Tips on how to afford braces for your teen.
They are four words that parents of teens dread the most:
“Your child needs braces.”
Braces are a significant investment, ranging in cost between $1,800 to $6,500. A full treatment for braces also takes a year or two to complete, requiring many orthodontic visits. It’s a commitment with a hefty price tag that can leave you in sticker shock.
But before you decide to rule out orthodontic treatment for your child because you can’t afford it, consider your options.
Braces aren’t simply for cosmetic purposes; they can correct crooked teeth, as well as underbites and overbites. Proper orthodontic treatments can help prevent jaw or mouth pain and other problems for your child later in life. Braces aren’t just a luxury treatment in most cases, and they can help build self-confidence in those who feel self-conscious about their teeth.
First, find out whether your insurance company covers braces. Not all dental insurance plans cover braces, however.
If you are like many Americans and don’t have dental insurance, many orthodontists will allow you to set up a payment plan or take out a low-interest loan through their office. You may need to make a down payment, and often the loans must be paid by the time treatment is over, usually in two years.
Some orthodontists will offer you a discount if you pay for the entire treatment up front.
If this isn’t an option, there is another way to be able to afford braces at a substantially reduced cost. AmeriPlan offers discount dental and health plans that save their members a tremendous amount of money each year.
AmeriPlan discount dental plans for the entire household cost $25.00 per month, including a $20 one-time registration fee, and offers discounts from 25 to 65 percent off the cost of most dental procedures. AmeriPlan members can save a great deal of money on the cost of orthodontic treatments. For example, under AmeriPlan’s negotiated fee schedule, AmeriPlan members receive 25% off for orthodontic treatments that’s around 1250.00 to 1500.00 dollars off, that’s an incredible savings.
AmeriPlan discount dental plans can be used right away and as often as needed, unlike typical dental insurance plans, which require limits on what is covered.
To find an AmeriPlan dental provider in your area and to learn more about how AmeriPlan can save you and your family money on dental visits, including major dental work and braces,
