One mother writes on social media that her child's orthodontic treatment costs 11,000 euros. The family pays 2,200 euros immediately and 250 euros per month. This is a lot of money.
In Estonia, dental care for children is free until the age of 19. Orthodontic treatment is free only in severe cases. Prices start at 5,000 euros.
The professor says that 11,000 euros is very expensive. Usually, treatment costs less. The government doesn't have the money to help more.
Prices are rising because the cost of living and working is increasing. Large clinics set prices with economists, not doctors.
The president of the Dental Association says that 11,000 euros is too much. He wants doctors to perform simpler procedures to reduce costs. However, orthodontists do not want this.
The government has no plan to change orthodontics. The Health Insurance Fund will not reduce prices.