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Braces! I Have Questions?

Orthodontics Editor — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:56:14 +0000

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?

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General Questions About Financing Elective Surgery?

Orthodontics Editor — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:06:02 +0000

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.

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I Am Thinking About Getting Braces Again, But I Am An Adult Now And Have A Few Questions About The Process.?

Orthodontics Editor — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:56:38 +0000

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.

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Orthodontics And Dental Questions?

Orthodontics Editor — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:49:15 +0000

Hi all..Okay first off..about a year or so ago, I went to the dentist to get an exam and xrays..i needed cavities filled as well asl ike 2 root canels..At that time, I had NO money and no insurance. Now, I changed dentists, i have very LITTLE $$ and very LITTLE insurance. This new dentist wants even more cavities and well as a ton more root canals. I wouldn’t think my mouth would have gotten that worse in only a year. I am really wanting braces also.
If I visit an orthodontist, would he be able to tell me exactly what I need done in order to have braces put on? I’m thinking the 2nd dentist i went to, is only in it for the $$, so maybe the orthodontist can tell me how it is and what i need done..any info would be great! thanks guys!

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Several Questions About Straightening My Teeth?

Orthodontics Editor — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:11:49 +0000

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’.

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I Have Some Questions About Tongue Piercings..?

Orthodontics Editor — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:53:59 +0000

Does it hurt?
Does everyone get a lisp?
Did anyone lose their taste?
How much does it swell?
Do you have to take out the bar ever, and if you do, then is it hard or painful to get it back in?
Would it be better to get a plastic ball thing instead of metal?
And also im worried that because im getting braces, well im getting invisalign, but i havent got it yet, will my orthodontist not let me get the invisalign anymore if i get my tongue pierced?
Please help, thanks.

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Lingual/metal-braces/invisalig… Questions!?

Orthodontics Editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:45:34 +0000

Hi,
I was wondering if it was possible to get lingual braces on the back of your upper teeth, and in order to save money get the traditional braces (clear ceramic) on your lower teeth (where they are not that noticable)?
Does anyone have any experiences with this – does orthodontists do this?
Is it something everyone can get provided they have the money? Or does it not work on all cases?
I never got braces because my dentist said the bite was fine and therefore there was no reason to get it. But my teeth are crooked/crowded in the front of my mouth – both upper and lower and even though my bite is fine (no overbite, crossbite or undebite) it is indeed a cosmetic problem for me.
Does that help (having a decent bite and the only problem being crowded/crooked teeth) and is invisalign then maybe the option for me?
Thanks in advance.

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I Have Some Questions About Invisalign…can You Help?

Orthodontics Editor — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:53:17 +0000

Okay I have to get braces and I the orthodontist told me I could choose wire braces or invisalign. I am choosing invisalign and the orthodontist said that I would need rubber binders on them….(like when people with wire braces have them I would just need them with invisalign) but where would they be placed? Could people see the binders real well or not?
Also I was looking at pictures of invisalign and what are these bumps on this persons invisalign?:http://flickr.com/photos/angelalock/2862…
thanks!

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Some Questions On Invisalign, Help?

Orthodontics Editor — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:31:19 +0000

I’d like to get Invisalign, and I have Metlife Dental that covers 60% of orthodontic services, and that would include Invisalign because it would count as braces, but the question is, is there a difference when Invisalign is offered through a dentist or an orthodontist? I heard that dentists may charge less, but it’s just what I heard. There’s 1 dentist and 1 orthodontist that provide Invisalign in my area, so should I go to both places to have them look at my teeth to see how much it would cost? (Well, if I am an eligible candidate for Invisalign.) I have 12 crowding teeth, 6 on the top, and 6 on the bottom, all in the front and my canine teeth stick out like vampire teeth. So if you can answer, please help! Any dentists or orthodontists? Help?
Thank you! ^_^

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