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how much would aetna cover if i get invisalign braces or ceramic braces?

Ok...So im 13 & i need braces but i don't think my mom can afford them but i really want & need invisalign or ceramic braces!We have aetna insurance(dental included) & I really don't wanna wait till my late teens so, can anyone tell me how much invisalign or ceramic braces would cost so that i won't have to break my mom & me & her both can be happy? & Pleaz give me some helpful advice cuz i really need it because i'm hoping to get braces before or after my birthday(in april) & i really want to start off good in high school with nice pearly white STRAIGHT teeth or even before graduation in june please :'-( HELP!!??!! thank you in advance :-) Be some what specific so i can explain to my mom so i can get my braces immediately!!! i live in ohio & some people said it covers up to 100% or $2,500 depending on your plan so i heard & my bottom teeth are straight is just the tops that need some straightening so if i only get a top set wont my insurance cover that?

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1. It all depends on your particular plan, and where you live. Right now, Invisalign is $4500 for a full case, and $2500 for an express case. Only your doctor can tell you which category you fall under. Traditional metal brackets cost around $3500. As far as most insurance companies go, they usually only cover $1000-1500 of the cost. Most offices require a down payment equal to 1/3 the total cost. Then, you can make payments throughout the remainder of treatment.
2. I have Aetna and Invisalign for the most part is usually considered cosmetic surgery. You'll just have to check with your dentist and hopefully they can refer you to a specialist. I just got my wisdom teeth removed and Aetna wouldn't have paid for it if my regular dentist removed the teeth. They would only cover it if I was referred to a specialist (which I was). Even still, it cost me $256.00 out of pocket, which was a heck of a lot better than the $2,000.00+ it would have cost otherwise.
3. well you have to check with your insurance because I know with my insurance the ceramic braces and invisalign is not included so I ended up paying about $500 extra to get the ceramic braces on top and metal on the bottom. my insurance also covered 2500 of the braces.