A quick web search revealed that the cost of these devices ranges from R15000 to R50000 depending on the kind, orthodontic condition, number of appointments, length of treatment, and appliance types used (traditional braces or clear aligners).
What’s the typical cost of braces?
From the total projected costs of orthodontics in SA, the estimated costs of orthodontics, including all consultation and alignment fees, are compiled below.
What’s the typical cost of braces?
The level of active therapy varies depending on the context.
Labial (normal braces) cases can cost anything between R15,000 and R32,000.
Lingual braces can cost anything between R30,000 and R50,000.
How much do braces cost at South African public hospitals?
According on the orthodontist and the type of braces used, the price of receiving braces at a hospital varies. In South Africa, braces typically cost roughly R5,000 in hospitals but the same procedure would cost about R15,000 in a private clinic.
Can I make monthly payments for braces?
A deposit is required up front (on the day your braces are applied to your teeth), and the remaining money is paid in monthly installments. Depending on how long your treatment will likely last, there may be a different amount of monthly payments.
Can you obtain braces in South Africa with medical aid?
Regrettably, no. Braces are not covered by the government in South Africa. But other health insurance programs do.
Are braces covered by Discovery medical insurance?
All dental appliances, their installation, and orthodontic care (including associated accounts for orthognathic surgery) are paid for by Discovery at 100% of the Discovery Health Rate using your available Medical Savings Account.
Do braces cause pain?
The truth is that there is no need to worry about the placement appointment because braces do not hurt at all when they are placed on the teeth. After the orthodontic wire is inserted into the freshly installed brackets, there may be some little tightness or discomfort for a few days to a week.
What age is ideal for braces?
As a general rule, children between the ages of 9 and 14 should consider having braces. This often occurs before kids reach puberty. If they have already experienced it, it will be more difficult to realign their jaw and/or teeth because they are already positioned in their post-puberty positions.
