{"id":15,"date":"2014-06-23T08:35:26","date_gmt":"2014-06-23T08:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/uk\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-05-14T09:38:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T08:38:58","slug":"adult-braces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do Braces Cost for Adults and Teens for Different Types?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are an adult with crooked teeth, you probably have some questions about adult braces and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/braces-teeth-straightening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthodontics<\/a>: <strong>How much do braces cost for adults and teens?<\/strong> Are there any free braces programs for adults? Are braces worth it?<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invisible braces for adults<\/h3>     <div class=\"styled-blockquote\" id=\"styled-blockquote block_eba437f45015e3308fc018911050bd64\">     <div class=\"styled-blockquote_inner\">                     <div class=\"styled-blockquote_heading position-top\">                 <strong>Our Top Pick<\/strong> for Adult Braces            <\/div>                 <div class=\"styled-blockquote_text\">             <p><b>Aligner32<\/b> is our top pick for adult braces because you get the <b>convenience of remote treatment<\/b> aligners and the <b>safety and efficacy<\/b> of in-office braces.<\/p> <p>They offer both <b>daytime aligners<\/b> for regular wear and <b>night-only aligners<\/b> for flexible treatment schedules. Their competitive pricing makes orthodontic treatment more accessible, with packages starting at affordable rates that include personalized aligners, consultations, and support. This makes Aligner32 ideal for those seeking a <b>customized, budget-friendly, and comprehensive<\/b> teeth-straightening experience from home.<\/p> <p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/aligner32.uk\/pages\/survey?source=aw&#038;sv1=affiliate&#038;sv_campaign_id=849251&#038;sscid=35541_1778747924_815cec7772ecb94cd1e157ddfb561fbc&#038;awc=35541_1778747924_815cec7772ecb94cd1e157ddfb561fbc\" target=\"_blank\">Explore Aligner32<\/a><\/b> to learn more about treatment plans and pricing for your perfect smile! <\/p>         <\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>     <\/div>       \t<div class=\"gpc-cta gpc-cta--align-center\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gpc-cta__title\">Choose Aligner32 for Quality and Affordable Teeth Straightening<\/div> \t\t \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gpc-cta__link-wrapper\"> \t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aligner32.uk\/pages\/survey?source=aw&#038;sv1=affiliate&#038;sv_campaign_id=849251&#038;sscid=35541_1778747886_64862a7f4f4d7fbb308dc3fce7fbf7f3&#038;awc=35541_1778747886_64862a7f4f4d7fbb308dc3fce7fbf7f3\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gpc-cta__link\">Take the Free Smile Test!<\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<\/div>    <div class=\"button_fixed\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/aligner32.uk\/pages\/survey?source=aw&#038;sv1=affiliate&#038;sv_campaign_id=849251&#038;sscid=35541_1778747400_ca8c714c9fc65064dcd6d9e110c7b377&#038;awc=35541_1778747400_ca8c714c9fc65064dcd6d9e110c7b377\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gpc-cta__link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Take the Free Smile Test!<\/a> <\/div>  @media(max-width:768px){ \t.generate-back-to-top {         bottom: 70px;         right: 10px;     } }     <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why in this article, we&#8217;ll cover the following points:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Braces costs for adults<\/li>    <li>Brace types<\/li>    <li>Different brands<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/cheap-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cheap braces<\/a> for adults without insurance<\/li>    <li>Braces for low-income adults<\/li>    <li>How braces work<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll also talk about the <strong>average cost of braces for adults<\/strong> with and without dental insurance that covers braces, as well as options for affordable braces for low-income adults. To see all of our articles on dental health, visit our homepage, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10\" target=\"_blank\">Dentaly.org<\/a>. <\/p>    <h2 id=\"how-much-do-braces-cost-for-adults-and-teens\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much do braces cost for adults and teens?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Braces cost anywhere from $2,500 to $7,500 for the traditional variety. This high cost is one of the things that prevents many people from seeking treatment. Medicaid usually doesn&#8217;t cover them\u2014or dentistry in general. <\/p>    <h2 id=\"types-of-braces-and-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of braces and costs<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following table highlights braces costs based on type:<\/p>   <div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-42059\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-42059\" data-wptb-version=\"2.0.2\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"true\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-42059 edit-active\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"262.98611\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"2\" data-wptb-table-directives=\"eyJpbm5lckJvcmRlcnMiOnsiYWN0aXZlIjoiYWxsIiwiYm9yZGVyV2lkdGgiOiIxIiwiYm9yZGVyUmFkaXVzZXMiOnsiYWxsIjpmYWxzZX19fQ==\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"2\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-31\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Type of Appliance<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-32\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Approximate Price<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-33\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Invisible (in-office, e.g. Invisalign)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-34\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$3,500&ndash;$8,500<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-35\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>Invisible (at-home, e.g. Candid, NewSmile)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-36\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$1,200 &#8211; $2,500<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-37\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Lingual (e.g. Incognito)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-38\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>$5,000&ndash;$13,000<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-39\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>Ceramic<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-40\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$3,000&ndash;$10,000<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-41\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Self-ligating (e.g. Damon)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-42\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$2,500&ndash;$8,000<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-43\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Traditional metal<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-44\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$2,500&ndash;$7,500<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/div><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invisible braces are clear, custom-fitting trays that fit over your top and bottom teeth. They can be used for severely crooked teeth, because a dentist