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Can you give me some advice on what to do? My son needs his jaw expanded, and for that, he needs a p…

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Can you give me some advice on what to do? My son needs his jaw expanded, and for that, he needs a plate appliance. We saw an orthodontist at the clinic, and they said we need to treat his nose first, then come back. We've almost finished treating his nose, and now I'm not sure what to do next. Will the clinic provide quality treatment for free, or is it better to go to a private specialist? About how much does it cost? For those who recently had this done for their kids, how long did they have to wear it? (I know it's individual for everyone, that's why I'm asking for an approximate idea.)
He doesn't talk at all, just uses gestures to show what he wants. Sometimes he'll blurt out 'mama-ma…
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Gulya
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My top 10 and bottom 15 were worth it. Prices seem to be the same now. Appointments are free
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October 15, 2026, 5:36 PM
Suhareva Olga
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You still have to pay for the record, though.
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October 15, 2026, 5:36 PM
Marina
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Suhareva Olga Does it make a difference? Is the material the same? Or is it better to go to a paid one?
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October 15, 2026, 5:36 PM
Marina
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Gulya Besides these expenses, were there any other major ones?
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October 15, 2026, 5:36 PM
Anastasiya Kiseleva
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Even the free one charges for the braces. My son has been wearing the upper fixed ones for almost 2 years and the lower removable ones for over a year. I like the free clinic. Everything is clear and the doctors are good
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October 15, 2026, 5:36 PM
Marina
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Anastasiya Kiseleva Do I have to go to the doctor every month?
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October 15, 2026, 5:36 PM
Olga
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We have a free palate expander at the clinic. Yesterday, we had to get the frenulum clipped to fit it in.
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October 15, 2026, 5:39 PM
Chudaeva Elena
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We don't have anything for free here. Through mandatory insurance, when my daughter needed it, it came out to about 20. With a paid service, including the molds, it was 40. It was a medium-difficulty plate for the lower jaw.
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October 15, 2026, 5:42 PM
Gulya
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Gulya No, that's all for the orthodontist
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Suhareva Olga
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Suhareva Olga No difference
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October 15, 2026, 5:42 PM
Marina
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Gulya Thank you so much! )
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October 15, 2026, 5:42 PM
Marina
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Chudaeva Elena How far along are you? Do you have to go to appointments every month?
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Marina
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Suhareva Olga Thank you so much!)
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October 15, 2026, 5:42 PM
Svetik
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We got the upper part done through insurance, it cost a little over 2000. My son broke it by tossing it carelessly into his backpack. We had the second one done, this time the upper and lower parts. The price was similar, around 3000. He's been wearing it since August. He takes it off to eat, then puts it back on)
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October 15, 2026, 5:42 PM
Chudaeva Elena
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Chudaeva Elena About two years, then a tooth had to be removed because of a fistula that the plate was attached to, and another one had to be redone. Wore it for about another six months after that. Hers was removable, she only wore it at night. We went for check-ups every six months. They gave us a key for the plate, and she'd turn it a half-turn every month on a specific date.
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October 15, 2026, 5:48 PM
Elena
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better to pay
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October 15, 2026, 5:48 PM
Chudaeva Elena
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Chudaeva Elena That's how they were. Now I've kept them as a keepsake.
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October 15, 2026, 5:48 PM
tanya
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Retainers typically cost between $30,000 and $60,000, depending on complexity. You can also get a retainer done privately at state dental clinics.
The retainer will be the same. The only difference is that if you pay, your child might get to choose the plastic color, while if it's free, you might just get whatever's available... The quality will be the same.
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October 15, 2026, 5:48 PM
Anastasiya Kiseleva
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Anastasiya Kiseleva The orthodontist will tell you. It's often at first, then less frequently. Sometimes my son was sent home for 2-3 months.
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October 15, 2026, 5:51 PM
Vedeneva Yuliya
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Why should free services be of poor quality?
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October 15, 2026, 5:51 PM
Anyuta
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At our public clinic, only the visit is free, everything else is paid. I'm talking about the orthodontist. And appointments are booked half a year in advance. I tried to get on the waitlist 2 years ago, and they never called me 🤣 so we went to a private one.
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October 15, 2026, 5:54 PM

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