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re: Orthodontist wants 7K for braces - Should I get a second opinion?
Posted on 6/20/24 at 6:38 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Posted on 6/20/24 at 6:38 pm to LSU Grad 2021
There are newer methods that WORK. My daughter was near braces until a dentist recommended a new product that's kinda a cross between braces and invisalign.
Called Sure Smile. We got unreal results and it was at least half the price...but done in office.
Called Sure Smile. We got unreal results and it was at least half the price...but done in office.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 6:40 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Go see Dr. Hummel at Hiller Hummel Orthodontics. Ask for the BAW discount.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 6:42 pm to ChatGPT of LA
$6K for my child after insurance so not out of line.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 6:49 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Try smile stars. We paid much less.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 6:50 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Mine was 4 grand. Upper only though. I had braces at 15 and Invisalign at 65. I noticed my regular dentist started doing Invisalign this year. Maybe you don't have to go to an Orthodontist for this.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:08 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Total cost was $6,300 from 2019-2021 for my oldest child. Insurance only paid $1,500 of it, so I was still out $4,800.
This post was edited on 6/20/24 at 7:10 pm
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:09 pm to LSU Grad 2021
You should get dentures
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:16 pm to LSU Grad 2021
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Orthodontist wants 7K for braces
Tell him he makes more than enough money and can afford his own braces.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:23 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Paid 5k for my Daughters 3 years ago.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:29 pm to LSU Grad 2021
My daughter’s are 6…insurance paid 2 I paid 4.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:33 pm to LSU Grad 2021
If you can pull it off, see what he’d take for cash only. Mine were $4k (insurance covered half of that)
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:39 pm to LSU Grad 2021
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I'm reaching out to see if anyone has any experience with Invisalign and can offer some advice.
Mine was lower but I just needed to tighten my front teeth and open a gap for a bridge. Invisalign is 1000% worth it over braces.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:46 pm to Jebadeb
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Idk I sort of feel like it's a scam.
No one’s holding you down to get braces against your will. It’s a choice whether it’s to fix a functional or cosmetic issue.
This post was edited on 6/20/24 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:46 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Depending on the issue, Invisalign may not be an option.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:47 pm to parrotdr
$5,400 about 6 years ago when my oldest started with her braces. $7k doesn’t seem that bad if it’s the Invisalign instead of traditional. Just do traditional and it might save you $2k.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:54 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Fast Braces were 3200 for my kid 4 years ago.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:02 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Paid 5.5 for a teenager almost a year ago and I'd assume older jaws/teeth are less receptive to being fricked with. Couldn't hurt to get another opinion or two, I guess.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:20 pm to LSU Grad 2021
Definitely get a 2nd opinion.. former LSU Center John Whitley is great...he saved us thousands and is one of the best in town, doesn't spend a lot on marketing like others.
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