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jambo532
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#16 Post by jambo532 »

1. montana
2. 5400 that's with the 10% for paying in full
3. ceramic tops and bottoms
4. 18-24 months
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Donna
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Location: Toronto

#17 Post by Donna »

1. Singapore
2. approx $3000 USD
3. In-Ovation C (self-ligating ceramic, top & bottom)
4. 12-18 months
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Blossom
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Location: Sydney

#18 Post by Blossom »

1. Where are you located? Sydney, Australia but I am a Kiwi originally!
2. How much are you paying for your braces? AUD$6000 plus retainers
3. What kind of braces do you have? Damon 3s
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 12-15 months, possibly debanding in 6 weeks!
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Kitagirl
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#19 Post by Kitagirl »

1. Where are you located? Philadelphia suburbs

2. How much are you paying for your braces? Around $4800 (had a very small discount with a dental discount plan)

3. What kind of braces do you have? Ceramic tops, metal lowers

4. What is your estimated time in braces? Around 2 1/2 years...the 1/2 added because of two extractions.
Age 35
Extractions May 2009
Ceramic uppers May 2009
Metal lowers approx November 2009
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fosterp
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#20 Post by fosterp »

1. Where are you located? Seattle, WA

2. How much are you paying for your braces? $8800, would have been 9400 but I get a 7% discount for paying it all upfront

3. What kind of braces do you have? damon metal

4. What is your estimated time in braces? 24-30 months

207
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Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:01 pm
Location: Maine

#21 Post by 207 »

1. Where are you located? Maine

2. How much are you paying for your braces? $4,200 total

3. What kind of braces do you have? Ceramic top & bottom

4. What is your estimated time in braces? 14 - 18 Months

Pattyb
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#22 Post by Pattyb »

1. San Jose, CA
2. $5800 (Insurance covers $1000--better than nothing)
3. Metal and more metal
4. 15 months

40WithBraces
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#23 Post by 40WithBraces »

1. Jupiter, FL
2. $4469 - even though adult orthodontics weren't covered by my dental insurance, they still have a contracted/maximum rate with my orthodontist.
3. Ceramic Upper & Lower
4. 18-24 Months

lealicious
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:00 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia

#24 Post by lealicious »

1. Melbourne, Australia
2. $6050
3. Damon metal
4. Approximately 24 Months + Surgery

xxmissknightxx
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#25 Post by xxmissknightxx »

1. Where are you located? (city, state) London UK
2. How much are you paying for your braces? £3250
3. What kind of braces do you have? (ceramic, metal) Ceramic
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 12-15 months

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TumbleDryLow
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Location: Michigan

#26 Post by TumbleDryLow »

1. Ann Arbor, Michigan
2. $6525
3. Inspire Ice on social 6, metal elsewhere
4. 24-30 months. (But probably longer. <sigh>)

pray4nicesmile
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#27 Post by pray4nicesmile »

1. Washington, DC metro area
2. $6,000
3. Inspire Ice all over (ceramic)
4. Forever; 36 months (3-4 extractions needed)

bookfairy
Posts: 62
Joined: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:24 pm
Location: Europe

#28 Post by bookfairy »

1. Where are you located? Slovenia (Europe)
Got my braces done in our neighbour country, Croatia (half the price, same quality)

2. How much are you paying for your braces? 1100 €, that is 1500 $

3. What kind of braces do you have? In-Ovation C (SL), on top, in 6 months, I am getting them on the bottom, too (and pay another 1100 €)

4. What is your estimated time in braces? 18 months

heather2
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#29 Post by heather2 »

Iowa

$5650

ceramic/metal uppers, metal lowers, smart-clips

2 1/2 years "minimum"

braiiins
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#30 Post by braiiins »

1. Where are you located? (city, state) St. Louis, MO
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $8295 after 8 extractions
3. What kind of braces do you have? (ceramic, metal) Damon self-litigating (ceramic, partial metal) on front 6 on top and bottom and metal on rest
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 3-4 years

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