supervises your treatment in office. <\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/thumbs-up-dentist-man.jpg\" alt=\"how much are braces for adults\" class=\"wp-image-42057\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In-office braces are for severe cases of malocclusion<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the most popular names in the invisible braces game are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/impress-orthodontics-review\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"76174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Impress<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/invisalign-invisible-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\">Invisalign<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/suresmile-aligners\/\" target=\"_blank\">SureSmile<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/six-month-smiles\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"24424\" target=\"_blank\">Six Month Smiles<\/a>, ClearCorrect, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/inman-aligner-cost\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"36343\" target=\"_blank\">Inman Aligners<\/a>. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Braces like Impress, ClearCorrect and Invisalign can treat around 90% of orthodontic problems, including jaw misalignment and severely crooked teeth. You can read more about the differences between these brands in our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/clearcorrect-vs-invisalign\/\" target=\"_blank\">full guide here<\/a>, or check out our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/clearcorrect-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\">ClearCorrect reviews<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of braces like Invisalign tends to be more than it is for regular braces \u2014 anywhere from $3,000 to $8,500<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re worried about cost then check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/invisalign-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invisalign alternatives<\/a> which cost from just $1,145.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote treatment clear aligners<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At-home clear aligners look, feel and work the same as the in-office brands mentioned above. But that is where the similarities end. These differ from in-office brands because they are less expensive, and treatment can be carried out remotely. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment time is typically shorter, because the cases these aligners treat tend to be very mild. The cost of clear aligners can be anywhere from $1,000 to $4,000.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous brands allow you to straighten teeth at home, but not all provide the same level of care and service to their customers. Take a look at some of the top brands available and see which would be the best match for your needs:<\/p>    <div id=\"partners_comparing-block_16a5c2d68ddc78f16873cbf0a9e806c3\" class=\"partners_comparing\"> \t<div class=\"partners_comparing__heading\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partners_comparing__title\"> \t\t\t\tFind the right clear aligners for you\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partners_comparing__description\"> \t\t\t\tThere are so many companies offering remote teeth straightening with aligners! Take a look at our top picks and discover why we recommend these over any others.\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"partners_comparing__list\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partners_comparing__partner\" style=\"order: 1\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"partners_comparing__partner-header\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partner_logo badge_is\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aligner32.com\/pages\/survey?source=aw&#038;sv1=affiliate&#038;sv_campaign_id=849251&#038;sscid=35541_1778747583_7d3cccc0e469e589f83c01baf479fb1f&#038;awc=35541_1778747583_7d3cccc0e469e589f83c01baf479fb1f&#038;shpxid=45a28f86-bd5a-4e2b-8e07-7d3f6cc7805b\" target=\"_blank\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"179\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/aligner32_logo.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Logo of Aligner32, featuring modern typography in blue with a teal accent on the number 32.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"partner_badge\">Best New Treatment<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partner_small_description\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>  <li>Most affordable options<\/li>  <li>Single and dual arch, day and night options <\/li>  <li>Convenient AlignerTracker app<\/li>  <li>Free teeth whitening<\/li>  <\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partner_short_buttons\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aligner32.com\/pages\/survey?source=aw&#038;sv1=affiliate&#038;sv_campaign_id=849251&#038;sscid=35541_1778747583_7d3cccc0e469e589f83c01baf479fb1f&#038;awc=35541_1778747583_7d3cccc0e469e589f83c01baf479fb1f&#038;shpxid=45a28f86-bd5a-4e2b-8e07-7d3f6cc7805b\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"short_cta\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind Out If You are a Candidate!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partner_trigger_button\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"less\">Show Less<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"more\">Show More<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"11\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 6\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M5.5 5.5L0.5 0.5H10.5L5.5 5.5Z\" fill=\"#0185CB\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partners_comparing__partner-container\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partner_fulldesc\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Aligner32 offers a convenient and affordable way for individuals to straighten their teeth using custom-fit clear aligners. Their service is designed for at-home use, allowing customers to avoid frequent orthodontist visits while still achieving professional-grade results.<\/p> <p>Aligner32 provides two main treatment plans tailored to suit different needs:<\/p> <ul> <li>All-Day Plan: The All-Day Plan requires 22 hours of daily wear and offers faster results, with treatment lasting between 4 to 6 months.<\/li> <li>Night Wear Plan: The Night Wear Plan is ideal for those who prefer a more flexible routine, requiring just 10 hours of daily wear, typically at night, with a treatment duration of 6 to 8 months.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Both plans are designed to treat a range of orthodontic issues, including crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, and crossbites.<\/p> <p>With affordability in mind, Aligner32&#8217;s clear aligners are significantly less expensive than traditional braces, which can cost between $5,000 to $8,000. Customers can also use flexible payment plans, making it easier to manage the cost.<\/p> <p>Additionally, Aligner32 offers a free teeth whitening kit with their aligner packages, making the treatment even more appealing. 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For just $895 you&#8217;ll get:<\/p> <ul> <li>Impression kit<\/li> <li>Full aligner treatment course<\/li> <li>Free teeth whitening kit<\/li> <li>Your first set of retainers<\/li> <\/ul> <p>In short, everything needed to straighten your teeth remotely and keep them looking great, with a full money-back guarantee if you&#8217;re not a suitable candidate.