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 July 31st, 2009
im from dewsbury, im 14 years old, and i’m thinking of taking separate sciences-a.k.a(orthodontist) in my school options,
do you know what i”l need to learn more about to achieve that?
And also where’s the nearest local place from dewsbury that i can study about orthodontics?
and could you please tell me which specific science will you need to go onto orthodontics? thankyou!!!
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 28th, 2009
Okay, I want to get a maxillofacial procedure done on my jaw, and my insurance won’t cover it.
However, I have no financial knowledge whatsoever. I have some questions and I was wondering if you guys could help me!
1. What is APR? Does a 9.95% APR mean I pay 9.95% total interest on the money i borrow? Or is that compounded monthly, or yearly?
2. What is the best place to get a small loan for? I don’t have any collateral, except my car a 2000 model small japanese car. I’m guessing I am too young to have a credit history. My parents pay for everything, and they give me about $5000 to spend on rent and other things every 3 to 4 months, so I could use this to pay for my surgery over time. I don’t really have an income, I am a college student. I suppose I could convince a loan company to give me money if I could make a downpayment, so this probably would be the best way for me to go.
I am guessing I need at most $10,000. Orthodontics and then eventual jaw surgery.
Please help me.
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 26th, 2009
I want to become an orthodontist Im a sophomore in High School. I’m just wondering if it’s right for me though? Is it a hard subject is it a boring job?
what are pros and cons of orthodontics
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 18th, 2009
When I was younger I had braces, but regretfully I didn’t wear my retainer regularly and my wisdom teeth came in and crowded my teeth. My first question is about cost. I can never get a straight answer from an orthodontist without paying for a consult, so I would like to know how much it costs these days to get braces and what a typical payment plan looks like. The second is about pain, I remember it being very painful when I was younger and I’ve heard several people saying it is even more so when you are an adult, is this true? I would also like to know if there are any newer options. I’ve heard of invisalign, but heard it was much more expensive than braces, is that still true and how much is it these days? Are there any other options for those whose teeth aren’t mangled, but have a few on the top and bottom that are out of place and effect the persons bite? Thank you so much in advance for your help as it will be instrumental for me in deciding to take this leap.
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 17th, 2009
i had regular braces for three years to fix my laterals because they protruded up and out. by the time i got the braces off, all of my upper teeth slanted outwards, and my laterals still looked awkward because they’re rounded from grinding pre-braces. they’ve since gotten worse because i didn’t wear my retainer, it didn’t fit and was uncomfortably tight and made my gums bleed–but my orthodontist tightened it when i complain that it didn’t fit right. they look almost the same as they did before the braces, except now my two front teeth are slightly misaligned and my bottom teeth are crooked too, and i have an overbite. i really want to fix my teeth. I’m fifteen and they really affect my life and I’m just…unbelievable conscious about them.
so, one, will invisalign be able to fix this? because if braces aren’t necessary then it would be great if i don’t have to have to have metal mouth haha.
and two, should i get veneers on my laterals and then braces? because they’re rounded, i don’t think they’re ever going to look ‘right’.
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 16th, 2009
My daughter needs braces. Our insurance does not cover this service. I read today that there is a program that costs about $20 a month and covers up to 50% of the cost of orthodontics. There are several participating orthos in my area. Has anyone else used this ? I am always leary of stuff like this, but braces are so expensive I’m looking at all my options.
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 14th, 2009
Please review your plan documents for full details, including exclusions, limitations and state mandates that might affect your benefits.
Please be aware Deductibles and Maximums apply to both the In-Network and Out-of-Network Benefits.
Deductibles In-Network Out-of-Network
Individual Calendar Year Deductible
Basic & Major Restorative, Orthodontic
$50.00 $50.00
Family Calendar Year Deductible
Basic & Major Restorative, Orthodontic
$150.00 $150.00
Maximums In-Network Out-of-Network
Individual Calendar Year Maximum
Diagnostic & Preventive, Basic & Major Restorative
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
Individual Lifetime Maximum
Orthodontic
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
Member’s Coinsurance Percents In-Network Out-of-Network
Reimbursement: Fee Schedule Reasonable and Customary
Basic Restorative 20 % 20 %
Diagnostic & Preventive 0 % * 0 % *
Major Restorative 50 % 50 %
Orthodontic 50 % 50 %
* Fields that display zero as the Member’s Coinsurance Percent indicate that CIGNA covers this service at 100%.
