19 year old needing braces . Cheapest way?

Moogles44

Does anyone know the cheapest way to get a poking out tooth sorted? DD had braces before when it's was free but was lazy with the after treatment which was wearing a mouth guard at night for months ( as it hurt) . So the canine tooth has gradually grown right back, at a weird angle poking out.
She is now very self conscious and wants it sorted. Is it cheaper to get insurance or pay to get it done outright and is there orthodontic insurance?
Thanks

InsideInsurance

You cant buy insurance for a problem that exists before the insurance incepts.

You may find some of the cash plans will payout but it will be a fraction of the cost of the orthodontics and the payout will be less than the premium - it only works in your favour if you end up claiming on multiple sections.

Your dentist will be able to advise what interest free credit or other payment plan that may be available. Alternatively if there is an arguable health reason for doing it so it comes under the NHS rather than private.

superbigal36

Fishing gut and a door knob.
Slam door.

brook2jack

Anyone over the age of 18 will not get orthodontics on the NHS unless they have such a severe problem it also requires jaw surgery.

So it will have to be private and they will have to wear their retainers for life to keep the tooth in place.

Horseygirl123

Both my daughters had to pay privately for braces as they flatly refused to listen to their orthodontist and have braces when they were teenagers. I think it cost them around £4000 and the payment plan was arranged by Orthoworld. They have to wear their retainers for the rest of their life.

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I'm interested in getting an adult brace for medical reasons (hard to clean, stuff getting stuck all the time etc, not really bothered about the looks). Has anyone tried one of these fancy "invisible" braces? Are they worth it?

Moogles44

Thanks for all the info. £4000! And wearing retainers for the rest of her life. Wow, I think she's going to buy a gum shield from the sports shop and get used to having a fang. Kids need to listen to their parents when they are teenagers. She's so gutted she didn't listen. I'm not paying

bouncydog1

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One of my colleagues is currently trying one of these. I don't think it looks any different to ordinary braces - unless you mean a different sort?

brook2jack

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I'm interested in getting an adult brace for medical reasons (hard to clean, stuff getting stuck all the time etc, not really bothered about the looks). Has anyone tried one of these fancy "invisible" braces? Are they worth it?

Invisalign type braces are much more expensive (starting around £2500) than "train tracks" type braces (start around £1500).

They have limitations on what they can do and the movements they can achieve.

You are best seeing an orthodontist who offers many types of braces to see what will get you the best results , rather than plumping for one based on advertising etc. the gold standard for treatment is still conventional braces.

InsideInsurance

I had braces as a teenager and was never advised to wear a retainer after the tram tracks were removed and my teeth never went back to their old position.

The "invisible" braces, from what I read, are not as good as the traditional braces but are less visible. Depends on how sever the problem is on if they are suitable at all and then how much you value the appearance whilst theyre on -v- the extra cost.

Toothsmith

Moogles44 wrote: »

Thanks for all the info. £4000! And wearing retainers for the rest of her life. Wow, I think she's going to buy a gum shield from the sports shop and get used to having a fang. Kids need to listen to their parents when they are teenagers. She's so gutted she didn't listen. I'm not paying

I've just had a lady in her late 60s complete a course of orthodontic treatment. There is no upper age limit.

Your daughter could wait until she has a job herself, and then pay to have it done herself if she really wants it.