Braces in Adulthood

[Aimz]

CB - my teeth are making me unhappy as well. They aren't too bad but it's enough for me to notice them in photos and stuff.

I just rang my Orthodontist and got a SERIOUS ticking off by the receptionist. She asked me when I last wore my plates and then totally scorned me for that. Then ticked me off for not coming to any appointments for the last 4 years.

Appointment is on the 2nd March.

[Kailani]

I had braces and I'm really slack with wearing my plate, but when I do put it in (maybe one night a week...or 2) it always fits fine but now I better wear it more often! If your teeth are making you self-conscious then definitely get them corrected. My mum recently started using invisline(sp?) the "clear braces" which are basically just plates and they work really well. She had braces when she was a teen but then her wisdom teeth came along and shifted all her straight teeth and now in her 40's she's decided to correct them again. So I say go for it!

[Kitt3n]

hey babe, I am the same, I didnt wear my plates for long enough and I really should get them looked at again.

I wonder what the cost will be ?

My health plan doesnt cover orthodontics, does yours? Was going to upgrade when DD1 gets older!

[Aimz]

Kitt3n - I had a friend who went back to the same orthodontist and he only charged her around $1000 for the 12 months she had the braces on again because she had already spent $3000 previously. My parents paid around $4K for my 3 years in braces so I am hoping I will get a similar price to my friend.

My level of cover doesn't cover orthodontics. but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be covered even if I did have a higher level of cover because they covered me for the first round of braces.. I think it says on the policy that you can only benefit once per person - and I am still with the same health fund.

My Orthodontist accepts part payments over the duration of the braces - so it might only be a few hundred dollars every few months. I'd be happy to pay it out of my pocket if it means I can have my teeth fixed.

[Kitt3n]

i am really curious to know how you go at your appointment, i dont get onto the forums all the time lately, so please PM me to let me knwo what they say!

[Aimz]

I will K - I'll get as much info as I can.

I didn't have to go through my dentist to get a referral or anything - so maybe if you rang your Orthodontist they can give you some info?

[Kitt3n]

lol hun I dont even remember what they were called, i would have to trek out to the burbs to actually go to the place!