Are Braces Affordable?



If a specialist (a dentist or an orthodontist) tells you that you must wear braces, you have to listen to them. Avoiding adequate orthodontic care results in living with ugly teeth that may lower your self-confidence, as well as in health issues; after all, the main purpose of braces is to correct developmental problems with jawbone and bite. Unaddressed properly, these problems can affect chewing, speech and even digestion.

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The only thing is that braces are not cheap at all. Whether you need them for you or for your child, you can expect to pay $1000 to $7500 and even more. Factors that influence the price include your location, the type of braces and the type of treatment.
Insurance policies typically cover only a fraction of the cost, but luckily, there are other ways to ease your financial burden when you have to pay for braces.
The first thing is to talk with your orthodontist, explain your financial possibilities and ask if there is any payment plan that suit you. Most family friendly orthodontics Littleton professionals offer various payment plans, as well as discounts (for early pay off, pre-payment etc.).
Another solution is to contact a dental school clinic your area and ask if they offer treatments performed by students in training. You will be perfectly safe, because students are monitored by their professors and you will pay only about half of the price at an orthodontist`s office.

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