Covid kept my parents shut in for the last couple of years. We’re just catching up with all of their medical appointments. My mom’s new dentist is suggesting Invisilign (sp?) to straighten her teeth. She has a slight overbite that could continue to move according to the dentist. They are on a fixed income and every penny counts. The cost would be approximately $7,000 which is more than they spend in a month in living expenses. I want to make sure she is healthy but also want to make good financial decisions with her. Anyone have any experience with this?
Geesh there is no way I would waste that much money on something like that. That's one month in a AL home or least where I live.
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A slight overbite is how your bite is supposed to be. This guy should be reported to the local dental licensing agency in your state.
Your mother doesn't need Invisalign -- that's absurd. Invisalign doesn't work well anyway, and a lot of people who use it find their teeth move back where they started anyway.
Why not go and get her botox and fillers while you are at it. Maybe a
tummy tuck and a boob job too. This new dentist should become her
old dentist ..............quickly.
Sorry for the sarcasm but save her money for something useful. Who knows
what her future holds but at her age she will probably need that money for
more important things.
No need to apologize for the sarcasm…I think it works in this case.
If it smells like a scam, walks like a scam and talks like a scam, guess what? IT IS A SCAM!!!
Please don't allow your parents to spend their hard earned money on something so very foolish this late in their life. I'm sure that they will need that $7000 for something way more important and legit soon enough, so don't let your mom get talked into wasting her money on something she just doesn't need.
I consulted with my dentist and orthodonist who both confirmed it would help me to prevent loosing another front tooth. I am NOT doing it for cosmetic although straight teeth are lovely. PLUS - we have dental insurance which paid $2K for partial cost towards $5800 - balance I pay.
That is my story - but I DO NOT think your 80 year old mother needs or should spend her money on these braces!! What is this dentist thinking except $$$$. GREED!! I actually thought I was TOO OLD until I was convinced they would help my problem. But honestly - if I were age 80 I would not spend my money on them. I agree it smells like a SCAM.
In addition, these braces are removed EVERY TIME you eat and must be cleaned daily. I use a straw to drink my ice tea but remove them for my hot coffee. I do not even eat a snack while wearing these braces. Obviously, I sleep in them to get my money's worth and fix this problem!
But at 80? If mother is not grinding down her teeth and overall doing okay? Braces would be a waste of money. I don’t know how uncomfortable (or not) Invisalign is, but braces are not comfortable!
I'm still paying $3800 out of pocket on a payment plan even with dental insurance coverage. IMO they are still very expensive where the resulting benefit better be worth it.
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