I have self-ligating braces, a treatment time of around 24 months, and am handing over a cool $7,200. Of course, I live in Chicago proper (none of this suburb business) and the ortho's office is also in the city. This generally translates in to high(er) rent and increased cost of living, which I'm sure I pay some portion of.
Included in this is the no-cost replacement of three brackets, a retainer (lower bonded wire and clear plastic upper), and three years of follow-up visits once the braces are removed, as well as xrays, molds, etc. Two other places quoted $5,200 (in-network provider with my insurance company, but with lower rates) and around $6,000 respectively.
Not included: the extractions, any TADs/headgear (jury is still out on which I go with), and any lost retainers.
I tried really hard to convince myself that I did not like the most expensive office for at least a week, but it just didn't work.
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