Braces at Orthodontist or General dentist?

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  HighAndDry on 22/08/2018 - 15:24

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  How much is just the consultation with the orthodontist? Go to that consult, listen to what they have to say. Generally dentists are okay at general orthodontics work, but more complex or involved cases should rightly go to a specialist. And unfortunately we have no idea what your daughter's teeth are like, nor probably should you share that with strangers online.

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    Emojii on 22/08/2018 - 15:59

    The first consultation is free. I think in my daughter's case it's nothing too complicated. No crooked teeth, just overbite. Will need to extract 2 teeth on the upper jaw.

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  CyberMurning on 22/08/2018 - 15:34

  whoever cheaper

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  pantsparty on 22/08/2018 - 15:52

  +2

  "What is an orthodontist?
  Think of it like the difference between your family GP and a specialist physician such as a cardiologist or a paediatrician. Your family’s general dentist will be able to help you to improve your overall oral health, but a specialist orthodontist is the only properly qualified person to diagnose, prevent and treat dental or facial irregularities, and correctly align your teeth, bite and jaws.

  As well as completing a five-year degree in dentistry, an orthodontist also undergoes a further 5,000 hours of specialist training in the field of orthodontics. Whether you or your child are being treated with braces or clear aligners such as Invisalign®, you need to be sure you’re being treated by an orthodontist to get the best results."

  https://orthodonticsaustralia.org.au/difference-dentist-orth…

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  Brucet on 22/08/2018 - 15:53

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  My son still doing in this Orthodontics clinic. We paid around $6000 something & consultant free.
  You can contact them for more information.
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    Emojii on 22/08/2018 - 16:02

    Thank you for your recommendation but CBD is too far for me.

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  Brucet on 22/08/2018 - 15:55

  I don't suggest you go to Generally dentists.

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  buzymum20 on 22/08/2018 - 16:10

  Do you have extras cover on your private health insurance? If so you may get more back from the orthodontist than the dentist. I know we did. Sure the orthodontist cost a little more, but we got back more rebate and the difference then was negligible. I'm glad we went to the orthodontist though as the local dentist had an entirely different treatment plan to the orthodontist and the orthodontist's treatment worked which led me to wonder- would the other treatment have been a waste of time and money? I guess it's like getting a general doctor to do your brain surgery. It may work, but it may go wrong.

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  [Deactivated] on 22/08/2018 - 16:20

  Go to someone you can trust. If it is a trustworthy person (hard to find), they wouldn't take the case unless they are very confident and would refer you otherwise.

  A specialist has completed more training, most of it theory and research. A three year residency program isn't going to make someone with terrible sense of physics and lack of dexterity into some kind of wizard.

  Specialist would definitely be the way to go if it is an esoteric case. General practitioners wouldn't invest the time to learn what would likely be applied to a one off scenario. The specialist would have looked for these extreme cases for their case reports.

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  Ocker on 22/08/2018 - 16:23

  In the big picture of things the extra for the specialist orthodontist is worth the cost

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  [Deactivated] on 22/08/2018 - 16:24

  +5

  As an Orthodontist I recommend you use the Orthodontist.

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    Emojii on 22/08/2018 - 16:46

    I forgot to ask the orthodontist if the quote includes teeth extraction. I once read in a forum they say orthodontist don't extract teeth. If it doesn't included then would the child dental scheme cover the cost of extraction?

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  NancyCat on 22/08/2018 - 16:35

  As a mother of 2 teenagers who have completed their orthodontic works, I strongly recommend you/your daughter to go to an orthodontist. If I were you, I would shop around for a cheaper orthodontist. (And for a 12 y.o., I wouldn't go for Invisalign no matter how cheap it is.) Also, check the fine prints, e.g. any fees for 'emergency' services if the braces break? How about post-braces check-ups?

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    Emojii on 22/08/2018 - 16:41

    How much does it cost you? Any recommendations for an orthodontist?

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      NancyCat on 22/08/2018 - 17:43

      Hmm, that was a while ago, can't remember the exact cost, I think around $5000 each, definitely less than $7000. Paid by monthly installments. We got some back from private health insurance. One of my daughters also needed 2 teeth extractions, done at our normal dentist, partly covered by private health insurance.
      We go to Bayside Orthodontist in Albert Park. My girls (14 y.o. & 17 y.o.) finished with their braces 2-3 years ago, but still have check-ups every 6 months or so, to check on their retainers and wisdom teeth movement (X-ray). All 'free' (part of the $5000 'package').

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        Emojii on 22/08/2018 - 17:48

        Thanks for your info. Appreciated.

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  ibelynn on 23/08/2018 - 10:24

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  See the orthodontist first, ask him about extractions. What I do know is that they do NOT extract teeth anymore in this day and age, as it changes the shape of the face if person is under the age of around 25, and your daughter is young.

  Every time she has to have an adjustment, which is often for about 2 years etc, there is a substantial cost, in Qld my grand daughter has just finished with the orthodontist, they had to pay $ 350.00 each time.

  If this was me, I would go to the orthodontist, as that is what they specialize in, and this is something that you do not want to get wrong, it will be with her for the rest of her life.