How much were your braces?

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Apparently I’m being conned.. I’ve gone private and I’m getting ceramic wired braces. Everything including appointments, retainer after, wire at the back of my teeth etc is costing £5k… am I?! I’ve gone for braces rather than Invisalign as my overbite needs correcting. Treatment should be around a year.

We’re all being conned..

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Overbites can be corrected with Invisalign...

It’s always a good idea to visit several and get at least three quotes. Good too to read reviews and such.

My DCs braces were £7 but that was on the NHS

I’m 13 months into treatment with fixed braces and the whole package is £5k. I have multiple dental problems which Were not suitable for Invisalign.

my treatment has been excellent.

My braces were £4000, I had them for 2 years back in 2017. Used a highly recommended orthodontist.

Best thing I've ever done!

Mine were free on the NHS but I had very crooked teeth and I think I was referred by the dentist. The only thing that has cost was when my permanent retainer broke off my teeth and they charged me £50 to remove it. I went to this orthodontist (www.overleighorthodontics.com/private/fees/) if you want to compare prices.

My fixed brace including teeth removal, retainer and fixed retainer was about £4.5k and that was in London.

Tbh, best money I've ever spent and wish I'd done it sooner

Depending how bad your overbite is you may qualify for NHS treatment.

I had mine corrected by fixed braces and double jaw surgery 3 years ago.

My Invisalign package was just under £5k including all hygenist visits beforehand, teeth whitening and three sets of retainers which should hopefully last 10+ years, that was in 2020. Took just over a year and worth every penny!
Good luck

I don’t think you’re being conned. I am mid way through a very similar package of treatment and it was the same price. Private adult dental work is expensive, unfortunately!

£4k invisalign. No regrets

DS had standard wired braces a couple of years ago for 2k

I've had Invisalign on top teeth only for £3k.

I spent about £4.5k fifteen years ago. Excluding any retainers they were on top I still have the same bonded retainers though they’ve had a couple of fixes. Top central London orthodontist but it was quite a while ago.

I spent £4K on my DD's braces 5 years ago and we are in the SE.

£4k a few years back. Ugly metal train tracks. £5k for ceramic is a good price.