Current Policy Statement. Health Net, Inc. considers high intensity focused ultrasound treatment (HIFU), (i.e. Sonablate 500 and Ablatherm HIFU) for prostate cancer investigational because the. long-term safety and efficacy has not been established in controlled clinical trials.
1 However, a retainer is usually included in the overall braces fee, so there is no additional charge for the first set of retainers -- and some orthodontists include one or two replacements in their standard braces package. 2  If not included, replacement retainers can cost $70-$250 for one or $140-$500 or more for a set.
Ms. Kingsley started asking around for less expensive alternatives and found out about the University of New Englandâs dental college clinic, at the Westbrook campus in Portland. The bill for her childrenâs latest checkups: $100.