Cost of Expanders?

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#1 Post by **KJM** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:13 am

My son needs to get expanders but I dont get the price until we do the molds etc ( in January) I am trying to set up my flex spend account to cover this but since I didnt have an exapnder and my older son didnt either I have no idea what the cost is.

Right now I know the records appointment is $200 but I am at a total loss for the rest so any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!~

#2 Post by **KJM** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 7:49 pm

Thanks Meryaten, actually I did just that after posting this.

I was quoted $2550 for the entire treatment. Since this office isnt the office I currently am going to I am going to go to my Ortho for a 2nd consult next week.

#3 Post by **bbsadmin** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:33 pm

When my daughter had an expander, (a few months ago), I believe the total (for everything) was either $650 or $850 (I don't remember exactly). She wore the expander 4 months, and it fixed her crossbite.

You could ask the ortho to give you a ballpark figure. Explain that it's for your flex spending, I'm sure he'll understand.

#4 Post by **kkalex** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:13 am

Well, mine was around $400, and the total cost of everything was $4,550
(uppers and lowers and expander)

#5 Post by **momof2grlz** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:24 am

My daughter's upper expander was $950.00 including all follow-up visits until she's ready for braces.

Chris

#6 Post by **samantha_lou** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 7:20 pm

The cost of my palatal expander is going to be $1350, plus records of around $200...I'm paying the whole thing this time around (with a 15% discount)...and it will then be credited to my co-pay of $1200 for my braces at the time of my treatment.

I'm not sure of the usual and customary charges for expanders though, might be worth looking into...