<\/p> <p>This low price doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re compromising on quality of care, though. ALIGNERCO just choose not to put so much into marketing, and they pass on the savings to their customers. They are also known for their responsive and helpful customer care, which is important when you&#8217;re doing things from home.<\/p> <p>Nighttime-only aligners are also available for anyone who doesn&#8217;t want to wear aligners during the day.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"partner_cta\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/alignerco.com\/pages\/pricing?source=aw&#038;sv1=affiliate&#038;sv_campaign_id=849251&#038;source=shareasale&#038;sscid=59167_1778747688_467bc57c38312fc70a5f9a30e8548aba&#038;awc=59167_1778747688_467bc57c38312fc70a5f9a30e8548aba\" target=\"_blank\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet the best value package\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t<\/div> <\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re interested in this type of treatment but not ready to commit just yet, you can begin by <a href=\"https:\/\/smile2impress.typeform.com\/us-candidate?utm_medium=lp&amp;utm_source=dentalytest&amp;utm_campaign=partners-dentalytest&amp;utm_page=adbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taking a free assessment<\/a> just to check your eligibility. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our guide to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/best-invisible-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\">best invisible braces<\/a> goes into more detail on this topic, and you can also review the differences between invisible braces like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/invisalign-vs-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\">Invisalign vs traditional braces<\/a> and compare Invisalign to at-home plans. <\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/smileset.pxf.io\/qW2xDj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SmileSet<\/a> is a newer at-home aligner brand and one of the strongest alternatives to Invisalign and the now-discontinued <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/byte-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Byte aligners<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Another brand that&#8217;s recently entered the market that we certainly think is worth your while is Smileie. Smileie also offers the option to get treatment with just a single aligner for either <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/top\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"69746\" target=\"_blank\">your top<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/bottom\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"69601\" target=\"_blank\">bottom teeth<\/a>. Find out more in our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/smileie-aligners\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"59714\" target=\"_blank\">Smileie aligner reviews<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/smileie-aligners\/smileie-pro-reviews\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"77849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smileie Pro review.<\/a><\/li>    <li>Smilint, Uniform Teeth, and Dandy aligners are other options, some of which offer a <strong>hybrid option between in-office and at-home aligners<\/strong>. This means there are some office visits, but not as many as there are with a brand like Invisalign. <\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you are browsing at-home braces brands, make sure that you only consider real companies, and keep an eye out for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/fake-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\">fake braces<\/a> and DIY options.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lingual braces<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/lingual-braces-invisalign\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"39305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lingual braces<\/a> work like regular braces, except they go behind the teeth, facing inwards, so they&#8217;re hardly noticeable from the outside, making them an alternative to Invisalign. Read more about the differences between <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/lingual-braces-invisalign\/\" target=\"_blank\">lingual braces vs Invisalign<\/a>. <\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3655 size-medium\"> <figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/06\/lingual-braces-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"how much do braces cost for adults\" class=\"wp-image-42057\" style=\"width:225px;height:161px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Invisible braces may be the best braces for adults<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/brius-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\">Brius braces<\/a> are a type of lingual brace, but each bracket moves each tooth independently. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lingual braces are more expensive than traditional braces \u2014 the price typically between $5,000 and $13,000.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceramic braces<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brackets for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/ceramic-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ceramic braces<\/a> are made from a material that&#8217;s either clear or the same color and texture as teeth, making them less obvious than their metal counterpart. Furthermore, the wire used to connect the brackets can also be tooth-colored.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many people, ceramic adult braces provide a good balance between cost, speed, and appearance. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transparent braces brackets are not noticeable from a distance and are less distracting close-up. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These braces cost from $3,000 to $10,000.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-ligating braces<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-ligating braces have no <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"50920\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/elastic-bands-for-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elastic bands<\/a> or metal ties to keep the straightening archwire in place.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/damon-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\">self-tightening system<\/a> used in brands like Damon braces combined with advanced technology heat-activated wires could mean that the process of aligning teeth is relatively gentle. <\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3656 size-medium\"> <figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/06\/self-ligating-braces-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cost of braces for adults\" class=\"wp-image-42057\" style=\"width:225px;height:150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brace types include self-ligating braces; affordable braces for adults<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there is still no science supporting that the efficiency is increased and that pain is decreased compared to traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/metal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metal braces<\/a>.  <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These braces typically cost between $2,500 and $8,000.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional metal braces<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional braces, or &#8216;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/train-track-braces\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"54268\" target=\"_blank\">train track braces<\/a>&#8216; can provide comprehensive care for over 90% of malocclusion cases. