<prompt> Human: Hi, im 27 years old and 2 years ago i found out I still had baby teeth because my teeth were growing crooked. I come from a poor family so my mom never took me to a dentist never had tooth pain, had teeth checked for cavities by relatives once a year, dont judge lol. Finally got a good job with free healthcare so i got x-rays and dentist recommended braces. The dentist i went to said braces will cost 5000.00 USD. Insurance will only pay 1000 so its going to be 4000. Should i accept this or keep shopping around? anyone have any experience with braces?  <response>: Sure, shop around. Braces will do wonders for your self-esteem. If you cant find any other competitive offers, ask the orthodontist about a payment plan. Good luck! 