a price range, please. and how long do you have to wear them? My teeth are crowded and im getting braces this summer. I'm 16.
2007-06-16 14:21:47 · 18 answers · asked by Class of '09 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Your orthodontist will tell you approximate length of treatment, as well as the cost.
Price depends on where you live... here in New Jersey, they are over $4000.00 and usually you can make payments over the duration of treatment. If you have dental health coverage, you may be reimbursed a portion of the expense -- again, someone at the Orthodontists office should be asking for your insurance information to help you determine if there is any coverage.
The length of treatment depends on just how crooked your teeth are, as well as how well you comply with your treatment instructions - such as wearing the rubber bands as much as you are supposed to. After the braces come off, you have to wear retainers for a couple years to keep the teeth from shifting out of alignment again.
2007-06-16 14:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The prices for braces varies greatly depending on what needs to be done. I suggest going to a orthodontist and getting a free price evaluation. You usually need them for a couple of years, again depending on your teeth. Having said that, mine cost around $3000
2007-06-16 21:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by Michael Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will differ quite a lot. For what it is worth, my orthdontist charges £2600 for a full set (upper and lower) of metal braces. That is $5138.
The time you have to wear them will differ based on what needs to be fixed. Only your orthodontist can give you an accurate time, but the general average is 2 years.
2007-06-17 19:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the quote i got was about $5000. that includes the clear porcelain hardware and all the follow-up visits. it also includes anchors into my upper incisors that help straighten the teeth out faster.
the time frame was 18 months. 2 years if i didn't get the anchors. but it depends on how bad you're teeth are. i just have an overbite but my teeth are straight. all that stuff factors into how long it will take.
2007-06-16 21:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got the "Invisalign" and I payed U$ 4,500.00
I like it because nobody tells I'm wearing braces!!
I have to wear the top one for 8 months and the bottom one for about 4 months.
Peace!
2007-06-16 21:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically 3,500 to 4000 for traditional. Depeding on how bad your teeth are usually a year and a half to 2 and a half years
2007-06-16 21:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mines cost me $5000 in No Ca, w/no insurance, and wore them for 2 1/2 years (a year long than estimated but wasn't charged additional). But it varies from dentist to dentist and depends on your area. =)
2007-06-17 05:35:04 · answer #7 · answered by Amy L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is about 500 to 2000 dollars and u could wear them up to 2 years
2007-06-16 21:24:20 · answer #8 · answered by erica r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I paid $7000 for Invisalign. They were very new at the time, so they were more expensive. I live in the Chicago area. I wore them full time for two years. My teeth were not really bad to start with.
2007-06-16 21:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by Wren )O( 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It will depend on the amount of damage that needs repaired and how much your insurance will cover...it could be a few thousand it could be a couple hundred.
2007-06-16 21:25:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