It is worth the time???

Question

I received a quote for braces yesterday of $5800. Called insurance and this is close to the norm. Shopped around but to actually get a quote you have to be examined by each and every place. Should I just let it be and pay this crazy price or would it be worth the time to go to each and every place to try and get a better price. Never knew it cost this much. Area is Virginia Beach Virginia. Let me know if you got a better deal..

Answer 1

Well that is normal price range, but if you are paying all of that out of pocket, maybe you would like to look into a discount plan. With this company I have a friend who pd only $2250 out of pocket. Her insurance didn't cover orthodontics at all. The plan is $19.95 for a household per month and comes with vision, prescription and chiropractic discounts also. You could check out the website at

http://www.MyBenefitsPlus.com/nicolec and you can use it as soon as you sign up, I checked in the book and they have at least 15 doctors in the virginia beach area that participate. If you have any questions you can email me.

Answer 2

I doubt you'll find it significantly cheaper at a different place. If you think it's out of line, you might want to go to a second place - it's not "shopping around" so much as "getting a second opinion." If it's in the same ballpark, that's what it's gonna cost. But don't go all over town. It's a waste of your time and the dentist's time.

Answer 3

If your insurance said that's the going rate in your area I'd take their word for it. It's expensive. Make sure you wear your retainer when you're done with treatment.