It's hard for many patients to understand that the cost of braces depends on how hard the orthodontics will be and the type of braces the patient chooses. Removable appliances can be cheap, however, they are primarily used with children to expand the dental arches and make room for the adult teeth that later erupt up into the mouth.

            Limited orthodontics is when just a few teeth are moved. It is common for many dentists to place bands on the upper first molars and brackets on the front six teeth. This is called a two by six appliance because it utilizes two bands and six brackets. A two by six appliance is most often used to straighten and align the upper four anterior teeth and can be used to prepare these teeth for cosmetic dentistry especially before placing porcelain veneers.

            The cost of braces goes up when a full case is done. This involves bands on all the upper and lower molars and brackets on all of the other teeth. It usually takes three or four years of monthly treatment to complete a full banded case. Many patients chose to have white ceramic brackets on the upper six teeth or both the upper and lower six teeth. Using ceramic brackets usually increase the cost of braces by about three to five hundred dollars.

            Finally, Invisalign braces are usually the most costly orthodontics. This is because the aligners are made by the Invisalign company which usually charges the doctor about $ 2,000.00 for its services and appliances. Patients often get upset when they hear the fee because the dentist has to add this charge to the treatment in order to pay for his expenses and the Invisalign cost is charged to the doctor's account at the beginning of treatment, not at the end.

            We help qualified patients with the cost of braces by making monthly payment schedules that make getting orthodontic treatment done much more affordable. The most important thing is to find out how difficult your braces will be and how much the appliances that you want cost. The Atlanta Dental Group PC offer a free orthodontic consultation so please make the time to visit us soon. Call 404-874-7428 for your appointment with Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky.