Braces are the complex medical procedures performed to enhance your smile, improve teeth structure, and your overall oral health. The cost of the brace is very high from $5000 to $7000. And not everyone can afford, also the cost varies for a different type of braces like for traditional metal braces and other braces varies, also it varies with the age, For the children the cost of braces is low but for the adults it is high. Consulting with the local orthodox is the first thing to get more knowledge about the procedure and how they can get overall braces for free.
Getting braces for free to everyone is not possible because medical procedures are not easy to perform and also there is a need to perform certain tasks, use of equipment, and labor for the procedures. But there are some state-federal programs that can help some kids and adults to get braces for free like Medicaid braces. These can help you to get your braces done for free.
Medicaid in the United States is a state program that helps some people with limited income and resources with healthcare costs. Medicaid also offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, including nursing home care and personal care services. Medicaid covers braces for adults in some exceptional cases to people who suffer from financial problems and other problems that relate to financial instability.
Children who are covered by Medicaid braces are entitled to Early and Periodic Screening of the teeth, and the free treatment services when they visit the dentist. Which mean children with Medicaid braces must receive dental care that provides the following services:
Regular dental care maintenance, which including teeth cleanings and regular checkups
Regular Tooth restorative care
Pain and infection management or treatment of teeth