what's the minimum downpayment for braces?
825657
Every dentist sets their own rate.  It is usually negotiable.
212692
Maybe if you can put 40% down.  \nBut without a job, its a tough one.\nTry here http://www.regionalmortgages.com\nMany lenders will require that you have \nlife insurance for the balance of the loan.\nCheck out http://www.insuremylife.org
355717
first go to your doctor and explain your situation. if he is listening he will send you to a prosthetics store for your brace.
484925
That's pretty low.  They maybe will if you have a big down payment and agree to a huge interest rate.
752403
Call and ask the nearest dental office if payments in instalments are accepted, than go and pay by cash, or cheque; if necessary pay the whole amount by a credit card. Also, the dental schools allow their students to practise under supervision and the patients get the low cost treatments. Good luck.
229958
There are special mouthpieces designed for people with braces. Talk to your orthodontist and they can set you up with what you need.
1101628
They have now clear plastic braces you cannot see. Check with a dentist. Doubt that insurance will pay for any of it today. You may have to get a loan.
355121
My mother had the same problem because she was on SS. Look in the phone book and surrounding areas and call each and every dentist. Ask them if they accept payment plans. Also, call your nearest Department of human services and ask them if they refer you to someone. Have you thought of traveling. In Austin, Texas you can get them through a program. I will give you the link below. Also if you go farther south, you can find them way cheap, like $500.00. Towards Mexico. Good Luck!
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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.
63795
Its okay to wear braces.It costs around Rs.22,000 i.e. about $440 for a good doctor that may solve the problem permanenly whereas, those(doctors) who do it for a cheaper price may solve the problem only temporarily.It may not change her appearance much.\nIf you want her to wear braces and still look good,some orthodontists put the braces at the back of the teeth.It may cost you some extra bucks,but it wont change her appearance.
771068
I'm in my 30s and had to have two baby teeth removed.  The roots were closer to the surface than adult teeth are and hot foods (especially coffee) really hurt.\nI now have to get two implants (cost, about $4500 and no insurance company covers implants).\nGo for the orthodontic now or she will have to have it later and it will be more expensive and not covered by her insurance.
65015
Medicaid will not pay for braces because they consider it cosmetic. Sad, I know. Other options are maybe finding a dental college that will do the work (under close supervision) for pretty low cost. The only other thing I know is to take out a loan. I've got two kids that are going to need braces in the next 1-2 years and I'm taking them to the nearest dental college. If you are old enough, you can help your mom out by getting a part-time job or baby-sitting and help pay for it. You'll get something you need, help relieve your Mom of some of the financial burden, and have a sense of accomplishment.
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It depends.  Are they HMO or PPO?  If both PPO or one PPO and one HMO, yes you can use them both.  If both HMO however, it doesn't do you a bit of good.\nI have 3 insurances on my daughter for dental.  Her dad has a PPO for her which covers most of it, and my HMO pays a bit more of what the PPO didn't.  My 3rd insurance was free, but also an HMO so it doesn't pay anything else.\nIf your cost for the insurance or very low (under $10 a month) for having the second insurance, you will probably save some money.\nSee what each covers, what they each pay for say a filling, and you can see what you would save.\nAlso consider if you really NEED 2 insurances.  I only did it because I am covering orthodontics on my daughter which would have cost $800 after the PPO paid it's share, but now only costing $100 with the second coverage and I only pay $120 a year (or about $240 for the 2 years she will have braces) so I'm still saving about $450.00 total.
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Not really.  Some lenders (like the one I work for) look for a minimum of 640, others 620. You are right on the borderline.  Anything from 640-699 is ok and 700 or above is considered very good and will likely get you better rates.  I would find out why you are a 630 (delinquencies reporting?  overextended credit cards?  a lot of new debt?) and work on correcting those issues.  Good luck!
870726
Around 10% down, some banks, credit unions only require 5%... The more you have to put down the lower your monthly payments will be... You will also need, Lawyers fees which very in prices....\n\nFurniture depends on you... You can buy good quality second hand furniture, and save yourself up 90%
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The standard metal bracket is the least expensive (notice I didn't say cheap). Any of the less common systems are more expensive.\nYes that Damon System is going to cost more.\n\nI charged the most for the ceramic ones - they not only cost me more to buy, but were harder to work with and REALLY hard to take off\n\nHey, I'm so old I when I had braces they put bands on ALL my teeth - that was a real tin-grin. And no it was after the dinosaurs.
840018
First you will have an evaluation by an orthodontist, his work will include the braces and the retainers. I would look at anywhere from $1500 to $3500. He will expect you to have your teeth cleaned and repair work done first. You will then be expected to have cleanings at least every 6 months and sometime 3 during your treatment. If you need to have any teeth extracted an oral surgeon will charge for that. Having the teeth bleached could range from $200 to over $1000. I would think you will need in the area of $6000. That is what the total of my work was and I had them put on 6 years ago. I must add that I am very pleased with the results. After having 5 of my nine children done I decided it was my turn. All associated people should now be able to go on nice vacations thanks to my payments over the years!