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Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:49 pm

6 grand canadian for mine. Zero is covered as they now consider braces as cosmetic dentistry. Used to be covered..not now

Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:49 pm

6 grand canadian for mine. Zero is covered as they now consider braces as cosmetic dentistry. Used to be covered..not now

#18 Post by **pucca26** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:39 pm

About U$S 2.500 for everything when I'm done

#19 Post by **missingu** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:44 pm

This post finally helped me figure out why I seemed to be "at odds" with the general opinion here. It hit me when I saw flowertowngal's great closing to her post - "Straight teeth - priceless". The light bulb went off - straight, white teeth simply aren't a priority for me as I think they are for most people here. The tally begins:

root canal first molar (and crown) - $1,100
root canal on same tooth 3 yrs. later - $1,300
extraction same tooth due to root fracture - $300 (multiple appts)
scheduled implant same tooth area - $2,000 (unless I can get the OS to extract the 2nd molar, too, so I get rid of the "hole" from extraction. This would be my choice, but not going to happen.)

Just on tooth 30, I will have spent $4,700 alone.

The tally continues:

TMJ splints to realign jaw (bad idea) - $3,750
Braces to really realign bite (only for functional reasons, believe me) $5,900
Extraction of incisor for braces - $200
Untold hundreds in doo-dads- $500
Untold hundreds for cleanings...

Totals a little over $15,000 - no insurance. If money weren't an issue, maybe I'd prioritize differently, but my passions are different, and for me, as long as my teeth are baseline healthy and functional, I'm perfectly OK whether they are straight, gapped, crowded or any variation thereof. To me the whole ortho thing is a business transaction, not a relationship, as I guess others see it, so what I expect of an ortho may be different than others and how I approach ortho may be different too. Different strokes for different folks.

I hope the forum remains a place where people can have braces-speak whether the perfect smile is within their reach or just within a dream.

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#20 Post by **lilpikachu** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:59 pm

flowertowngal wrote:Initial ortho consult and x-rays - $200
Surgical consult - $100
Dental consult - $100
Periodontist consult - $100 <----
Fillings needed before braces - $600
Root canal needed before braces - $500
Gum grafts needed before braces - $2,300 <----
2nd ortho consult after getting fed up with 1st ortho - $100
Actual braces - $5,000
Dental appts. since braces, required by ortho - $400
Braun electric toothbrush - $120
Misc. braces maintenance "stuff" - $100

Grand total - $9,620

Straight teeth - Priceless.

Better start saving for my gum grafts then! Eek!!

#21 Post by **MATEO'S** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:03 pm

well i have dental insurance but it does'nt cover braces..so i put $3,300 so far the total cost will be $4,600..but this is a gift from my hubby for my b-day..mateo's

#22 Post by **tofino** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:11 pm

Hi All.

$7000.00 CDN, already paid out of pocket. OUCH.

And another 5 or 6 thousand for mandibular advancment surgery this summer. OUCH.

But it's only money.

Cheers

Glen

P.S. My 'before' photos remind me that it's been worth every penny.

#23 Post by **brandee987** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:26 am

Grand total - $9,620

Straight teeth - Priceless.

I like that flowertowngal!

SO far my braces were $4850 and I had a gum lift prior to being braced that cost $2500. Luckily my ortho office gives me toothbrushes, proxy brushes, wax, toothpaste, and floss at every single adjustment!!! I love it!

#24 Post by **river** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:43 am

Iv had two ortho's

first ortho consultation fee Â£60 paid
next appointment would of cost me Â£80 not paid
then the braces would of cost me Â£2900 not paid
and then retainer fee unknown as i did a runner
to much money and could not afford the bill.

moved house so i tried again at a different place

consultation plus x-rays Â£ free

3 teeth extractions nhs Â£ around 25
clear braces and retainer Â£2000

so it pays to look around and try and get a free consultation

im 21 so too old for nhs ortho treament plus i have no cover so all my own money. but well worth it.

#25 Post by **Iceolated** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:10 pm

Down payment: $1390
Total Cost (including gadgets): approx $6000

Getting a smile what will boost my health, self-esteem and confidence.......Priceless

Some things money can't buy, fortunately, good looking teeth isn't one of them.

Cheers,

Ice.

#26 Post by **hollywood_smile** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:24 pm

in mexico braces treatments are around 2,000 dls and 3,000 dls mine is going to be 2,700 dlls
besides that the impressions cost was someting around 60dls, plus extractions, still dont know how much, and of course gas, ill need at least 5 dlls per visit for gas. im still on spacers so dont know yet hoe much will i spend in supplements

#27 Post by **SoCalBoi83** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:51 pm

So far I have spent $1600 on my dental work. Fillings, extractions, cleanings, etc.. My braces are $3800, the expander is $600, and I expect to pay an additional $600 in the next couple years on products. Altogether I'm gonna spend about $6600 on my teeth! And I'm telling you they better look great, lol.
Kevin

#28 Post by **Flora2006** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:05 pm

Oh for sure! For the amount we are all paying, I expect my teeth to be picture perfect!

AND stay perfect...no relapse!

#29 Post by **johnnyboy519** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:06 pm

So far i paid for all my record and analyzing and that costed my 350 plus a down payment of 840 and monthly payments of 200 dollars

#30 Post by **braceface69** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:28 pm

My total will be $5500. Today I was in seeing my ortho and it was suggested that I get whitening after they come off next week. My parents had their teeth whitened by this guy and it was $300! So I asked how much I would need to pay to get it done and he said he wouldn't charge me a penny! AWESOME!

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