admin Braces can cost about $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the complexity of the case. Certain percentage of the cost can be covered by insurance, depending on your dental insurance plan.
The complete price for braces will run you anywhere from $3,000-$6,000. Behind the teeth braces typically run another $1,000-$2,500. These are called lingual braces and cost more due to customization requirements. On the economical side of things you can go with invisible braces called Invisalign. Invisalign braces cost only about $3,500-$5,000 depending on how much alignment is required. These seem to be the favorite and new standard for braces. Making teens happier and less apparent, these invisible braces are more comfortable than the old style metal braces, as well. Your insurance may cover a portion of the braces, but you’ll need to check with your insurance provider to see what your portion of responsibility is yours.
The following information has been provided by ArchWired readers over the past few months. In some cases, the cost has been averaged.
United States
| NorthWest | ||
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | N. Idaho | $5,184 (Damon brackets) |
| Oregon | Portland suburbs | $5,500 |
| Washington | Seattle | $5,700 |
| Wyoming | Casper | $4,200 |
| SouthWest & California | ||
|---|---|---|
| Texas | unknown | $4,500 |
| Texas | Austin | $5,500 |
| Texas | Houston | $4,800 |
| California | San Jose area | $5,620 |
| California | SF East Bay area | $4,500 |
| California | Los Angeles | $4,000 |
| California | SF Peninsula area | $5,000 |
| Arizona | Phoenix | $4,200 |
| Arizona | Phoenix suburbs | $3,250 |
| Central States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Chicago suburbs | $5,500 |
| Illinois | Chicago city | $3,975 |
| South Dakota | Sioux Falls | $5,225 |
| Wisconsin | SE area | $4,600 |
| Indiana | Logansport | $4,500 |
| Ohio | Cleveland | $2,500 |
| Ohio | Cincinnati | $5,000 |
| Michigan | Ann Arbor | $5,000 |
| Iowa | Central area | $3,700 |
| NorthEast | ||
|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | Washington suburbs | $3,600 (speed braces) |
| Connecticut | New Haven | $5,200 |
| New Hampshire | Manchester suburbs | $5,980 |
| Virginia | Fishersville | $4,650 |
| Maryland | Annapolis | $4,000 |
| SouthEast | ||
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Atlanta | $4,700 |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | $5,985 (with expanders) |
| North Carloina | Charlotte | $4,600 |
| North Carolina | Ashville | $4,245 |
| Florida | Orlando | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | Nashville | $2,850 (six months) |
Canada
| Vancouver | C $5,557, $5400 |
| Montreal | C $4,800 |
| Newfoundland (Grand Falls) | C $1,200 (top treatment only) |
| Edmonton | C $5,500 |
| Ontario | C $5,200 |
| Ottawa | C $6,900 |
Europe and the UK
| Poland | Warsaw | PLN 5,200 |
| France | 3,500 Euro | |
| Scotland | 2,200 Pounds | |
| Ireland | Galway | 3,500 Euro |
| Ireland | Dublin | 5,500 Euro |
| Great Britain | Somerset | 2,100 Pounds (Damon Brackets) |
| Germany | 3,660 Euro | |
| Finland | Helsinki | 3,000 Euro |
Austrialia
| Melbourne suburbs | AU $4,400 |
| Melbourne city | AU $5,500+ |
| Sydney (New South Wales) | AU $5,770 |
