How to Get a Good Price on Braces

If you or someone one you know is in need of braces, cost may have you a little worried. Braces can be very expensive, especially with all the new procedures and options available. Many insurance companies won't provide coverage because it's considered a cosmetic procedure. But that doesn't mean you are stuck to pay the full price of braces. You have options that can save you money in your quest to get a beautiful smile.

Instructions

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  Contact a dental school. There you can get braces for an affordable price because the procedure is done by a student. And while it may only be a student orthodontist who is working on your teeth, the student will be supervised by faculty members.

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  Look into orthodontic or supplemental dental insurance. If your insurance company doesn't cover braces, then supplemental insurance may help. Orthodontic insurance is just like regular insurance in that you pay a premium, deductible and co-pay. A good plan could save you 50 percent in the cost of braces.

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  Join a dental plan. A dental plan is not insurance, but a program to which you make an affordable monthly payment and receive a discounted rate for dental services for orthodontics and more. The network consists of dentists who have agreed to accept the lower payments. While not an insurance plan, some major insurance companies offer their own discount dental plans.