Orthodontic braces in Conover, NC range in cost from $4,000-$7,000, which is slightly less than the national average cost of braces, according to the American Dental Association’s survey of dental fees. The range in prices is based on the type of braces you select, and the severity of the condition(s) needing to be treated.
Braces and Insurance
If you have dental insurance, check with your insurer about orthodontic coverage. Many policies cover a portion of orthodontic treatment, including braces and Invisalign. If your insurance company does not offer orthodontic coverage, but you have a Health Savings Account, you may be able to use it to pay for some or part of your orthodontic treatment. You may also ask if your orthodontist accepts third-party financing through CareCredit, which can make your orthodontic treatment affordable.
Types of Braces: A Cost Breakdown
The type of braces you select may impact the price. Discuss the difference in prices with your orthodontist to determine which type is best for your needs and budget.
Damon Braces
Damon braces are self-ligating braces. This means that the wire automatically slides in the brackets as you progress through your treatment. This results in fewer orthodontic appointments during your treatment, as your orthodontist does not have to manually tighten your braces as often as they do with traditional bracket and wire braces. Damon braces brackets may be clear or made of stainless steel. Clear brackets may be a bit more expensive.
Titanium Braces
Titanium braces are necessary for children and adults who are sensitive to metal. Titanium braces are hypoallergenic. Titanium is a more expensive metal than stainless steel, so the total cost may be a bit higher.
Invisalign
Invisalign was once noticeably more expensive than other prices, but today the price difference between Invisalign and Damon or Titanium braces may be negligible. The price will depend upon the number of trays you need to correct bite problems and misaligned teeth.
Early Orthodontic Treatment May Shorten Treatment Time Later
You may be able to save money on braces for your teen, by beginning early orthodontic treatment, and continuing through adolescence (Two Phase Orthodontics).
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that all children see an orthodontist by age 7. Early intervention using appliances such as palate expanders, habit appliances, and space maintainers can reduce the duration of orthodontic treatment later in life, which may also reduce the cost of braces for adolescents.
Palate expanders, often worn for less than one year, can ensure your child’s upper jaw is large enough to accommodate permanent teeth when they erupt. This can prevent problems such as crowding and overlapping. Palate expanders can also correct a crossbite while your child is young, and their jaw is still developing and therefore extremely malleable.
Habit expanders can help your child to stop engaging in habits that may cause problems with alignment such as thumb or finger sucking, or tongue thrusting.
Space maintainers help save space for adult teeth to erupt in children who lose their baby teeth early. Early loss of the primary teeth can lead to adjacent teeth shifting into the gap. A space maintainer can ensure there is enough space for the adult tooth when it is ready to erupt.
You may be able to save money on braces for your teen, by beginning early orthodontic treatment, and continuing through adolescence (Two Phase Orthodontics).
Schedule an Orthodontic Consultation in Conover
Hass Family Orthodontics provides premium orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults in Conover, NC. To schedule an orthodontic consultation with Dr. Andrew Hass and his friendly, experienced team, call 828-464-5300. You may also message us to request an appointment. For your convenience, Dr. Hass begins seeing patients as early as 7:40 am Monday - Thursday.