Anonymous
Post 10/05/2022 12:08     Subject: Re:Cost of orthodontist…
Our phase 1 around Mclean was about $5000, with insurance covering $1000 of that.
Anonymous
Post 10/05/2022 10:57     Subject: Cost of orthodontist…
Anonymous wrote:Serious question, how would it work to go to Costa Rica? You have to go for adjustments every few weeks, is the idea you'd get a local orthodontist for that? Move to Costa Rica for 2 years? I just don't understand...


It was a stupid suggestion.
Anonymous
Post 10/05/2022 10:56     Subject: Cost of orthodontist…
Serious question, how would it work to go to Costa Rica? You have to go for adjustments every few weeks, is the idea you'd get a local orthodontist for that? Move to Costa Rica for 2 years? I just don't understand...
Anonymous
Post 10/05/2022 10:51     Subject: Cost of orthodontist…
Costa Rica scouting it out trip here we come. We've wanted to go there anyway.
Anonymous
Post 10/04/2022 19:40     Subject: Re:Cost of orthodontist…
Anonymous wrote:I was just quoted approximately $7500 for Invisalign for 1 year. Is that a rip off?


Yes, by at least 50%. Don't pay a penny above 5K, especially for invisalign which doesn't even involve any work on the part of the ortho.
Anonymous
Post 10/04/2022 13:06     Subject: Cost of orthodontist…
Anonymous wrote:Uh, yes. 2 of my colleagues have done this for their kids. One of them even bought land while they were down there.

A neighbor has done it for himself and speaks very highly of the quality.


Let’s be reasonable.
Anonymous
Post 10/04/2022 12:56     Subject: Cost of orthodontist…
Uh, yes. 2 of my colleagues have done this for their kids. One of them even bought land while they were down there.

A neighbor has done it for himself and speaks very highly of the quality.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2022 19:54     Subject: Cost of orthodontist…
Anonymous wrote:Just go to Costa Rica. Less than half of what US charges. And enjoy the place while you are there.


Uh, no.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2022 19:51     Subject: Re:Cost of orthodontist…
Anonymous wrote:I was just quoted approximately $7500 for Invisalign for 1 year. Is that a rip off?


My son has Invisalign (but a different brand, Spark) estimated for 12-18 months, and we were charged $3700. To get a 2nd and 3rd opinion.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2022 19:34     Subject: Cost of orthodontist…
Just go to Costa Rica. Less than half of what US charges. And enjoy the place while you are there.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2022 17:33     Subject: Re:Cost of orthodontist…
It’s costing $3600 (and insurance covers $1500 of that) for ~20 months of braces for my kid. Only one phase, nothing complicated, and only have to go in about every 10 weeks. One year done and things are looking great.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2022 17:29     Subject: Re:Cost of orthodontist…
I was just quoted approximately $7500 for Invisalign for 1 year. Is that a rip off?
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2022 17:26     Subject: Cost of orthodontist…
$4000-$4500 in Burke. Phase 1 with palate expander, head gear, and retainer for 9-12 months.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2022 17:11     Subject: Re:Cost of orthodontist…
For both of my kids, cost was around $5k all-in for only one round needed and insurance covered $3500.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2022 15:27     Subject: Re:Cost of orthodontist…
Anonymous wrote:Ours was $1500 but it's just headgear (overbite) not an expander. I like the model of a flat fee for everything including visits and adjustments.


Ours was $4800 to include every single last thing child could ever need, including replacement retainers for life. It’s a good feeling.