Braces

BadAngel

Can anyone tell me if it's worth going up north to get braces? I'm about 1.5 hrs from Enniskillen.

Secondly, what's the average cost for getting braces on the top row?

Keano

Don't know about cost but you'll need to go back every 6 weeks to get them tightened so you should factor that into your decision

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Dont bother, same price north and south if you shop around (healthcare is always best tendered to the person willing to work for least money ), get somewhere close, you will save a fortune in fuel and time off work.

tatabubbly

I live half an hour from the border and I'm getting mine done for around €2,600 once I claim my tax back on them. I got my wisdom teeth out in the north as the clinic I went to was quite cheap, but I'm getting my braces done in the town I live in for handiness sake. Pplus he's a really good dentist

dublingirl83

i got mine done up north, personally i found a big differnce in price. takes me 50 mins to get there.

regardless of price i do agree go with someone you are comfortable with (reason i went with my ortho), will make all the difference.

price will depend on type of brace you want- ceramic, linguistic, metal etc

Ms.cutie

Im in the same boat as you badAngell.....
Only got quote of clear train-track braces for 2500-3000 euro and as the north is so close dunno if id be better off going up north. Has anyone any idea if 2500-3000 euro is good value for clear braces?

All advice welcome

dublingirl83

That's seems a good price, I paid 2400 stg up north, that's ceramic on top, metal on the bottom, plus follow up and retainers

Ms.cutie

Turns out I also have to get two teeth out and the thought of it makes my stomach sick....please tell me it will all be worth it in the end

Oral Surgeon

Ms.cutie wrote: »

Turns out I also have to get two teeth out and the thought of it makes my stomach sick....please tell me it will all be worth it in the end

it will all be worth it in the end

Keano

Ms.cutie wrote: »

Turns out I also have to get two teeth out and the thought of it makes my stomach sick....please tell me it will all be worth it in the end

It really will. As someone who never smiled, talked behind his hand a lot (so I'm told) to be called Mr Smiley by a complete stranger recently even though I still have my braces on and will have for another year it's the best decision I ever made

tatabubbly

mscutie, I've to get two out as well.. not very happy about it but sure can you imagine the lovely smiles afterwards!!

BadAngel

I was quoted €2,200 for metal braces on top. How does this seem? Maybe two of us could be "friends" and split the 10% discount for friends/family!!!

Ms.cutie

After meeting orthondontist yesterday, fee will be €3000 for clear/ceramic braces on top and metal on the bottom...dont mind the metal on the bottom and clear on top should be fine. but first have to get the two teeth out gonna be mentally prepared and hopefully will be well numbed so fingers crossed

Ms.cutie

Have been thinking bout getting two teeth out and wonder could I be completely knocked out for it as dont think i can go through it even if it were numbed...im really really fretting about it

Lia_lia

^ I got 4 teeth out and it was grand. Over in a few minutes. Actually got two of them out straight after I got the braces :P


No point in getting completely knocked out...that would cost a fortune. You can get IV sedation (I think it's called?) which makes you well..sedated. So you won't really know what's going on

Ms.cutie

tanx guys...uv all been really supportive...am really coming around to the idea of being numbed and hopefully sedated some bit!!! getting braces on end of may so wierdly enuf looking forward to that date so i can start treatment and sooner they come off then

Just wondering BADANGEL where did you end up going for treatment as in here or up north??

Ms.cutie

Hey guys,

have been given a quote by my orthodontist and now he says ill probably need two fillings and am going to be getting two teeth out. However, this is all EXTRA on top of the braces and its another dentist in the clinic who is going to do my fillings and pull the teeth. is this the norm where I really do have to pay extra on top of my quote for all this preparation work for the braces??

bit confused and realising its gonna be more expensive than i originally thought.

sad face!!!boo!!!

helimachoptor

Orthos will have specialised and may be out of the loop on the best practices of general dentistry which is why they will refer you.

My wife had the same treatment, 4 teeth out and a couple of fillings and was referred back to her general dentist for the work by the ortho.

dublingirl83

Unfortunately it's true, I had to get fillings and a tooth out too prior to braces. All was done by the neighbouring dentist then back to orthodontist for braces.
All at extra cost. If possible don't let it put u off, I'm only 5 months in and difference is unbelievable.

Pumpkinseeds

Does anyone have any idea how much braces for the bottom row would cost? One of my bottom teeth is starting to cross the tooth next to it.

DublinArnie

Just got braces today .. feels so weird and the Dentist made it sound scary if you forget to do one thing: x.

tatabubbly

I've mine in a week... the first few days were rough but they are grand now.. Ask for plenty of wax!! thats my only tip!!

DublinArnie

tatabubbly wrote: »

I've mine in a week... the first few days were rough but they are grand now.. Ask for plenty of wax!! thats my only tip!!

I'm on day two and so far no wax/gel needed .

paulers06

I've mine 4 weeks now, first adjustment is Tues. Can't wait.

Hope you get on ok with yours. I found days 3-6 very tough. A lot of mouth ulcers and a lot of wax

flutegirl

DublinArnie wrote: »

I'm on day two and so far no wax/gel needed .

paulers06 wrote: »

I've mine 4 weeks now, first adjustment is Tues. Can't wait.

Hope you get on ok with yours. I found days 3-6 very tough. A lot of mouth ulcers and a lot of wax

8 months in and no wax needed

DublinArnie

flutegirl wrote: »

8 months in and no wax needed

Gums of steel? :O:O:O:O:O:O:O

flutegirl

DublinArnie wrote: »

Gums of steel? :O:O:O:O:O:O:O

Lol, just luck and good fortune I think!

maguic24

Ms.cutie wrote: »

Turns out I also have to get two teeth out and the thought of it makes my stomach sick....please tell me it will all be worth it in the end

I had braces and I was quoted 6,000 blips down here for just top braces and I was told I would have to get 2 teeth taken out.

I went up north and was told it would be 2,500 pounds top and bottom, no teeth extracted.

You should get a few opinions first...and if all possible try not to have extractions.

You can PM if you need additional info. I had awful teeth, and the amount of crap I was told by several different orthodontists was unbelievable....

SHOP AROUND!!! Also if you are getting braces, ask them if they are going to put the bar at the back of your teeth when you get them off...I would advise on getting this bar, especially if your mouth was overcrowded to start with...so your teeth don't slip.

One last point.....Wear your retainer!!!!!

maguic24

paulers06 wrote: »

I've mine 4 weeks now, first adjustment is Tues. Can't wait.

Hope you get on ok with yours. I found days 3-6 very tough. A lot of mouth ulcers and a lot of wax

Mouth Ulcers= Electric Toothbrush & Corsodyl Mouth Wash

paulers06

I got a water flosser and it's the bomb! A three course meal comes out of my mouth in chunks every night when I use it.

ashleycoldham

BadAngel wrote: »

Can anyone tell me if it's worth going up north to get braces? I'm about 1.5 hrs from Enniskillen.

Secondly, what's the average cost for getting braces on the top row?

I've had braces twice. Generally, the cost is about $2,000-$3,000. Many doctors do payment plans though, so you don't have to have the money up front. You should expect to wear your braces for about 2 years.

Thank you