Common Questions
December 18, 2024
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Dental braces are used to fix teeth that are crooked or crowded. Sometimes your teeth may be straight, but your jaws may not fit together the right way. These alignment problems can happen because of an injury, losing teeth early or late, or because of something you did, like thumbsucking. In such cases dental braces can be used to fix the alignment as well.
Dental braces were invented in 1669. They have been around for a very long time. As a result, there have been many iterations on the materials and types of braces. As of today there are 4 main types of braces available.
If you want to learn more about the kind of teeth braces that are right for you, give us a call at 510-342-3908.
Metal braces are the most common type of braces. They use metal brackets, wires and elastic bands for aligning teeth in the correct position.
Ceramic braces are similar to metal braces, but are made of tooth-colored ceramic material instead of metal. They are less noticeable than metal braces.
While lingual braces have dropped in popularity in the recent years, they are still offered in some dental clinics. Lingual braces have metal brackets that are attached to the 'backside' of each tooth. Hence, they are virtually invisible.
Clear Aligners are a system of clear plastic aligners. They are worn on top of your teeth, and are removed for meals and cleaning teeth. Clear Aligners are not permanently attached to the teeth. Clear Aligners have risen in popularity in recent years.
Fab Dental is located centrally at 31133 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA – 94544. It is inside the Fairway Park shopping center, near Sonic Drive-In. We are only a few minutes away from your home.
Braces are not just for teenagers! Even grown-ups can use braces to fix their teeth. Sometimes, when people get older, some of their teeth fall out, which leaves gaps in between their other teeth. This can make their teeth move around and look crooked. So, before getting dentures, some adults use braces to fix this problem.
| Age Range | Is It OK To Get Braces? |
|---|---|
| 0-12 Yrs | No |
| 13-19 Yrs (Teenage) | Yes |
| 20+ Yrs (Adult) | Yes |
There are different types of braces, and they all cost different amounts of money. Metal braces are usually the cheapest kind, while lingual braces are usually the most expensive kind.
Metal Braces cost anywhere from $4000 - $7000 in and around Hayward, CA.
Ceramic Braces cost anywhere from $4000 - $8000 in and around Hayward, CA.
Clear Braces cost anywhere from $4500 - $7500 in and around Hayward, CA.
Lingual Braces cost anywhere from $8000 - $10,000 in and around Hayward, CA.
At Fab Dental, we do all dental braces in the $4000-$5000 range. Come speak with us if you are looking for braces.
Most dental insurances cover 50% of your orthodontic treatment cost, up to a certain maximum amount.
Let’s say the maximum amount for your insurance is $5000. With 50% coverage, the following table will give you an idea of what you will pay out-of-pocket for various types of braces.
| Type of Braces | List Price | Insurance Ortho Coverage | Out-Of-Pocket Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Braces | $4000-$7000 | 50% | $2000-$3500 |
| Ceramic Braces | $4000-$8000 | 50% | $2000-$4000 |
| Clear Braces | $4500-$7000 | 50% | $2750-$3500 |
| Lingual Braces | $8000-$10,000 | 50% | $4000-$5000 |
Some insurances don’t cover any orthodontic procedures while others cover different portions. It is a good idea to check with your dental insurance whether they cover orthodontic procedures or not. If you are unsure, give us a call and tell us your insurance information. We will check with the insurance for you! We accept most PPO insurances at Fab Dental.
We know braces can be expensive. That is why we partner with the likes of Lending Club and Scratch Pay to provide you 100% Buy-Now-Pay-Later financing.
If you have a low credit score, we also offer discount Dental Plans.
If you have questions, call our office to know more details.
We partner with Lending Club, Cherry and Care Credit to offer you convenient financing options. The max we offer is $65,000 in financing. That is more than enough to cover Invisalign Braces.
The financing options we offer start with 0% interest payments. You can pay the financed amount in up to 60 months.
If you want to lower your total payment, we offer discount plans which can take up to 20% off of your total amount due. You can club discount plans with financing.
While we have seen financing being approved for our patients with low credit scores, sometimes financing doesn't get approved. For such cases, we offer Discount Plans with up to 20% off.
Learn what will happen during your first Braces consultation.
You will get online forms to fill in before your appointment. When you arrive, check-in with the front desk, or online.
Once we are ready for you, we will get a 3-D Scan through our ultra-modern CBCT machine.
After the X-Rays, Dr. Alag will do a check-up and exam. She will show you your X-Rays and build your treatment plan.
After the check-up, we will go over the pricing and various financing options available to you.
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