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Orthodontic Work?
cheddar
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Hiya
I enquired at my dentists today about having my front teeth straightened. I had braces fitted when i was about 15 and work carried on till 17. Whilst it gave my teeth more room at the back and slightly helped the front, my 2 front teeth have stayed at a funny agle (in fact its just one that slants backwards).
My dentist said they refer to an orthodentist across the road and I would havt pay £75 for a consultation. I currently don't pay for work but I do know this type of work (cosmetic in fact) would have to be private.
Has anyone done this and how does it work? I know i pay for the consultation and he can then give me an idea of whats possible, do you pay as you go along? Has anyone had this type of work this way if so how much could i be looking at? I am thinking around £2k? maybe more?
Also would it be better if i go on a dental plan? Would there be any benefits through one of these? Or would it not help out if the work was technically uncessary?
TIA
I enquired at my dentists today about having my front teeth straightened. I had braces fitted when i was about 15 and work carried on till 17. Whilst it gave my teeth more room at the back and slightly helped the front, my 2 front teeth have stayed at a funny agle (in fact its just one that slants backwards).
My dentist said they refer to an orthodentist across the road and I would havt pay £75 for a consultation. I currently don't pay for work but I do know this type of work (cosmetic in fact) would have to be private.
Has anyone done this and how does it work? I know i pay for the consultation and he can then give me an idea of whats possible, do you pay as you go along? Has anyone had this type of work this way if so how much could i be looking at? I am thinking around £2k? maybe more?
Also would it be better if i go on a dental plan? Would there be any benefits through one of these? Or would it not help out if the work was technically uncessary?
TIA
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Hi Cheddar,
You would really need to talk this over with the orthodontist themselves at the consultation. You are correct that you would have to pay for this cosmetic work. I would imagine that you could pay so much as you went along but this would vary from practice to practice as would the price though 2K would probably be about right. A dental plan would not help to pay for treatment like this.0 -
What she said!How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Hi,
I had a brace fitted last week, not for cosmetic reasons though but I should have a fairly straight set of teeth at the end of it which is a bonus.
I have found a brilliant website for adult considering or having orthodontic work done. It is based in the US but there are lots of others people there from the UK so I am sure you will get answers to any questions you have. There is a post on the forums about paying for treatment.
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Good luck!
Sarah x0 -
Thank to all! Pretty much confirmed what I thought and thanks for the links.
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