is it possible to get braces for the top row of my teeth and cut the price in half?
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the straightening of teeth usually requires treatment of both arches--upper and lower.  in order to arrive at an acceptable configuration of your teeth, a dentist/orthodontist must consider how the upper and lower teeth come together.  if you treat only one half of the mouth, you'll likely get half of the desired result.  it sounds simple to put braces on only the arch with the crooked tooth, but it is much more complex.  if you treat only part of the problem, it could lead to bite issues and joint troubles down the road.  so, in short, the answer is No--both arches must be addressed simultaneously and it's not half off.
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Im in the dental industry and i havent heard about speedy braces. There is Invisalign that usually cuts your time.
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just get the braces, I'm on a waiting list to get my jaws broken then reset as my teeth stick out quite a bit if i had got braces when i was young i wouldn't have to go through the worry of getting braces plus getting my jaws broken and reset, go for it if your conscious of your teeth you will be glad when they are all fixed
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You can, but it is not a good idea.  In the process of the tooth decaying, it will effect the jaw, and other teeth.  It would be better to remove the tooth first, then begin braces.
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Try contacting colleges of dentistry in the area. They usualy have programs, where you can let ortho-residents do your braces and pay half the price. However, you should talk to the patients of these residents to determine which one is the best. I had my braces this way and really suffered for a long time, since my ortho-resident did not seem to know what she was doing. My friend, on the other hand, got a very good resident and had her bracesa off arounf the same time as I did, even though she strated her treatment 10 months later and her case was more complicated. Get recommendations!
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I just got  braces two weeks ago, and it is costing me $4200.00.    That includes all visits and anything that has to do with them the entire time I am wearing them. It also includes the retainer to wear afterwards, and the whitening process that everyone gets afterwards too.  There are less expenisve dentists,  but you should remember that you get what you pay for.
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I'm a dentist.\n\nThere is no simple answer to that question, because gaps are caused by different problems.  It could be that your teeth are flared too much, and that causes spacing (of course, that usually causes spacing between multiple front teeth, not just your two central incisors).  It could be that you have too much maxillar arch length and that ALL of your teeth in your upper jaw are too small to use up the arch space.  If it's either of these, then you'll likely need braces, as trying to put bondings on them or veneers to close the gaps would result in front teeth that are abnormally wide....which is unsightly.\n\nIf your two front teeth are just a little too narrow, then bondings will work, but porcelain veneers are better.  They generally look better, are less likely to develop decay underneath, are not prone to staining the way bondings are, and generally last much longer.  They are more expensive, of course.  In my experience, however, the aesthetic superiority of porcelain veneers makes the added cost worth it.\n\nI charge $900 for porcelain veneers per tooth.  $250 for bondings per tooth.
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There are special mouthpieces designed for people with braces. Talk to your orthodontist and they can set you up with what you need.
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I did it when I had braces. But make sure you chew the sugerless kind. That will not stick to your teeth.
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You should always get a custom mouthguard from an orthodontist, so he's the best person to ask. See if he knows what's available.
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Sorry, there is no such thing as fast results when it comes to orthodontia. You're dealing with rearranging bones, not with simply taking them out. Rearranging them has to be done slowly. If your overbite is too much out of alignment for a retainer to be of help, you'll need braces. I suppose you could have the teeth completely pulled then brand new crowns or artificial teeth put in but having a full set of teeth pulled has got to be worse than the braces.\n\nThink about it--- if there were a fast way to rearrange bones, wouldn't people who broke their legs be out of their casts in a few days?  And teeth take longer than legs because you need to be able to eat and drink while your bones are being rearranged.
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Get estimates from other orthodontists. You are not bound by the estimate of only one doctor.\n\nIf you've done so already, I agree with the other comment. Orthodontists normally let you have a financial plan, where you pay monthly. You may not get a discount (i.e. when you pay in full up front), but you can divide up your payments.\n\nIf you have insurance, you can also look into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Insurance companies allow you to put money into this account (for each fiscal year) and claim orthodontic treatment services when they've been performed. So you pay the orthodontist first and then submit claim forms. What you save are on taxes. Because the money that goes into the FSA are directly from your paycheck and pre-tax, you receive more money from the insurance/FSA claims.\n\nI had similar thoughts about finding cheaper treatments. Regardless of cost, you should really consider the quality of an orthodontist because they are dealing with your teeth and facial traits.
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in the neighborhood of 5000 with both arches but since you already had them- you might check with your old orthodontist. possibly, he may have alternate ideas for your treatment such as a retainer
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Yep. It can be done.\nThere are prostheses (artificial replacements) available for the same and u can get them done from either a Prosthodontist or an Oral Surgeon.
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The government doesn't pay for things like teeth, vision, or chiropractor. That is why most people have insurance benefits with their employer which helps pay or offsets the costs of costly procedures. \n\nIf you have a dental package through an employer, you might want to talk to your employer's HR department who would have information on what the employers dental coverage actually handles. Then and only then will you know whether or not you have to pay for none, part, or all of your braces.
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visit an orthodontis, they will let you know if you need braces.
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None that I know of sorry! If you're simply embarassed to go in for regular braces you could try Invisalign Braces!\n \nWhile not braces at all, Invisalign is a small tray custom designed to the contours of your mouth that attempts to straighten your teeth much like braces would, but remain invisible and easy to remove.\nFor instance, when you place the Invisalign system in your mouth it immediately goes to work straightening your teeth…and you’ll feel it. But, if you have a presentation, a big date, or a meal, you can easily remove the system and joy thes activities with your normal exposed teeth.\n Many people do not like the thought of braces because they are required to wear them for several years. The Invisalign system is so radical that most people only use it for 6 months. However, this short time period may compromise some long-term benefits associated with regular braces.\nNaturally though, the choice is up to you. A consultation with your dentist will give you a better picture of whether you are a candidate for the system or not. They will also be able to give you a price guide that will help you make this important decision.\n\nI hope you can find a dentist who does that for you!