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Limited budget - can I get an estimate? Pic incl..
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:46 am
by Marchetti
Well, I'm going into college soon & I've been self-conscious about my teeth since I was a kid. I now finally have the chance to get braces. After reading about invisalign, I'm very excited but I've heard of it costing 5k to 8k in many cases and I just can't afford that.. do you think I could possibly get my teeth fixed with the 10-tray express pack or, say, $3000 max? Or am I being a little too hopeful?
Also, if you have a case similar to mine I'd like to know how much it cost you.. thanks
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:24 am
by Wobblydeb
Hi there and welcome
The best thing to do would be go and arrange a few consultations and ask orthodontists the same question.
If money is tight though, don't cross out getting fixed braces - they can give you a better result, and I'm sure there'll be a few other people at college with them on. A few people with Invisalign (me included) also found they were not so bothered about visible braces after starting treatment. I got so excited about the process that I told everyone I had braces anyway!
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:45 am
by John37
I can't see the pictures. And it would be hard for anyone here to guess how many trays you would need. Consult with an orthodontist or dentist and ask about a dental loan also if it is expensive. You may be able to put a certain amount down then pay a little each month.
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:00 pm
by John37
I can see the pictures now. I don't see any big problems with any of your teeth. It looks like they are all in about the right place, they just need to be aligned a little bit. It's hard to see your bite by the molars, but it looks pretty good. If I were a betting man, I would say there's a chance you could have only 10 aligners.
I think I read somewhere that teeth should only move 0.25mm per aligner. Based on that if each tooth has to move less than 2.5mm, then you would need 10 aligners or less.
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:43 pm
by jeni
In addition to getting a few free consults with orthos as already suggested to find one you are comfortable with, I will recommend that you not be afraid to negotiate the treatment fee with the ortho. Many times professional fees are negotiable.