Getting dental services at ds??

[hl11]

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Hi Guys,

I will be attending Tufts in the fall and i am thinking to get braces at Tufts at the time of my matriculation. Anyone knows about the fee and procedure? Will the school charge me less b/c i am a student there? Anyone has experience like that? Thanks.

 

[tinman831]

Hi Guys,

I will be attending Tufts in the fall and i am thinking to get braces at Tufts at the time of my matriculation. Anyone knows about the fee and procedure? Will the school charge me less b/c i am a student there? Anyone has experience like that? Thanks.

Ortho is one of the few procedures you don't get a discount on at Tufts. I think its about 2500 to have the work done.

 

[hl11]

well it is still cheaper than a lot of places in nyc. I got evaluated and the orthodontis asked me for $3000.

should i call to ask?

 

[wigglytooth]

Even if it's not significantly cheaper, it might be more convenient because you might be able to pop in the clinic whenever you have a free minute and get a quick adjustment if needed. Also, you would be able to learn along with your ortho resident, who will probably like to teach you what he's doing as a way of teaching himself. I'm getting ortho done at my school and am completely stoked about the experience (minus the pain and little annoyances that come with getting braces lol).

 

[Jone]

holy crap, for only $2500 it's a NO BRAINER.

heck i'm shocked you were even quoted $3,000. this is in NYC?

 

[hl11]

holy crap, for only $2500 it's a NO BRAINER.

heck i'm shocked you were even quoted $3,000. this is in NYC?

well i think it is one reason why orth is one of the toughest specialty to get into.