I am a 35 yr old mother of two. I have contemplated getting braces for over a period of years. It wasn't until I actually got divorced, relocated and started making changes that I decided to really give it a shot.
My first consultation was in April 2006. I was very encouraged but not to comfortable with the amount that it was gonna cost or the monthly payments. I was quoted at $4912 -monthly payments of $177.08 for metal braces and $5312 for ceramics. He wanted me to have my build up down (had 2 root canal in April 2006) That was after my dental plans 25%. Needless to say I got discouraged.
After I turned 35 I just made up my mind to do it.
Consult # 2, this was okay, but the orthos attitude lured me away. I was quoted at $4833.75 including the finance charge of $453.75. He wanted a downpayment of $320 with payments of $115.95/month. He wanted me to have my crowns put on first.
Consult # 3, This was the office. Everyone was so friendly and had these perky attitudes and the dentist was straight forward with me. The atmosphere was what I was looking for. This way gonna be a part of my lifestyle for the next 2 1/2 to 3 years so i wanted to be as comfortable as possible.
The price was lower and the monthly payments was the lowest.
Diagnosis:
Class I right molar, Class I right cuspid, Class I left molar, Class I left cuspid
Upper and Lower Teeth are severely crowded
Upper front and Lower front are severely crowded
Posterior Crossbite on both sides
Crossbite
Upper front teeth stick out
Lower front and back teeth are on different levels
Upper midline is off to the left
Relaxed Lip Posture
Lower Jaw sits back
Treatment Recommendations
Level and align teeth
Push front teeth back
Eliminate crowding
Correct crossbite
3 extractions- 2 upper, 1 lower
Spacers placed in on Sept 5, 2006
Spacers replaced on Sept 12, 2006
Upper Teeth Metal Braces (american ortho) on Sept 14, 2006
Banded uppers and lowers on Sept 14, 2006
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