By Orthodontics Editor, on August 18th, 2009
I am starting to take the steps to educate myself to become a dental hygienist. As I was reading some answers to various DH posts I noticed one that mentioned the lack of benefits dent. hyg. have. For the most part I am so intrigued by the field of dentistry and orthodontics as I have had this feeling for years but it did make me think for a split second. They mentioned not having sick time, insurance, retirement, etc..to have a good support system if kids are sick..I mean right now that doesn’t worry me so much as I am in my 20s and don’t have kids. I wonder does it just depend on the dentist you find to work for? Seems that was the only post I saw mention it..
On a side note- I love orthodontics! Are dental hygienists trained to be able to work in those specialty offices or is it only dental offices? Do most orthos only hire dental assistants and not hygienists?
Thanks  )
By Orthodontics Editor, on August 13th, 2009
Friends,
I am 27, Male. I have gap in my front teeth. I have consulted a orthodontics doctor. It was very basic examination. I was asked to get the X-rays and Models ( which cost around $400).
Secondly, my insurance doesn’t have ortho coverage and they told me treatment would cost as high as $5000. I have tried to get ortho coverage added to my insurance; looks like it was not possible with my existing group insurance.
Now, I am wandering around with the following questions ?
1. Is it really possible to get gaps closed at 27 ?
2. Are there any suggestions about the type of the treatment (should be inexpensive, since I can’t afford $5000 )?
3. Anyways, doctor said he would decide about treatment plan after the X-rays (spending like $400 on this).. Not sure what Doctor would say afterwards.
4. What would be the best possible solution to this problem with the given constraints.
Thanks.
By Orthodontics Editor, on August 12th, 2009
I am 27, Male. I have gap in my front teeth. I have consulted a orthodontics doctor. It was very basic examination. I was asked to get the X-rays and Models ( which cost around $400).
Secondly, my insurance doesn’t have ortho coverage and they told me treatment would cost as high as $5000. I have tried to get ortho coverage added to my insurance; looks like it was not possible with my existing group insurance.
Now, I am wandering around with the following questions ?
1. Is it really possible to get gaps closed at 27 ?
2. Are there any suggestions about the type of the treatment (should be inexpensive, since I can’t afford $5000 )?
3. Anyways, doctor said he would decide about treatment plan after the X-rays (spending like $400 on this).. Not sure what Doctor would say afterwards.
4. What would be the best possible solution to this problem with the given constraints.
Thanks.
By Orthodontics Editor, on August 11th, 2009
ok, so my parents are hard working immigrants that moved to Canada and our life wasn’t always smooth through out my childhood, especially now where i really need braces and just recently entered my freshman year. My parents just called my dad’s insurance or w.e its called and they don’t cover for orthodontics, only dentist care, so now my parents can’t pay for braces. Anything that the government can do to help, or how my parents can get braces off reduced, any links, sites, phone numbers?? I have 3 other brothers and only my dad works should i should qualify for ANYTHING, and my teeth are very crooked.
By Orthodontics Editor, on August 10th, 2009
Just curious. My treatment is just under 2 years total in orthodontics. It’s costing me over $11,000 for braces alone(no insurance so I’ve been paying cash). Is this typical or am I being overcharged?
By Orthodontics Editor, on August 9th, 2009
Me and my mom went to the nearest Orthodontist and they said the price was about 4600$(No Taxes, No Interest, and this included X Rays and Retainers) that is before Insurance,
And i live in Canada, should i go around look for better or cheaper Orthodontist?
And he kept telling us how hes a professor himself at the local university teaching Orthodontics, and hes been in the profession for about 20 years.
Yeah just some opinions please.
By Orthodontics Editor, on August 8th, 2009
I am getting braces and have questions. Do braces hurt? Do they feel weird? How much do they cost with insurance? How long will they be on if I have a overbite and a slight gap in my teeth? And say how many visits do you take to the orthodontics and does tightening your braces hurt? Also will it pay off?
By Orthodontics Editor, on August 7th, 2009
Works for the union..
I’m not sure the insurance namee,
but do you think/know if it covers orthodontics?
By Orthodontics Editor, on August 5th, 2009
Here’s the third paragraph….. Could you check it please?
Insurance coverage is not enough to pay for medical attention. A person can be paying her or his insurance mostly; but coverage is not enough to pay for a doctor appointment. In some cases, insurance companies do not want to cover most of the medical attention provided by doctors or hospitals. My mother went to the dentist six months ago to seek treatment for a toothache. After several exams, the doctor discovered that she needed three orthodontics. The final cost for her treatment was calculated to be seven thousand dollars; she did not have the option and went to our country (El Salvador) and received the same treatment for only seven hundred dollars. Is it necessary to go to another country to do this?
I do not want to suggest that they should have to pay for our illnesses, but medical service providers and insurance companies have to be in agreement to provide high quality medical service with affordable costs.
By Orthodontics Editor, on August 3rd, 2009
I’m thinking about getting Invisalign in place of traditional braces. I was quoted $7500 total for them.
This is a lot of money and my insurance does not cover orthodontics.
With that said, I expect them to work and work well. I plan on wearing them the required 22 hours out of the day and following all recommendations perfectly.
My questions are for people who have worn Invasalign only, please:
-Are you satisified with your results?
-Was it worth the money?
-If you could do it over, would you opt for traditional braces as they are said to work better.
-Were they painful?
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Orthodontics Defined Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
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