How Much Do Braces Cost?

Whether you’re a child or adult, if you need to have your teeth straightened, fix a bad bite or get your jaw aligned correctly, you’re going to look at braces.

A quick breakdown on the costs of braces (and clear aligners) can be found below:

Metal Braces: $3,000 – $7,000 ($5,000 average)

Ceramic (Clear) Braces: $4,000 – $8,000 ($6,000 average)

Lingual Braces: $8,000 – $10,000 ($9,000 average)

Invisalign/Clear Braces: $5,000 – $10,000

While it depends on the current state of your jaw and teeth, metal braces are by far the most common orthodontic treatments used today. You can find a quick breakdown on these options below.

Metal Braces

Traditional metal braces are what most people think of when it comes to orthodontics. The traditional braces are generally most effective for treating overcrowding than the other options.

Once your braces are in place, your orthodontist will make adjustments that will slowly move your teeth into proper alignment.

Ceramic Braces

These are similar to metal braces in terms of size and shape, however, their brackets are clear making them less noticeable.

The downside is they are more expensive than traditional metal braces.

Lingual Braces

These are the same as traditional metal braces, except they go on the inside of your teeth so they are invisible outside your mouth.

The cons of lingual braces are they are more expensive, more difficult to clean and more difficult to adjust than normal braces.