Braces

[SkyRider]

Anybody here have or recently had and/or have kids who have braces? Is it true they cause $6,000 (and I thought dental implants are expensive and they are)?

 

[believer26]

Thats about what they cost for my child about 8 years ago.

 

[TeasePlease]

sounds about right for conventional ortho. Might want to look into alternatives like Invisalign, which is more expensive but better than a mouth full of metal.

 

[jcpro]

Shop around. I had braces on in my late thirties for a couple of years. The cost was about $2500, if I remember correctly.

 

[rhuarc29]

Depends on the case. If your teeth are crooked as hell, it'll cost more. My cousin was a moderate case and her braces cost $5000 ten years ago. I hear that today Invisalign costs about the same as braces did a decade ago, so regular braces are probably cheaper than that now.

 

[shakenbake]

Shop around. I had braces on in my late thirties for a couple of years. The cost was about $2500, if I remember correctly.

Shopping around is a good idea. However, the OP should check the practitioner's references and reputation, as well. there are a few scammers out there when it comes to orthodontics, as with any other treatments.

 

[shakenbake]

Depends on the case. If your teeth are crooked as hell, it'll cost more. My cousin was a moderate case and her braces cost $5000 ten years ago. I hear that today Invisalign costs about the same as braces did a decade ago, so regular braces are probably cheaper than that now.

Invisalign is not for everyone, however. We went through looking at the options for my two brats a few years ago. The orthodontist we chose was very reputable and quoted us a price of about $6k for each child, with follow-up for some time after the braces came off.

 

[SkyRider]

Thanks guys. While $6,000 is outrageous, it seems to be the "norm" for braces.

 

[Hiding]

Thanks guys. While $6,000 is outrageous, it seems to be the "norm" for braces.

It's expensive, yes, but they make a change that lasts for the rest of your life. Well worth it to avoid potential problems and boost confidence.

 

[canada-man]

does insurance cover braces?

 

[gcostanza]

 

[nitelifer]

Had some installed around 18 months ago to fix an issue (in my 50's), cost in west end Toronto was $7K.... I go in every 6-8 weeks...had to get my BITE back...benefits paid around $2k for it....rest was all me.

 

[SkyRider]

Had some installed around 18 months ago to fix an issue (in my 50's), cost in west end Toronto was $7K.... I go in every 6-8 weeks...had to get my BITE back...benefits paid around $2k for it....rest was all me.

My friend's employer's dental plan also paid $2,000 of the $6,000 cost. She works in marketing so appearance is important (we humans are so shallow).

 

[drunkmunky]

i've been meaning to get mine.
you don't HAVE to get invisiline....

but 4-5k for a good job is to be expected.

Question is: how does he find, we, me, us, find a good practitioner?

 

[nitelifer]

Ok.....you asked for it......lol

"WORD OF MOUTH"

 

[stay]

about 6K and if you don't have benefits pay in a single year and take the health credit on your taxes. I suggest you interview a couple of doctors to get a feel. some play with the numbers, so you want to know the all-in price.