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1. Where are you located? ( Melbourne, Victoria (Australia)
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $10,500 Aus
3. What kind of braces do you have? (ceramic, TAD's and pallet appliance)
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 24 mths min
Started treatment to correct open bite non surgically
1. Where are you located? Ireland
2. How much are you paying for your braces? €3200 (included 3 extractions, filling and retainer)
3. What kind of braces do you have? Damon clear top and bottom
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 18 months
1.) Bay Area, CA
2.) $8200
3.) All metal since I'm a surgical case
4.) not sure on the time, but if I get fit with suresmile braces after surgery I think this whole thing will be less than 2 years.
1. Where are you located? Kernersville, NC
2. How much are you paying for your braces? total $5700-includes braces, retainers, and 2 years of retainer follow up--Insurance paid $2000
3. What kind of braces do you have? all metal, self ligating (not Damons)
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 20 months
1. Where are you located? Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $8, 500 : Includes fixed and removable retainers afterwards (no dental insurance), the consult and records were free. There's also the choice to pay in installments
3. What kind of braces do you have? They aren't fitted yet, but I have the choice of all metal or ceramic uppers with metal lowers (ceramics will be a few hundred dollars more)
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 2.5 years
1. Where are you located? east bay area, california
2. How much are you paying for your braces? 5500
3. What kind of braces do you have? clarity ceramic upper and traditional metal lower
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 16 months
1. Where are you located? Washington State
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $6000
3. What kind of braces do you have? Invu ceramics but price was same for any style braces or invisalign.
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 1 year