How much does it cost to straighten a tooth in Zhuhai? Most people don't care too much about the price when they do orthodontics, after all, orthodontics is a very popular industry, and there are more people doing orthodontics. Traditional metal brackets are a commonly used orthodontic treatment. The cost of this correction method is relatively low, generally around 5,000-20,000 yuan. Different treatments cost different amounts.

　　One. Is orthodontic teeth covered by medical insurance?

　　Medical insurance for orthodontics is not available. Including porcelain tooth restoration, dental implants, orthodontics, teeth whitening, etc., are not covered by medical insurance. The items reimbursed by medical insurance include fillings, root canal treatment, gingivitis treatment, etc. According to the basic provisions on the treatment of basic medical insurance, the insured shall usually meet the following conditions for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by the medical insurance department during his or her own medical treatment:

　　(1) The insured shall purchase drugs at the medical institutions specified in the basic medical insurance, or purchase drugs at retail pharmacies specified by social insurance with the prescription of the drugs prescribed by the doctors of the designated hospitals.

　　(2) The medical expenses incurred by the insured during the treatment shall be in line with the scope and payment standards of the drug list, diagnosis and treatment items, medical service facilities and other standards of the "Basic Medical Insurance" before they can be borne by the basic medical insurance fund.

　　(3) Within the scope of reimbursement of basic medical insurance, the medical expenses of the insured person who are higher than the starting line and lower than the high payment line shall be reimbursed in accordance with the prescribed proportion.

　　Two. Can orthodontics only straighten the upper row of teeth?

　　Due to the irregularity of the upper row of teeth, it usually causes poor occlusion of the teeth, and also affects the appearance of the teeth, so it is necessary to go to the dental department of a regular hospital for further examination, and the doctor will choose the appropriate braces for correction according to different conditions. When wearing braces, the teeth can move slowly under the action of external traction, change the direction of tooth growth, make the teeth aligned more neatly, and also improve the aesthetics of the teeth. Orthodontics is a very long process, generally one or two years, depending on the degree of deformity of the teeth, in the early stage of braces orthodontics, there will generally be symptoms such as tooth soreness, pain, etc., which will generally be relieved within a week. Try not to consume hard foods in the short term. During the period of wearing braces to straighten your teeth, you should go to the dental department of the hospital to have a visit, and the doctor will make corresponding adjustments according to the movement of the teeth, usually maintain good oral hygiene, rinse your mouth on time after eating, and brush your teeth in the morning and evening.

　　Three. Orthodontic sequelae and hazards

　　The sequelae and harms of orthodontics mainly include: 1. loose teeth, 2. tooth pain, 3. orthodontics, and 4. adverse consequences of orthodontics.

　　The main orthodontic methods are corded braces or invisible braces. When orthodontics, there are also some people who will have tooth pain and looseness, which is a normal condition of orthodontics, if there is tooth pain and loosening, you should go to the hospital for a re-examination to see if it is overstrengthening. When using wire braces for correction, it will not only affect the appearance of the individual, but also irritate the gums, and if you do not pay attention to hygiene, it is likely to cause symptoms such as infection and inflammation. Do a good job of oral hygiene in daily life, and rinse your mouth in time after eating to prevent food residues from remaining in your mouth.

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