When I had Aetna insurance, they did not cover adult orthodontics. But the Cigna coverage I have now does, 50% up to a certain amount ... I think $2000 max payout. Too late for my braces since I'm long done, but it would cover replacement retainers ... which gives me some peace of mind.
My dental insurance doesn't pay for ortho, either. I'm shelling out just under $6000 for mine, not including the extractions I need. Oh, well. It's been long enough, and I'm willing to make the sacrifices I need to.
~Clarece
--- In adultswithbraces@ yahoogroups. com, Cindi <cindilou72@ ...> wrote: > > Welcome aboard Clarece! And kudos to you for making you life changing decision! > My story is very similar to yours. We grew up very poor. I'm 35. I have two kids, and I'm married. I made my way...have dental ins. now!!!! YAY! Even though ortho isn't covered for me. lol I still wanted very much to have "the perfect smile". I took the leap Jan.4. I'm thrilled w/my decision. I was very self concienous for the first two months..but now...I just flash them right away. I get many compliments from people saying "good for you". I've got my eye on the prize. I don't regret it a bit. I look forward to my adjustments, and I also look forward to.....as crazy as it is going to sound...the soreness after the adjustments. ..lol.... but I know that they are moving with this soreness. It's working!! > Make sure you write. We'd all love to hear your progress. > > Cindi 35, Michigan > > --- On Sun, 6/15/08, Clarece sunglow456@. .. wrote: > > From: Clarece sunglow456@. .. > Subject: [adultswithbraces] Introduction > To: adultswithbraces@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008, 2:18 AM > > > > > > > Hi everyone, > > I just wanted to post a little intro. I'm Clarece. I'm 30 and I've got > 3 kids. I've needed braces since the 4th grade. My mom could never > afford it, being a waitress with no health or dental insurance. I'm > ashamed to say that up until just a few months ago, I had never even > seen the inside of a dentist's office. But, I finally decided to > swallow my embarrassment and do what I've wanted to do for so long, > cost be damned. > > I'm getting my braces on June 24th, and I am so excited about it. At > some point in the future, I'll be able to smile for a camera and laugh > without covering my mouth. This is an extremely big event for me... I > don't think other people I know can fully understand. But I bet you > guys do! :) > > Looking forward to getting to know you all, and sharing my experience > and progress. > > ~Clarece >
they are just continuous plastic that fit over the whole top or bottom to close up space. You can pick a color...They weren't a nuisance, but the metal lacing...
Good for you...My Cigna does nothing...for adults...argh! Steph ... From: April To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:03 PM ...
Hi Raveena, welcome to the group. Ask your orthodontist about your problem. In my own case, my orthodontist told me that often the situation needs to get worse...
Oh, mine got way worse first. I didn't realize that I even had a bite problem!! I had so much jaw pain. I was taking alot of Advil. It was hard to eat...
Hello, I'm a 31yo female who is getting braces soon. My dentist recommended that i get them and referred me to a local orthodontist. I emailed them today and...
Hi Jillian, I am 26 and just got braces last month. The first week was rough and I hardly ate anything. But I am use to them now and I hardly ever feel them in...
what sort will you be getiing ________________________________ From: Jillian <jillian_dlc@...> To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April...
They'll talk to you for awhile, he'll exam your bite, teeth, etc. and tell you what they want to do. They'll do measurements and stuff. Then they'll talk...
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