Are Braces Expensive?

Healthy and straight teeth are important, so many will go to an orthodontist for treatment no matter what. But you may be curious about the price point for traditional braces, and need to know what to expect to pay.

 

There is no one price for braces; it is instead dependent on several different factors. The first is where you live, or where you are intending to get treatment. It has been noticed that braces applied in rural areas tend to cost less than those applied in big cities. Orthodontists also are free to offer whatever fee they want, so you may even notice a difference in price from office to office within your town.

 

It is also dependent on how long you will need the braces for. The longer your teeth require to move to the right spots, the more orthodontics appointments you must attend. It is important to know, however, that some of the price you are paying is not going to the material for the braces themselves, but towards resources and personnel for the office. Because most orthodontists have patients who go in often, just as you will, they want to be well staffed and equipped, so each patient does not have to experience long wait times or other inconveniences.

 

Be skeptical of companies that offer cheap braces. There is a very specific and studied way that teeth move, and those offering vastly different treatment for lower prices will likely be untrustworthy.