How much do braces generally cost?

twinklestar23

I've been recently thinking about getting braces. I'm 23 and have an overlapping front tooth which I need to sort out because I hate looking at myself in pictures. Anybody have a general price range?:)

Pigwidgeon

think mine were about €3000, but that was about 5 years ago now.

twinklestar23

how long did you have them on for? were you able to pay the money over the course of the time you were seeing the orthodontist?

Pigwidgeon

twinklestar23 wrote: »

how long did you have them on for? were you able to pay the money over the course of the time you were seeing the orthodontist?

i had them on for 18 months.
yeah if i remember correctly my mum paid in a few different installments over the time!

twinklestar23

that's great kateos thanks very much

Solarball10

I just have uppers and they're costing me 4500. I'm paying monthly so it's pretty handy! Ortho said it should take around 16 months... (one of my front teeth sticks out more than the other so that's the reason I got it done...hated looking at myself in pics as well!)
Good luck

orchidsrpretty

Im getting my braces on in two weeks:o Im getting them on the top and the bottom. They are costing €5000, and I hope to get them off in eighteen months. There is an option to make monthly installments, once its paid off in full by the end of the treatment.

twinklestar23

ozzyoh and orchidsrpretty, thanks for the reply. May I ask ye whereabouts in Ireland are ye? I'm in Cork and I was wondering if the price range differs in the different counties.:)

dymondz

Hi. Im getting braces in October. They are costing 5k for top & bottom. I will be getting 20% back in Jan with tax back. Getting loan from Credit Union to pay. They will be off hopefully in April/May. They are the new 6 month ones.

Brooke01

twinklestar23 wrote: »

I've been recently thinking about getting braces. I'm 23 and have an overlapping front tooth which I need to sort out because I hate looking at myself in pictures. Anybody have a general price range?:)

brace's can cost from €2,000 to €4,000

Enda89

I have my braces on almost 14 months now.

They cost 4000 back in July 07, paid there and then. Handier to get the payment out of the way I think, don't have to worry about it again then.

As for how long you have to wear them. At the outset I was told it would take 2 years. However, just past the 1 year mark and the dentist said we are WELL ahead of schedule and my teeth have moved very fast. Also said I should 95% have them off before Xmas this year meaning I would have only had them on for 1 year, 5 months!

Everyone's teeth are different though and move at different paces. I've heard of people running well over schedule and have them on for over 2 1/2 years!

Pigwidgeon

Enda89 wrote: »

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As for how long you have to wear them. At the outset I was told it would take 2 years. However, just past the 1 year mark and the dentist said we are WELL ahead of schedule and my teeth have moved very fast. Also said I should 95% have them off before Xmas this year meaning I would have only had them on for 1 year, 5 months!

Everyone's teeth are different though and move at different paces. I've heard of people running well over schedule and have them on for over 2 1/2 years!

that is very true, i was originally told 3 years, then 2 then she took them off after 18months

orchidsrpretty

twinklestar23 wrote: »

ozzyoh and orchidsrpretty, thanks for the reply. May I ask ye whereabouts in Ireland are ye? I'm in Cork and I was wondering if the price range differs in the different counties.:)

Im in Wicklow, but I wouldn't say the price differs that much. When I was researching my braces, the cheapest price I was quoted was €3000 and that was up in Newry. Remember that if you are working full time, you will be able to claim 42% or 20% back depending on your tax bracket.