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Severe Crowding, Finally Doing Something for Me. - Cold Lake, AB
UPDATED FROM Militarywife100
BULL S**T
$6,200
Seriously. I am so disappointed right now. I just got back from my extraction consult. I brought my predetermination in so I could pay for my portion. And it's $1700. I thought it was going to be $150. So yeah I don't have that kind of money to just spend so I had to cancel my extractions and re book them for nov. Hopefully I can save enough by then.
UPDATED FROM Militarywife100
Getting nervous
Well my extractions are coming up. Less than 2 weeks away now. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared. Im having 7 teeth pulled!! Two of which are impacted and slightly under the jaw bone..I have my pre op consult a week from today. I will update after that appointment.
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T
F
September 5, 2014
I'm just looking into getting my teeth fixed and I'm nervous. . . I wanted to get braces for as long as I can remember but we could never afford them. I just turned 22 and have decided that I'm tired of hating the person in the mirror simply because of my teeth. The only thing is I don't know how about getting started.
M
September 7, 2014
Call a dentist and tell them you would like to have a consult to see what your potions are are far as straightening them. Thats how i started. Unfortunately I have quite a bit of damage caused by my over crowding that i wasnt aware of before so im really glad im getting all this done :)
T
September 11, 2014
And also make sure to interview at least one orthodontist. Not all dentists provide Invisalign, but all Orthodontists will, or at least some version of clear aligner (some cheaper than Invisalign). Regular braces are also cheaper than Invisalign if you are willing to go that route, and are also better for some cases. You definitely need to do consultations, and you should be able to find free ones. Like Militarywife100 said, just call places, either from recs (like from here or Yelp) or ask friends where they went. If you have a regular dentist who doesn't do Invisalign, ask them if they can refer you to an orthodontist.
A really great tool would be to ask our doctors here on RealSelf their opinion on treatment options for you. Take really good, really clear photos, and at least one from the front teeth together and one from the front mouth open, as well as profile shots that show your teeth from the sides. Upload the photos along with your question using this link. That way, once the doctors answer, you will have a better idea what to expect during your consultation. :) Good luck! We hope to see you starting your own review soon!
A really great tool would be to ask our doctors here on RealSelf their opinion on treatment options for you. Take really good, really clear photos, and at least one from the front teeth together and one from the front mouth open, as well as profile shots that show your teeth from the sides. Upload the photos along with your question using this link. That way, once the doctors answer, you will have a better idea what to expect during your consultation. :) Good luck! We hope to see you starting your own review soon!
UPDATED FROM Militarywife100
Cant afford this :(
So....i have my extractions booked. Thats all fine and dandy but i asked for a pre determination to be sent off for the invisalign itself. My insurance will only cover up to $2500 and the submitted expense for the invisalign is over $8000. There is no way I can afford this treatment. We are a single income family. we have four kids. :(
Im fairly certain my invisalign journey is over before it has even started. Im going to talk to my dentist and see if monthly payments are ok but even that is going to be practically impossible.
Im fairly certain my invisalign journey is over before it has even started. Im going to talk to my dentist and see if monthly payments are ok but even that is going to be practically impossible.
Replies (4)
P
July 22, 2014
Don't give up yet. Definitely look into making monthly payments. If that doesn't work, look around at other Invisalign providers. Prices vary widely.
R
F
July 22, 2014
Most orthodontists offer monthly payment options with little money down. Before you decide against it, look into the financing. I would not have been able to afford my treatment at this time if it weren't for that.
T
July 23, 2014
That's the most expensive I've seen here on RealSelf for Invisalign. Is that just Invisalign or is that including extractions?
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