I have had 3 dentists say that i need braces......but?

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......but my parents wont get them for me. the first 2 times that the dentists said that i needed them i really didn't get a reason from my parents why i couldn't get them......and the last time the dentist said it right before my dad got a new job....so we don't have insurance for 2 months........they say that when we get insurance that the will get them for me........but looking at the last 2 situation..when we already had insurance.....im thinking....what gives

here is my situation:
~I have an overbite that i can fit my ring finger in
~ I also have short teeth where when i smile my teeth are so high that you cant even smle{ no matter how big i do}
~and my teeth are really crooked

I know part of the problem is with finance.....so how much do they cost per month on average? and are there any good insurance plans or discounts that you have heard of in Indianapolis,IN? also what exactly IS a Discount??????? AND ANY OTHER ADVICE.........PLEASE HEL

Answer 1

Braces aren't cheap at all. Mine are going to cost me about $3,000 or about $130 a month for 18 months. I have delta dental insurance and they have pretty decent coverage. Sorry to hear about your situation, I hope things get better for you! A discount is when they take an amount of money off of a bill.

Answer 2

well.
i feel your pain.
i have an overbite also.
its not severe.
but i have braces.
I'm 13 now.
and i got them in the end of summer.
luckily my family can afford them.
I'm not sure of the cost per month.
but i know mine cost 5,000 for 2-2 1/2 years of treatment.
i live in California.
but the rates are most-definitely the same.
depending on your age.
&severity.
my best advice is to talk to your parents & convince them how important braces are to your health, and future.
teeth are very important when you are looking for a job.
and while doing other things in life.
then.
get a consultation with an orthodontist, and have your parents describe your financial information.
im sure they can work something out.
my mom is a nurse.
and she fortunatly has great benefits and insurance.
so i think we only paid 2-3,000.
but im not sure.
if you want to contact me further.
you can email me at [e-mail]
or
aim- oonceuponadreamm
i also have a myspace, but would rather not give it out here.
so email me&i will give you the url.
thankss.

annie.

Answer 3

Braces are VERY expensive, more than a lot of people realize. For me, my braces were $167 per month with a down-payment of about $700. Now, I got ceramic brackets (they're clear and much less noticeable on your teeth), but the metal onces are around $130 per month. Considering that you'll need them on for at least a year and a half (and probably much longer considering the severity of your malalignment), that's at least $3000, and braces typically cost somewhere around $5,000. As far as your parents go, judging by how much it costs and what you put across as your family's financial situation, they're probably not hell-bent on getting them for you because it's, in their mind, a primarily cosmetic concern. While your teeth are, according to what you explained, in a rather poor state, you can live with them like that, and while you're the most important thing to your parents, braces aren't more important than having enough money to live on without being in debt. I don't know about insurance plans and discounts in your area, however, for more affordable braces, try consulting with dental schools in Indianapolis. They will offer care at a much more affordable price than that of orthodontists in private practice, and usually, you're worked on by students being scrupulously observed by those who *are* in private practice (i.e. your teeth are not in danger!).

Answer 4

If you are under 19 yrs of age it will only cost $2,100 dollars for braces. If you are older than 19 it will cost $2,250.00 dollars with the link below. Its not dental insurance its health benefist.

It only cost $11.95 for dental benefits for an individual and $19.95 for an entire household. They save you up to 80% on your dental work.

You will also be given FREE prescription, Free Vision and Free Chiropractic Care



I sure hope this helps you

Answer 5

with insurance my insurance company payed for two thousand dollars of my total cost i have something like red cross blue shield

Answer 6

it sounds like u want braces. i have them and they're not that fun. of course i dont knowhow much you need them.