Frequency and Age Limitations
Specific Coverage Information In-Network Out-Of-Network
Dependent Age Limitation 19 19
Student Age Limitation 25 25
Date Coverage Ends Birth Month Birth Month
Procedure In-Network
Frequency/ Age Limit Out-of-Network
Frequency/ Age Limit
Oral Exam Twice per Calendar Year Twice per Calendar Year
Full Mouth X-Rays Once per 36 Consecutive Months Once per 36 Consecutive Months
Adult Cleaning Twice per Calendar Year Twice per Calendar Year
Child Fluoride Once per Calendar Year /
Under Age 19 Once per Calendar Year /
Under Age 19
Topical Sealant Application Once per 36 Consecutive Months /
Under Age 14 Once per 36 Consecutive Months /
Under Age 14
Crown Once per 60 Consecutive Months Once per 60 Consecutive Months
Bridge Work Once per 60 Consecutive Months Once per 60 Consecutive Months
Orthodontics Coverage for Dependent Children Coverage for Dependent Children
Now my question is….see where it says “frequency and age limitations”? where it says something about being 25? I turned 25 on september 2nd, can I not use this insurance anymore for myself, its dental insurance through my employer so it wasnt explained very well, or can I use it maybe until right before I turn 26, meaning can I use it while I’m 25 or did it end as soon as I turned 25?
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 13th, 2009
I’ve never had braces, so I’m curious about a few things…
1. Does it hurt when you get them on? If so, what exactly hurts and what did the orthodontist do to make it hurt?
2. How come some people can’t really talk well for the first few days or so? When my friend got braces in 10th grade, for the first couple days after getting them, she talked funny lol. What makes it hard for people to talk right?
3. How exactly do braces work? How can they make a crooked smile and turn it into a perfect one? Like, what causes that?
4. What’s with the tiny rubber bands on them? What is their purpose?
5. So a friend of mine has braces. She lives in a different state, so it’s not like I can hang out with her in person. On her myspace, some of her new pictures show her without braces… and then, in other new pictures, she has them on… Why do they keep appearing and disappearing? Is it possible that she has removeable braces.? o_O If those even exist lol.
6. Does it hurt when you get them taken off? How bad does it hurt? Does your mouth feel weird for a while?
7. Do some people have to wear head-gear because their jaw isn’t aligned right or something?
8. If you have braces and you open-mouth kiss a person who also has braces, is it really possible to be stuck, like so many movies and shows have portrayed?
9. You’ve heard of “Invisalign”, right? Do you think that it’s more beneficial to use invisalign, because every few weeks or so, you’ll get a new mold for your teeth that will help shape your smile into what it should be? Or do you think braces are easier (however, they can’t be removed whenever you want, and they’re just wires, with no mold to shape your teeth with)?
10. I’ve heard people say that they can’t eat ice cream when they have their braces on; they have to wait till they’re off before they can have ice cream. Is it true that you shouldn’t eat ice cream? Why is it bad, I’m assuming it has something to do with the coldness of the ice cream?
11. Do you know of any adults who have (or had) braces, even though they’re like 30 + years old? Typically, teenagers are the ones that get braces. So it’s a bit startling to see an adult have them…do you know what I mean? What do you think about adults having braces? My best friends dad, when we were in like 2nd grade, maybe, her dad had braces. I remember thinking that it was kind of weird that he had them. haha.
OK, last question :p
12. Regarding porcelain veneers, how much does it cost to get them? All they are is just fake teeth, put in front of your old teeth, right? What happens if someone has a really crooked tooth? Will they still put the veneers on, or will they just leave the crooked tooth alone?
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 13th, 2009
I had braces 2 years ago. My teeth were perfect when I got them off. The retainer I got was fucked up when I got it and made my teeth more crooked. My orthodontist wouldn’t give me a new one so I smashed it so he would have to give me a new one. It fit. I lost it near the beginning of the new year. My front left tooth has gradually become noticeably crooked, kinda turned outward. I haven’t been able to go to the orthodontist yet but I’m getting a molding done for a retainer next Tuesday. Is there anything I can do to fix the crooked tooth? Maybe one or two invisalign retainers (how much do you think that would cost)? I can’t do braces again. Not because I am embarassed by them. Because that would be way too expensive to just fix one tooth (most of braces price are hardware, not how long you’ll have them) but invisalign is more about how many sets of aligner things you have to have right? Any suggestions for getting it straight?
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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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