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[TheFountain]

I know it is awkward for an adult of 26 years of age to require or inquire about getting braces, but I noticed that a couple of my bottom teeth are getting out of place. Is there an option to get only partial braces for the teeth that are out of place? I really cannot currently afford a full set of braces. It is ridiculous how much they cost. If they were a few hundred dollars I could manage it, but 2000$ is really ridiculous. I would think that because so many people get braces, the cost would be a little lower at this point.

Edited by TheFountain, 04 July 2011 - 08:32 PM.

[TheFountain]

That lame of a question eh?

[lunarsolarpower]

I know it is awkward for an adult of 26 years of age to require or inquire about getting braces, but I noticed that a couple of my bottom teeth are getting out of place. Is there an option to get only partial braces for the teeth that are out of place? I really cannot currently afford a full set of braces. It is ridiculous how much they cost. If they were a few hundred dollars I could manage it, but 2000$ is really ridiculous. I would think that because so many people get braces, the cost would be a little lower at this point.

$2000 for an ortho case is actually ridiculously cheap. It's at least $5000 around here. Crowding of the lower incisors is quite common and usually does progress if you don't have either a fixed or removable retainer. You could check to find out if a dentist in your area performs limited orthodontic treatment using something like an Inman Aligner or using a clear tray system like Simpli5 or Smart Moves. Depending on the complexity of your case you should be looking at less than $1000 + the cost of a retainer.

[TheFountain]

Well thanks. I wonder if some dentists offer payment plan options. hmmm

[Ron]

Yes, many offer 2-3 years interest-free through CareCredit or similar.

[TheFountain]

Is 'carecredit' an option for students who owe about 10,000 dollars?

[Ron]

Not sure how stringent their credit requirements are. Worst case, you would have to pay a bit of interest. To my knowledge, student loan debt is not a major drag on one's credit score since it is not a revolving credit line (as long as there are no delinquencies).