Price of Braces Dental braces can range from $5000 to $8500 depending on your situation. Below is a chart that outlines the average cost of dental braces for adults, youth and adolescents (information gathered from the BracesInfo.com web site). Services Average Fee (July 2004) Highest Fee (July 2004)
Initial exam Free $250.00
Comprehensive Orthodontics – Youth $4,727.00 $6,481.00
Comprehensive Orthodontics – Adolescent $5,032.00 $6,861.00
Comprehensive Orthodontics – Adult $5,413.00 $7,625.00
Replace lost retainer $291.00 $455.00
If you can’t afford braces from a private orthodontist, you may want to search for dental schools in your area. They can often provide low-cost orthodontic care and the students are under the watchful eye of their experienced professors.
If you would prefer to go to a licensed orthodontist, you can research dental care plans and financing options to aid you in paying for orthodontic work
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