Does your child need dental braces?

Dental braces are an excellent ally for treating your children’s teeth. Crossbite, open bite, misaligned or spaced teeth are some of the most common diagnoses that can be corrected using dental braces.

However, if the cost of these treatments is of concern, we will show you how health insurance will protect your children’s oral health, well-being and self-esteem without putting a dent in your budget.

How much will you have to pay for dental braces?

Asking how much dental braces cost is like wanting to know the price of a house or car. Depends. It depends on the degree of correction needed, the material and techniques used and the duration of the treatment. Therefore treatment costs should always be confirmed with the selected clinic or doctor.

Did you know that the AdvanceCare Dentinet network is a network with hundreds of excellent dental health service providers spread across the country and Spain? If you have individual health insurance or dental health insurance, you can access this network and also benefit from agreed and lower prices for your consultations and treatments.

Fixed device

As the name suggests, it is attached to the patient’s mouth. Only an orthodontist can place, modify, adjust or remove it. The main advantage is the effectiveness of the treatment, the disadvantage is the care required in daily oral hygiene. It is only recommended for teenagers and adults.

> Cost for those who use the AdvanceCare Dentinet network through Individual Health Insurance: between €255 and €630.

Removable device

It can be put on and taken off by anyone, but must be used continuously to avoid compromising the effectiveness of the treatment. It is recommended for children because it is easier to brush their teeth and, in this way, the hygiene of the equipment is guaranteed. On the other hand, it can break quite easily.

> Cost for those who use the AdvanceCare Dentinet network through Individual Health Insurance: between €205 and €319.

Expansion device

It allows you to increase the perimeter of the mouth and rectify bites and recesses of the teeth. It is ideal for correcting problems in children or adolescents while the mouth is still forming.

> Cost for those who use the AdvanceCare Dentinet network through Individual Health Insurance: €200.

How long does a treatment last?

Again, every case is different. However, most treatments last 12 to 24 months.

During this treatment, count on a series of follow-up consultations and dental braces correction. In the first few days the rhythm will be weekly. Afterwards, they will be more spaced out, going to the orthodontist only once a month.

With Individual Health Insurance and Dental Health Insurance you are entitled to a free initial consultation and a consultation to discuss your treatment plan. Then using the AdvanceCare Dentinet network, check-up consultations cost €17 in the case of removable braces and €25 in the case of fixed or retainer braces.

Carry out a simulation of AdvanceCare Health Insurance for your family and discover all the coverage you will be entitled to at the most competitive price.

Is there an ideal age to wear dental braces?

There is no ideal age to wear dental braces. It helps to correct problems and any age is good for achieving a perfect smile and quality oral health. However, as a child it will be easier to carry out this type of treatment. The dentition and bite (the way the jaws meet) are still forming and the correction, at these ages, is simpler and more long-lasting.

The Portuguese Association of Orthodontists explains that all children should have their first consultation with an orthodontic specialist before the age of seven. It is then up to this doctor to monitor the child’s growth and identify the necessary corrections. In most cases, only when baby teeth are largely replaced by permanent teeth is it appropriate to use corrective dental appliances.

What insurance is right for your child?

If you already have health insurance for your family, such as Individual Health Insurance, you can strengthen your insurance with a more comprehensive option that guarantees stomatology coverage.

If you have health insurance through the company you work for, but no dental coverage, you can get dental health insurance and start saving money at the dentist. The correct choice will depend on your age and the specific coverage you wish to insure. If necessary, ask your mediator for help before making a decision.