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It seems speech problems are common with a lot of dental work. Whether braces, bridges or implants; it's very common. The one thing to be concerned about is if with your new dental work, you have a noticeable whistle when you speak. This can be caused by air being forced through spaces between your new work and your teeth.

In the U.S., the prices are also very high. It's due to the high cost of living and also the high price of malpractice insurance, doctors and dentists pay. The thing that I wish would happen is that it would be easier to shop around for the best price on dental treatments if dentists published their prices like every other product and service in the U.S. and most other parts of the world.

I would think that the insurance companies that wouldn't cover overseas work may cover it if the work was considered an emergency. The question I have is whether there is travel insurance plans that might cover it under certain circumstances? I would think not since the condition was pre-existing.

Are lingual braces common? I've heard of the other ones but not the lingual braces. Do certain countries prefer lingual or another over the other ones or is it all about budget and appearance?

There are four main types of braces available. They are common in Australia and overseas.

Tradition metal. These would be your safest bet as the wire ajustments can be done by any Orthodontist. But, they will give you the traditional 'tin grin'

Ceramic Braces:Ceramic brackets are made of composite materials. They are very strong and generally do not stain. Three popular brands are Clarity and Transcend, made by 3M Unitek; and Mystique, made by GAC.
 
Lingual braces:These are basically metal braces but they attach to the inside of your teeth making them completely invisable.

Invisalign:Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners that are custom-molded to fit you. The virtually invisible aligners gradually reposition your teeth into the correct position. They are also removable for times when you just don't want to wear anything. Probably the most popular type of braces on the market at the moment. Also quite expensive.

I will PM you regarding the last question.

David

Many thanks for your reply David.

I did think of the touchy ortho's at home here and was wondering this......

If I lived in or was working in another country and came back to Oz having had braces fitted surely I could find someone to take care of follow up appointments??


What I did not consider was different types of braces - how do find out what about the different types used here and in the Philip?

I am also doing a bit of research (only just started) and keep coming across the same listings again and again and some of them look like they are not for me.  My partner and I are looking to combine dental work and holiday together who would you recommended for this.

 

Hi Wheeles626 and welcome to the forum. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'm supposed to get an alert with new posts but it's sometimes temperamental. 

Yes it is possible to have your braces done overseas and have the adjustments done at home. The thing to be careful about is the type of braces you have fitted. Whatever type and brand you end up with must be available in Australia for an Australian Orthodontist to work with. Another concern is that Orthodontists can be a little touchy when it comes to working on another Ortho's creation. Especially if you choose to tell them you had them done overseas.

David

I have just received a quote for braces here in Oz and was wondering if it is possible to organise to have braces fitted overseas and then follow up appointments here in Oz?

Thanks Dudieezper and welcome to the forum.

You are correct. It's absolutely vital that research is done before traveling.

Lately there has been a surge in inquires for dental implants. Again there are a few things to look out for and to consider.

The most important of these is. Check locally that you are a suitable patient for implants before traveling. Now these days there are very few people we can't find a solution for when it comes to Implants. But, there is some potential for complexities. If you have worn dentures for years and years a certain amount of bone loss occurs. Bone that was previously holding teeth will, over a period of years, become re-absorbed into the body.

If too much bone has been lost then bone grafting will be necessary to secure the implants. These days modern dental clinics employ artificial grafting techniques (no bone is harvested from the patient) If the patient requires bone grafting then the implant treatment will take place over a minimum of two stages and sometimes even three.

First trip: Preparation and grafting.
Second trip: Implant placement.
Third trip: Abutment and placement of the Implant crown.

If conditions are ideal then it is 'possible' to have your Implants completed during the one visit/trip.These are known as single stage implants. However there are no guarantees'. An initial Implant stability rating of 75% is recommended before the implant is loaded.

Patients should always plan two visits/trips to complete their implant treatment. Problems can and do occur when patients pressure the specialist to complete the work even though conditions indicate a three month healing period before the abutments and crown are placed. This can lead to complete implant failure or the shifting of the implant from it's original placement. 

Hi Cass,

Whilest reading the feedback/forum -Dental Express I came across your positive experience and was wondering (seeing I plan to have a bridge and several crowns ) if you could emailo me so I can ask you further questions etc.

Cheers

Susan