How much do braces cost?

• Complexity: Mild crowding takes less time and fewer visits than a significant bite correction.
• Type of braces: Metal braces usually cost less than clear or lingual braces.
• Length of treatment: Longer or two-phase treatment affects the total.
• Your insurance: An orthodontic benefit can lower what you pay out of pocket.

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: records, adjustment visits, repair visits and retainers. A lower quote that leaves these out can cost more in the end.

Monthly payment plans, FSA and HSA funds, and insurance can all be combined. Your options are explained in writing at your consultation.

Every fee is set for the individual patient after an exam. These are our typical ranges, and the fee is the same at every office:

• Early (Phase 1) treatment for children: $1,500 to $4,800, from a simple interceptive appliance to Class III facemask therapy. Phase 1 usually takes about 12 to 18 months.
• Comprehensive braces for children and teens: $5,500 to $7,500.
• Comprehensive braces for adults: $6,500 to $8,500.
• Clear and lingual braces: usually cost more than metal braces; your consultation includes the fee for each option that suits you.

Your quoted fee covers your whole treatment:

• Records: X-rays, iTero digital scans, photos and CBCT 3D imaging when needed
• All adjustment visits during treatment
• Emergency and repair visits, such as a loose bracket or broken wire
• Your first set of retainers and retention check-ups
• Coordination with your general dentist and other dental specialists
• Remote monitoring between visits

Example payments for a $7,274 comprehensive treatment fee for a child, with $1,000 down and an orthodontic insurance benefit of $1,500, leaving $4,774: no-interest plan, 23 payments of $198.92 and a final payment of $198.84 (24 payments, $4,774 in total, 0% APR); longer plan, 61 payments of $99 and a final payment of $89.86 (62 payments, $6,128.86 in total, 9.99% APR). Paid in full, the same fee is $6,910.30 after the 5% discount, before insurance. Insurance benefits vary; with no insurance or a smaller benefit, payments are higher. OrthoFi payment plans.

• A down payment of $500 to $2,000 is required, based on your credit score
• No interest on plans of up to 24 months
• Longer monthly plans through OrthoFi at 9.99% APR
• 5% off the treatment fee when you pay in full at the start of treatment
• HSA and FSA cards, and most major credit cards

Most orthodontic benefits pay a percentage of the fee up to a lifetime maximum: a set amount per person that is used once. Many plans also have age limits or waiting periods, so check yours before you start, or let our team check it for you.

For military families, the TRICARE Dental Program pays 50 percent of its allowed amount for orthodontics, up to a $1,750 lifetime maximum per person, within the plan’s age limits. We are in network with the TRICARE Dental Program and FEDVIP, and we work with most PPO plans. You can also pay with FSA or HSA funds.

Most comprehensive treatment takes about 18 to 24 months, and early (Phase 1) treatment about 12 to 18 months. Your orthodontist gives you your own estimate at the consultation, and your plan may differ. Adjustment visits are usually every 6 to 8 weeks for braces and every 8 to 12 weeks for aligners.

Your first visit is a free consultation with no obligation. If treatment would help, you leave with your options, the expected length of treatment, the full fee and your payment choices in writing, so you can compare and decide at home.

How much do braces cost at Behl Orthodontics?

Comprehensive braces typically cost $5,500 to $7,500 for children and teens and $6,500 to $8,500 for adults. Early (Phase 1) treatment is $1,500 to $4,800. You get your exact fee in writing at a free consultation.

Is the fee different at each office?

No. The fee is the same at all seven offices.

Does insurance cover braces?

Many dental plans include an orthodontic benefit with a lifetime maximum. We work with most PPO plans and are in network with the TRICARE Dental Program and FEDVIP.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. A down payment of $500 to $2,000 is required, based on your credit score. Plans of up to 24 months have no interest; longer plans through OrthoFi are at 9.99% APR. Paying in full at the start saves 5%.

Are clear braces more expensive than metal braces?

Usually, yes: clear and lingual braces cost more than metal braces. Your consultation includes the fee for each option that suits you.

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