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[genesis87]

Hello. I would really like some help on this. I never got braces as a kid and would really like to get my teeth straightened out before I get too old. Does anyone know about dental insurance here, how to get it, the cost, and maybe what the cost of braces are out here? Also would you recommend getting dental insurance for them or is it not worth it. I remember they were quite expensive back home. I have medical insrance paid for by the school but I dont know if that covers dental. If it helps at all I have a fairly bad underbite so idno if I could claim that as medical or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[allan of asia]

i was quoted 8million for a full course plus 50000 per consultation - and that was if it was done by a middle ranking doctor - or 11mill for a professor and 85000 a visit.

It is NOT covered by the National Medical Insurance and if you have private insurance thru a hagwon or something, it MAY cover dental emergencies, but i severely doubt it will cover braces, but you never know - check

[schmoove]

I got top and bottom braces done in Australia from 2004-2006.
Total cost was approximately AU$3200 (private - no insurance).
Low tech, decent, but not fancy dental surgery, and all the work was done by the dentist and his eyesight.

My girlfriend currently has top and bottom braces in korea.
Total cost when complete will be approximately 6,000,000 won (private - no insurance).
Her procedure is a little more complicated than mine, and her dental surgery is marble hallways, x-rays galore and all that 3d computer imaging malarky in order to get the perfect result.

In Korea braces are not covered by government insurance.

[shostahoosier]

I ended up paying around 5,000,000W for my braces. They're the clear ones and I got them in Gangnam. The price included cleaning and tightening as well as the permanent retainer they will put in my mouth at the end. Ive heard you can get them for as low as 4,000,000 in other parts if you look around but I settled for convienence over price. Plus I'm sure the cheapest braces were the metal ones anyway.

[fana]

If you are looking for a place around hongdae I have one
He's probably the best english speaking dentist I've ever met here haha
he does thorough consultation by sitting with you for about an hour but charges a fee of W30,000 but I bet it's worth it.

Average cost of his braces is W6,000,000 to W7,000,000 which includes total cost from attaching the braces to removing the braces.
But the cost varies to treatment plan and the plan can be established after a thorough exam including molds, head films and etc.

you know that choosing a good orthodontist is really important because you are stuck with him for at least a year!

[schwa]

[alongway]

[giraffe]