Is $6000 Worth It for a Cross Bite on One Side and Fix Bottom Front Teeth (Slightly Crooked)?

The title pretty much explains it... I was quoted $6000. I have a cross bite on the left side of the jaw and my front bottom teeth (4 of them) are slightly crooked. But you can't tell unless you look at them carefully. And the cross-bite, only I know about it. Is it worth it? Also, what is the best way to clean these plastic braces?

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Is Invsalign worth it?

Well, the fee is about right. As for is it worth it, perhaps you should schedule another visit with your Dentist and see if they can explain all the reasons you might want to correct a crossbite. They include: Stabilizing the gums and bones around your teeth Minimizing recession where you may have crooked or angled teeth Preventing future fractures/loss of teeth due to poor positioning Crossbites are not ideal dentally and if possible, a change for the... more

Correcting a Cross bite and crowding with invislaign.

Is it worth $6000 to correct your cross bite and crowding? Teeth that are in cross bite and crowded are more susceptible to wear and breakdown. If your teeth begin to breakdown prematurely you could be looking at a high cost to correct the problems. Teeth that are severely worn down or crack may require dental crown restorations and these can be costly. Remember that there is nothing better than natural tooth structure and once it is gone it will not grow back.... more

Is it worth $6000 to straighten lower front four and fix a cross bite

The answer depends on you and what you want. If the "slightly crooked" lower front doesn't bother you at all then you don't need to do it for that reason. Some mild irregularity is "normal" in that that is what most people have. It is actually "abnormal" or "not usual" for all teeth to be perfect even though us orthodontists like to try to make them that way. The cross bite in the back doesn't show so it doesn't... more

Correction a cross bite is always worth it...

Invisalign can correct a cross bite but it takes a while. Usually the longer the treatment is the more the fee is and I think that makes sense to most people. For 6,000 I would assume the treatment is 14-18 months..