How much would it cost for me to go to a orthodondist and look at my teeth?!


Question: Just to tell me how much it would be and what i would need done.


Answers: Just to tell me how much it would be and what i would need done.

Most initial consults with the orthodontist are free. To get you in the door. You explain what you don't like about your teeth, the doc looks in your mouth, makes some notes, and gives you an idea of what he can do and how long it'll take to fix.

Then, you can then come back for full X-rays(not like the dental ones, these are full head X-rays), they take pictures of your teeth, may take full impressions of your teeth, and he gives you a more concrete price and plan, explaining it all. There, you're paying for the X-rays and all the work. Probably a few hundred bucks. And then you make your decision. You can go with his plan or shop around. If you shop around, you can talk to someone else but you're either going to pay for more X-rays and all that crap, or ask them to release those to take to another orthodontist.

It usually varies, but a great way to find out would be to call around and ask the orthodontists in your area. I can say it cost upwards of five grand for me to have braces.

Don't you have dental insurance? They should take care of the costs.

Well, a consult is often free or around $50. However, you will need a panoramic x-ray for the consult, which is usually anywhere between $60-$100. If you already have one, you can take that one to the appointment.

Just call around and check a couple of the prices. Most orthodontist will give free consults, so it's not even a bad idea to see at least two orthodontists, just to get varying professional opinions and courses of treatment. If they're making you pay for a consultation, then I have a feeling the treatment is going to be very expensive, as consults generally aren't even 30 minutes tops.





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