I am a 20 year old guy from a 3rd world country, I go to a college in Iowa.
I am on a F1-status.
I need to get an orthodontic treatment but I am told that the fees are
atronomical. I have a student health insurance that dosent cover any
cosmetic (any dental) treatments.
I am asking your advise on how to go about getting a braces here in
US. (I have an extremely low budget for this)

Try dental schools. You get worked on by a student. The work is
supervised and double-checked by the instructor. There might be a
waiting list, but it's usually much much cheaper.

Also, you might consider having this work done in another country.
Perhaps the money you save might be able to justify the cost of
travel.

Steph, I thought about doing it in a dental school. But I there there
are none here. And going to another country is not a viable option at
the time being, I am a student form a different country here in US.

Dear baalho,

When I was in college (in the U.S.), I paid for orthodontic work on a
time bases.  The dentist made a deal with me so that I could pay a
little bit each month for about 2 years.  Perhaps that is something
you could consider.

Peggy, thanks for the comment.
Yes indeed, i could go that route. The problem with that though, the
total cost will remain same or go up (is there is interest and stuff).
If i find no other alternatives, I guess I will have to do as u suggested.
thanks
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