How much do braces (teeth) cost for children in the US (Midwest)? I have 2 kids!
Question:
How much do braces (teeth) cost for children in the US (Midwest)? I have 2 kids (ages 7&8) and their dentist?
has said they both are going to require braces. Our dental insurance has no orthodontic coverage! I am freaking out! My daughter has teeth that look like they're coming in like mine and I needed braces as a kid but I didn't get them and I needed them. I have TMJ and often wonder if I had of gotten braces as a child would I be suffering from this? Do you think it is completely necessary to have braces put on them (both) I know this is hard when you can't see their mouths and every situation is different but I am just curious to see what you would do if the dentist said they needed them but you have no ins. coverage? Is getting braces put on/taken off painful? And what age did you have your braces put on? It seems like they're putting them on kids younger and younger these days. I know this is more than 1 question but I hope you can help anyways! Thanks a bunch! =)
Answers:
As others have said, the cost depends on where you live. National average is about $5000.
There is a dental/vision/Rx/chiropractic plan that would save you between 50-60% on the cost of braces. Thats a big chunk of change that gets to stay in your pocket! The plan is only $19.95/month for an entire household. No waiting periods, no limits on visits or services. You simply get a discount every time you use your card. Savings are up to 80%. Bare minimum savings is 25%, and that is on highly specialized and cosmetic work. More common procedures see higher savings.
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Good luck with your kids! I was supposed to have drastic orthodontic work done too, but they told me it was best to wait until after age 18, otherwise the teeth can still shift and undo all the orthodontic work.