Do you pay more with prolonged treatment?
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Do you pay more with prolonged treatment?
I just thought of something - If your orthodontist decides to prolong your treatment, do you have to pay more? For instance, if they tell you in the beginning that your treatment will take 2 years and cost $5000.. and then you find out that you'll be in braces another year. Would you continue to pay for the extra service, or just stick with the original cost quoted in the beginning?
I hope this isn't confusing to anyone - I tend to rant when I don't understand something
I hope this isn't confusing to anyone - I tend to rant when I don't understand something
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I also have a contracted amount--same price no matter how fast or slow it goes.
However, some orthos do charge more for prolonged treatment. I was looking at another ortho (sounds like a car, no?) who told me he'd try no extractions with damon 3s, but if I had to get the extractions it would prolong my treatment and increase my price by almost $1000...I didn't end up going with him for that reason.
However, some orthos do charge more for prolonged treatment. I was looking at another ortho (sounds like a car, no?) who told me he'd try no extractions with damon 3s, but if I had to get the extractions it would prolong my treatment and increase my price by almost $1000...I didn't end up going with him for that reason.
four bicuspids removed 1/3/06
clear uppers and metal lowers placed 1/5/06
timeframe for braces: 24-30 months
Like KK said, it depends on your contract. Most (not all) orthos quote a price that includes an estimated treatment time, x-rays, molds, visits, etc. That price is fixed no matter how long the treatment time ends up actually taking. Other orthos set up a payment plan dependent upon the estimated time. Anything over that time is out of your pocket.
Bottom line, do not sign anything until you read the fine print of your contract and you ask all the questions you need to.
Bottom line, do not sign anything until you read the fine print of your contract and you ask all the questions you need to.
Top Ceramic Braces: July 2004 - Self-Eruption of an Impacted Upper Right Canine
Bottom Metal Braces: December 2005 - Crowding
Debanded: December 2006
The story
Bottom Metal Braces: December 2005 - Crowding
Debanded: December 2006
The story
my agreemenat covers the whole treatment including retainers. i put a down payment, and then 16 payments of $162. that is the total even if treatment takes longer tahn the predicted 16-20 months.
there is some fine print in the contract that states if treatment is prolonged secondary to patient non-compliance then additional fees may be required.
chris
there is some fine print in the contract that states if treatment is prolonged secondary to patient non-compliance then additional fees may be required.
chris
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3m clarity on top changed to supertorque metal
3m victory metals bottom
estimated treatment time 16-20 months