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Adult Braces

easthfc
easthfc Posts: 4 Newbie
in Health & beauty MoneySaving
I tried recently to set up a payment plan to get braces but unfortunately this was rejected due to me having bad credit. I was wondering if anyone knows of any other routes I can go down to either help pay for it or give credit to people who can't get any in order to get treatment.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

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  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,121 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Having braces is a treatment that can last a couple of years and needs quite regular visits.

    Will the orthodontist not allow you to pay for your treatment in installments payable at each appointment?

    Lots do.
    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.
  • easthfc
    easthfc Posts: 4 Newbie
    edited 4 June 2010 at 2:33PM
    They do offer installments but only through a 3rd party credit agency who have turned down because I have a bad credit history.
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