How to Get Dental Braces at a Cheaper Price

According to Cost Helper, the average cost of braces in America is $5,413. Although a child may need braces, oftentimes the price can be terrifying to a parent. Despite the staggeringly high numbers, there are several ways to get braces at a lowered price for your child without sacrificing the quality of the work or the outcome of your child's teeth.

Things You'll Need

• Newspaper
• Telephone directory

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Instructions

Getting Cheaper Braces

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  Find out who your friends use. Sometimes an orthodontist will offer discounts if you have been referred by a current patient. Ask your friends and family members who they use for an orthodontist and check to see if that office offers any sort of "friends and family" discount.

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  Check your newspaper for coupons. Many dental offices are now offering coupons for new patients. These can come in the mail or in the newspaper, and usually offer a sizable discount if you choose to use their services. If you haven't seen any recent coupons, call a few local dental offices and see if they know of any circulating coupons. Many times the office itself will have coupons available that you just have to ask for.

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  Pay up front. Orthodontists often give discounts to patients who pay for the entire braces package up front, rather than paying at each visit. Check around to see what local orthodontists offer these discounts in your area. Simply call the front desk and ask them what sort of deals they offer. If they don't offer any, ask if they would consider making an exception for a new patient who is willing to pay the full cost up front.