland
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $6400 USD
3. What kind of braces do you have? Damon metal (self-ligating) on top and bottom
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 24 Months

My braces were originally going to be about $6900. My insurance only covers orthodontia up to 19 years old, but having coverage knocked $500 off of my bill. It also would have been about $600 cheaper if I had gone with traditional braces over the Damon system, but I like the way they look better. There are no ligatures so you get a nice consistent metal color (at least when I don't have power chains). I was also able to fix some of my own issues (wire popping out in the back, etc.) because of the doors that I can open and shut myself. :)

Woodbridge, NJ.
$4000 after a $1000 discount from the ortho because the insurance company doesn't cover braces (he's awesome).
Traditional Metal Braces.
Estimated 18-24 months, although he said my case would most likely be around 18 months instead of 24.

1. Where are you located? Central Florida
2. How much are you paying for your braces? ~3800..We thought insurance would cover 25%. Found out that was only if i was <18. Ortho still took 15% off anyways
3. What kind of braces do you have? Metal uppers and lowers
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 24-26 months

1. Where are you located? Japan

2. How much are you paying for your braces? about US$8,000-$9,000 depending on the exchange rate. This includes the records appointment the pre and post records appointment consultations, all visits during treatment, a bite plate and post-braces retainer.

3. What kind of braces do you have? Ceramic, metal ties. Haven't got the bottom ones on yet but they too will be ceramic.

4. What is your estimated time in braces? 3 years.

Ciara

1. Where are you located? England, UK
2. How much are you paying for your braces? £3800
3. What kind of braces do you have? Ceramic upppers (can't remember the type), and metal lowers (not yet put on)
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 18-24 months

Charleston, West Virginia
$6750.00 + $392 for four extractions before braces
Full In-Ovation C Top and Bottom
Time 24 months
Records, retainers, and retainer follow up appointments for 1 year included.

1. Gilbert, Arizona
2. $6600
3. In-Ovation Clear top & bottom
4. 24 Months +/- 3 months

Cost also includes progress photos and 1 year retention and retainers