Its just wires and metal/squares,why does it cost so much?
2006-12-26 16:08:20 · 7 answers · asked by Someone 3 in Health ➔ Dental
"up at night" got it right. You are paying for the orthodontist's education, experience and skill. If we had to go to 8 years of college, buy over $100,000 worth of equipment to set up busness and be liable for any imperfections in our work...we'd get paid more too!
2006-12-26 16:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to eBay and buy the "Do It Yourself Braces" kit. It is a box full of wires and metal squares. Oh. Don't forget about the little rubber bands. Just think of all the money you will save on dental fees, not to mention you won't be paying tuition for 10-11 years of education beyond high school.
http://stores.ebay.com/Orthodealer
2006-12-27 00:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the high price comes from the cost for the orthodontist's time spent in check-ups and procedures and what-not. Since it is a specialized skill that few are trained to do they can charge a high price due to a lack of competition.
2006-12-27 00:17:43 · answer #3 · answered by Ape Ape Man 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not really paying for the metal. You are paying for the doctor's skills and expertise and of course, his time.
2006-12-27 00:16:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yea i have braces but it costed me $2,500 i think it costs so much because...actually i dont know maybe they do like to rip people off geez
2006-12-27 00:17:26 · answer #5 · answered by amandacupcake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they just do orthodontists have to make money some way.
2006-12-27 00:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by Kenz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i jus got braces=( it cost me 7,300$ in total i have no clue why it cost that much.But i think it cuz dentist like to rip ppl off!!!!!!!!
2006-12-27 00:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