jenao\" post_id=\"2053924\" time=\"1640769347\" user_id=\"3074:

Thanks for your reply. Yes metal braces seems like a better option for the kids. I was also concern with them removing Invisalign during recess and then breaking it or dropping it or loosing it etc.

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2053544\" time=\"1640526921\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2053544 time=1640526921 user_id=58173]
We went with the traditional metal braces. I feel that it’s more effective as it’s not removable. If your kid is still young, a teen, it is better so he doesn’t takes it off when he’s in pain. For Invisalign, it can be removed, at night or when brushing, or when in pain.. it’s nice that way but it defeats the purpose of having it. Especially when they can’t really feel the pain of the price paid. Lol.[/quote]

jenao\" post_id=\"2051134\" time=\"1639034093\" user_id=\"3074:

Hi hi,

Am considering braces for my gal and thinking of where to bring her. I am researching the type of braces and Invisalign has been popping up a lot. Are your kids mostly using metal braces as my usual dentist recommend going with the metal braces as he is the traditional kind. Anyone with Invisalign? Any comments other than costs?

Imp75\" post_id=\"2053505\" time=\"1640510946\" user_id=\"2358:

Can I check if it possible to wear brace only on lower jaw but not upper jaw. Reason being teeth in upper jaw are neat and nice while lower jaw is messy due to overcrowding. Any recommended dentist? My daughter has phobia of dentist due to some unpleasant childhood consultation where dentist insert something real big for her to bite on to make some teeth mould to prevent grinding.

Imp75\" post_id=\"2053505\" time=\"1640510946\" user_id=\"2358:

Can I check if it possible to wear brace only on lower jaw but not upper jaw. Reason being teeth in upper jaw are neat and nice while lower jaw is messy due to overcrowding. Any recommended dentist? My daughter has phobia of dentist due to some unpleasant childhood consultation where dentist insert something real big for her to bite on to make some teeth mould to prevent grinding.

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2007801\" time=\"1607847257\" user_id=\"2964:

GinaLim123\" post_id=\"2007795\" time=\"1607845099\" user_id=\"190103:

I guess I was too shock to react at that time and didn't know I have to pay so much for the consultation fee.

With regards to the above, in future, when you make the appt, ask them how much is the consultation before you go. When I was shopping for an orthodontist for my daughter, we went to 3 and then settled on 1. Mostly to compare the actual costs, the disposition of the orthodontist, and the vibes. Like if I am someone who needs to ask many questions, he must be someone who is willing to answer questions. Or like one of the 3 behaved more like a salesperson than a medical professional, esp when he knew that many of his patients were my daughter’s friends.

janet88\" post_id=\"1851397\" time=\"1528253067\" user_id=\"12950:

son is almost done with his braces after wearing for 5 years because of his cleft. just when I thought I don't have to go to NUH every month, daughter's teeth are crowding :faint: and upper jaw needs to be corrected...actually it's optional to do braces but at 14 and vain, she insisted on having braces done.

GinaLim123\" post_id=\"2007795\" time=\"1607845099\" user_id=\"190103:

I guess I was too shock to react at that time and didn't know I have to pay so much for the consultation fee.

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2007796\" time=\"1607845673\" user_id=\"2964:

As shown in your first picture, the $5,350 is for 2nd gen metal braces. The $3k+ one quoted on their website is for 1st gen metal braces. So it is clear that it is a misunderstanding on your part, as you wrote that the $5,350 quoted to you was for the cheapest metal braces.

1st gen traditional metal braces are the cheapest kind.
2nd gen self ligating metal braces are not the cheapest kind.

So as I correctly guessed in my post, the $5k+ is for the 2nd gen metal braces.

Honestly, this is easy because this is the market rate.
$3k+ for traditional metal braces, the ones that come with colourful rubber bands.
$5k+ for 2nd gen Damon metal braces, they dont use rubber bands because they are self ligating.

Add $1k+ for ceramic brackets that are supposedly more transparent than metal but can stain (no curry for a year), and also not that transparent once you opt for coloured rubber bands.

So you asked for the x rays and the unfriendly counter staff ignored your question? I think the staff is deaf, not unfriendly, but like I’ve said, it doesnt help to get hold of the x ray if you plan to stay or if you plan to use another clinic. Both ways, you dont really need the x ray.

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2007793\" time=\"1607844816\" user_id=\"2964:

GinaLim123\" post_id=\"2007787\" time=\"1607842267\" user_id=\"190103:

Hihi, i am currently sourcing for braces for my son. He has overcrowding teeth and its very difficult for him to brush. I have called i.Dental because I saw their promotion online for students at $3,852. I thought it is quite reasonable and went ahead to book an appointment. To my shock, they actually quote me $5350 including GST for the cheapest kind of metal braces. This price is excluding extractions, retainers, etc... so different from their website. I was also told to pay $235.40 for the first consultation but the X-rays weren't given to me. Is this normal? Can I ask for other recommendations because I felt that i.Dental at Ubi is extorting me.

I dont work for iDental but I have a relative who finished the treatment with iDental so I was curious about what you wrote. I went to their website and it does say $3,852 is the student price for 1st gen metal braces. With all due respect, I dont believe that you were eventually quoted an amount so much higher than the $3,852 on their website if indeed the stuff included are the same, like is it for the cheapest kind of metal braces like you said, or is the $5k+ price for the 2nd gen metal braces? Did you question them why it is not $3,852?

Usually the cost of the first consultation and x rays, is offset from the package price when you sign up with the clinic (applies to iDental and many others). If you choose not to sign up with them, then it is sunk cost. X rays can be given to you but I guess you cant do anything with them also. Say if you choose to go with another clinic, they would want to do their own x ray and wont want to use the ones you bring over from another clinic. So having them does not serve any purpose. Did you ask them to give to you? I would imagine if you had asked, they would give.

GinaLim123\" post_id=\"2007787\" time=\"1607842267\" user_id=\"190103:

Hihi, i am currently sourcing for braces for my son. He has overcrowding teeth and its very difficult for him to brush. I have called i.Dental because I saw their promotion online for students at $3,852. I thought it is quite reasonable and went ahead to book an appointment. To my shock, they actually quote me $5350 including GST for the cheapest kind of metal braces. This price is excluding extractions, retainers, etc... so different from their website. I was also told to pay $235.40 for the first consultation but the X-rays weren't given to me. Is this normal? Can I ask for other recommendations because I felt that i.Dental at Ubi is extorting me.

JassyT:

Kids braces have improved a lot in the past couple of decades. Technology has made them more comfortable and more attractive than the braces most parents remember wearing.