Hello guys, i have been following this thread ever since i wanted to get myself a braces. Just went to my first appointment with the orthodontist this morning. I was charged RM80 for consultation, RM200 for two x-rays and RM120 for the moulds and seps. The ortho also put spacers, this round rubber bands in between my teeths to create a space for the braces anchor point.

Next appointment would be to extract four teeths and maybe a scaling. The ortho quote me RM5800 for the normal metal braces. Is this price reasonable? i'm going to negotiate since you guys paid a lot less than the price i got quoted.

deadangel, scaling is the cleaning of your teeth.

This post has been edited by dengko: Apr 28 2011, 03:56 PM

Yeah, but that is not the final price. i havent negotiate, wanted to know how much should i ask for. i just called several orthodontist (like david ortho, dr low ss2) and on average they quote me RM6000 for the normal braces. I guess the price for braces has gone up recently eh?

Nope. Only for the braces and the treatment starting from the braces installation till removal. I'm doing the extraction and scaling at my company panel clinic so i should be able to save some money there. As for the retainer, she offer me RM700.

Based on my first appointment, i'm comfortable with the orthodontist. She is gentle with my teeth and don't mind explaining things. So i'm going to get my braces on with this ortho. How much is a reasonable price for normal braces currently? mind sharing?

You can refer to this website for local ortho in your area. http://www.mao.org.my/list-pahang.htm. Give them a call and ask.

good to hear that! just got four of my teeth extracted. i can't wait to get my braces on next week, already made an appointment with my ortho.

Is dr looi a dentist or an orthodontist? normally ortho will charge more since they are a specialist. the price that dr chay asked for is the average price ortho normally quote, read my previous post.

yay! just got my braces on this morning. not painful at all!! don't worry about the extraction, just think about the beautiful smile you'll have later. no pain no gain right?