Cheap Specialist Orthodontist Sydney Recommendations

glub on 18/07/2019 - 07:10

Hi

I had braces when I was 16 for about 4 years and absolutely hated them, but since then I've developed a semi-severe open bite that is making it difficult to eat certain foods and starting to shape my face

I've been to a few places for quotes, first to the mail order braces and the non specialist orthodontist Martin place who recommended me to a see a specialist orthodontist, I had an appointment with Lifestyle orthodontist in Bondi who stated my teeth could be fixed without surgery but at the small cost of
12k for Invisalign
And 14k for lingual braces

This is incredibly expensive in my opinion and more than I can afford.

Why not traditional braces? I get really really bad mouth ulcers and the last time I had braces I was in constant agony, I am also an adult and would prefer to not have train tracks, again.

I'm just looking for recommendations on I presume specialist Orthodontist either in Sydney Eastern Suburbs or surround area that don't charge an absolute fortune I was hoping for around 5k….

Appreciate any help

Health & Beauty

Comments

  • kerfuffle on 18/07/2019 - 07:53

    I've developed a semi-severe open bite that is making it difficult to eat certain foods and starting to shape my face

    Good luck trying to fix your situation for a third of what you've been quoted, especially in the Eastern Suburbs …

    I'd assume that because you're getting braces again as an adult, that it would cost more as compared to when you got them as a teenager too.

  • coffeelover19 on 18/07/2019 - 08:29

    Check out Dovan Dental in Lakemba

  • cohiba on 18/07/2019 - 08:39

    Depending on your circumstances overseas may be worth considering. Have a look at:
    https://www.medigo.com/blog/medigo-guides/invisalign-cost-gu…
    https://undertheropes.com/2018/04/13/how-i-got-invisalign-in…

    • glub on 20/07/2019 - 20:28

      I got a quote in Bali but they said due to how servers my teeth are I would need to have an appointment every month /2 month

  • Missbeee on 18/07/2019 - 08:42
    +2

    Average braces price with the orthodontist nowadays are around 7-12k depending on the case.
    The older you are the harder your bones going to be, so I don't think Invisalign would be a good option too as it is made of plastic.
    Also, Unfortunately, You still can get ulcers from lingual braces too

    I don't know if this would help but I went to MyOrtho in Randwick as they are quite reasonable with price.
    Good luck

    • glub on 20/07/2019 - 20:27

      I'm assuming the ulcers are mainly on the tongue as aside to the gums, which is somewhat better

      How much did MyOrtho cost? If you don't mind me asking

      • Missbeee on 22/07/2019 - 08:24

        I paid 9K and my case was quite severe. I got a bad crossbite and I have gaps from missing molars on my right and left handside. I went with the traditional braces.
        It can be more expensive if you're thinking to get the lingual braces.

  • boomramada on 18/07/2019 - 09:43
    +2

    Aren't you supposed to be looking for excellent one not cheap ? Or you be here for looking for another cheap one in few years time.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/07/2019 - 09:54
    +1

    Definitely go with a specialist orthodontist. I know it's a significant expense but the fact that you need repeat orthodontic treatment means that there may be underlying reasons for this, ie. mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, etc. You want a professional that is skilled in this area to ensure the treatment is appropriate in your case and sticks!

    Most orthodontists also offer flexible repayment plans, if that would assist.

  • luffyex2010 on 18/07/2019 - 11:41

    Might want to max out your health insurance* to highest insurance before getting your braces.

    Not sure if that will save you more money.

    *medibank,etc

    • mini2 on 18/07/2019 - 11:42
      +1

      Nah not going to work unless OP have already been paying for a couple of years to add a paltry $400-600 a year with a $2.4-2.8k lifetime cap.

      • glub on 20/07/2019 - 20:25

        Have never had private health care in AU but when I looked into it it seemed to provide minimal towards these types of treatments

  • mini2 on 18/07/2019 - 11:44

    Go get a second or third opinion elsewhere. Don't know how old are you but may already missed the boat in non-surgery method because your jaws would've been pretty solid if you're beyond your teenage years.

    • glub on 20/07/2019 - 20:26

      The first 2 non specialists I saw stated surgery looks likely

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