Price of braces/health insurance

moretothegirl

Hi all

So I have to have quite a big of dental work and am just trying to work out how to keep the costs down.

Will need wisdom teeth extracted, also have an adult tooth that hasnt come down yet so while my wisdom teeth are being done I'm going to have an op on this tooth to expose it and help it down.

Then have to have braces on to guide this tooth down. Can't wait to finally have lovely teeth but its expensive!


Can anyone advise me if any of this can be claimed on any health insurance?

And also does anyone know anything about types of braces? My dentist said I could have metal of ceramic ones? Any ideas of prices for both??

Cheers!

day dreamer

Hi there

i hope everything will work out for you with the treatment. Most the cost of the surgery should be covered by the insurance, check with your provider.

the orthodontics is not covered by health insurance, unless you have a specific dental plan. It is a big investment but will be worth it in the end.

Your orthodontist will give you the exact costs before you start

good luck

moretothegirl

day dreamer wrote: »

Hi there

i hope everything will work out for you with the treatment. Most the cost of the surgery should be covered by the insurance, check with your provider.

the orthodontics is not covered by health insurance, unless you have a specific dental plan. It is a big investment but will be worth it in the end.

Your orthodontist will give you the exact costs before you start

good luck

Hi there,

Thanks very much for your reply! I do completely agree that the investment is definitely worth it in the end!

I understand that every dental plan is different from patient to patient and I understand that someone can't give me a proper quote until I have had a consultation. However, I was wondering if there is much variability from ortho to ortho in terms of price? Or if there is anyone who can recommend any ortho who is known for being quite reasonably priced??

I know the investment is worth it, but obviously I want to keep the costs as low as possible as I don't exactly have money to waste either!

I don't know much about this area so I just wonder if anyone with some experience can guide me on this perhaps?

Thanks

day dreamer

Hi again

You dont say where you are so I cannot make and suggestions but if you look up the web you will find the orthodontists near you. Also it is always a good idea to discuss with your own dentist and ask for a recommendation.

Make sure it is a specialist orthodontist, treating impacted canines takes a long time and can be difficult so the cost will probably be at the higher end of the scale, 4000-4500 approx. Ceramic braces are usually 100-200 extra but some give them for free.

Finally I forgot to say the fees are tax deductible at 20% so Revenue will refund you 20% if you are paying tax.

moretothegirl

day dreamer wrote: »

Hi again

You dont say where you are so I cannot make and suggestions but if you look up the web you will find the orthodontists near you. Also it is always a good idea to discuss with your own dentist and ask for a recommendation.

Make sure it is a specialist orthodontist, treating impacted canines takes a long time and can be difficult so the cost will probably be at the higher end of the scale, 4000-4500 approx. Ceramic braces are usually 100-200 extra but some give them for free.

Finally I forgot to say the fees are tax deductible at 20% so Revenue will refund you 20% if you are paying tax.

Thanks very much for that info! Sorry I should have stated that I am in south Wicklow/north Wexford area. So I would be looking in the Dublin/Wicklow/wexford areas.

Definitely would be going for the ceramic braces but feel that I only need them on the top set of teeth as my bottom set are fine. Would this factor be likely to change the price? Or would it end up being much the same price as having them fitted on both?

Thanks again :-)