Braces worth it?!


Question: People say braces cost $4000-$5000 AND a lot of pain....
is it worth it? Im wondering if I should get braces... But I don't have alot of money so if i get braces i will probably have to work during the summer as well. Also do they make u pay that whole amount at once or broken into parts?

So do u think it's worth getting braces? Do people prefer those with braces or bad teeth?


Answers: People say braces cost $4000-$5000 AND a lot of pain....
is it worth it? Im wondering if I should get braces... But I don't have alot of money so if i get braces i will probably have to work during the summer as well. Also do they make u pay that whole amount at once or broken into parts?

So do u think it's worth getting braces? Do people prefer those with braces or bad teeth?

I got my braces off last week after 3 years of them on. And im amazed how great and how changed they made me.
I love smiling now :D

i say its worth it, you'll feel better about yourself :)

doesnt hurt to badly and you have choice of payment
(upfront or broken up)

It depends on how bad your teeth are...


No, It's not... I've had braces for five years

I think it depends on how bad the teeth are. The break up the payments monthly but make you do a down payment of about 1/2. I had braces for about 8 months, moved and couldnt get back to that dentist, so had them removed. I have a retainer, but I dont wear it because it tears up my mouth. The braces tore up my mouth all the time. My teeth weren't that bad to start with, so I don't mind letting them return to where they were. But it depends on how bad you really feel about your teeth. Also, no matter how hard you try to keep food out of them, the food gets caked in them, especially if you have bands. Then when they are removed it is disgusting and you think Oh yuck that was in my mouth. And you really have to be careful of food being stuck, you don't want someone telling you there is food in your braces. To me- not worth it. Also, you have to wear the retainer for the rest of your life if you want to keep the results.

braces will help your smile for the rest of your life "hopefully"
you can also set up to make payments instead of all at once...
It is definately worth it in the long run... if you are worried about finances this year, wait until you know you can pay for them.. And you get alot more action with brces on then just ugly teeth =)

I've had braces for 2 and a half year, totally worth it. I love my smile now. And it's not a big deal, everyone has braces. It's so much better than bad teeth.

I had braces for three years and at first it sucks but you get to used to it. I think it depends alot on how bad your teeth are to begin with. Mine were extremely crooked so it was def. worth it but if its just something minor that is barely noticeable you could probably skip it. Teeth are important to some people, but if you get it done you should get it done because you want to. I paid in small amounts everytime i went to get my monthly brace checkup.

i had braces..but my parents paid. they didn't have to pay all in one shot but they made a huge difference i love my teeth now. and they really don't hurt that bad. but i always get compliments on my teeth. and they won't take the braces off until you finish paying

IT IS!!!! Take my word for it!!!!! As long as you take care of your teeth and wear your retainer like you should once you get the braces off, it is one of the best investments you could make, especially if your dentist advises you to get them for medical reasons and you tend to bite the side of your mouth a lot like I did before I got them.

Be sure to shop around and get several price quotes. My braces (including orthodontist visits, retainer, and palate expander) cost us $3500, so it was very expensive, but worth it. Oh, and it is not THAT painful unless you have to wear a palate expander. :)

Braces are definately worth the expense! If you have a great smile, people notice. Most orthdontists will work out some sort of payment plan, but you may have to have some sort of down payment.

i currently have braces
but my parents are paying lol
they paid all in 1 shot but u can break it down and insurance will pay some
but the thing is if u bust a brace it $25 =[
and ur price seems about right
the first week it kills =[
then u get used to it, but when u get rubber bands it kills, and braces tightened it kills too.
it hurts A LOT
but my teeth look rly good after 1 year
so i recomend u getting braces
but idk ur age is soo i mean this is the point of view of a 12 year-old





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