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/braces-tightened\/\" target=\"_blank\">tightening the braces<\/a> in different places, orthodontists can maneuver teeth into the desired position. Some brands, like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/fastbraces-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fastbraces<\/a>, use a different style of brackets for faster results. <\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3412 size-medium\"> <figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/06\/brackets-and-elastic-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"how much are braces?\" class=\"wp-image-42057\" style=\"width:225px;height:126px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Metal braces for adults cost less<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having these braces fitted takes one to two hours. The process itself shouldn&#8217;t hurt, but it&#8217;s normal for teeth to feel sore after the initial fitting and after each adjustment. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some patients may need to wear <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spacers before braces (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/spacers-for-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\">spacers before braces<\/a>, in order to make room for the molar rings that will anchor the braces in place. Other patients made need additional space in between their teeth so they teeth can align correctly, a process known as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/interproximal-reduction\/\" target=\"_blank\">interproximal reduction<\/a> (IPR).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this style of braces, you can choose the color of the elastic band used on each of the brackets. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/braces-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Colored braces<\/a> at least allow you to make a style statement while your teeth are being fixed, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/gold-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\">gold-plated braces<\/a> give you that celebrity vibe. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional braces cost between $2,500 and $7,500.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a summary of the main advantages and disadvantages of the different <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/types-of-braces\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"55558\" target=\"_blank\">types of braces<\/a>. <\/p>   <div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-42057\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-42057\" data-wptb-version=\"2.0.2\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"true\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-42057\" data-reconstraction=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"263.75\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"2\" data-wptb-table-directives=\"eyJpbm5lckJvcmRlcnMiOnsiYWN0aXZlIjoiYWxsIiwiYm9yZGVyV2lkdGgiOiIxIiwiYm9yZGVyUmFkaXVzZXMiOnsiYWxsIjpudWxsfX19\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-wptb-fixed-width-size=\"0\" data-table-columns=\"2\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"false\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-31\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pros<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-32\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cons<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-33\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Clear aligners<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-35\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Almost invisible<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-36\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>In-office brands (e.g. Invisalign) may be more expensive<\/p><\/div><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none; z-index: auto;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"mix-blend-mode: darken; position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none; z-index: auto;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-37\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Removable<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-38\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Treatment can take longer than expected<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-39\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Easy to clean<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-40\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Teeth must be brushed and flossed after eating or drinking<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-41\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>No uncomfortable metal<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-42\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Limited to treating mild to moderate crowding or misalignment<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-43\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>At-home brands (e.g. Candid) are cheaper than other braces<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-44\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-45\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lingual (incognito)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-47\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Hidden behind teeth<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-48\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Difficult to clean and adjust<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-49\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-50\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Treatment takes longer and is more expensive than traditional styles<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"10\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-51\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"10\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-52\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Can have a greater effect on speech and cause discomfort<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"11\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-53\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ceramic (tooth colored or white)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"12\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-55\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Tooth-colored or clear material<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"12\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-56\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Can stain easily<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"13\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-57\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>As effective as metal braces<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"13\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-58\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Same discomfort as metal<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"14\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-59\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"14\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-60\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>A more expensive option<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"15\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-61\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Self-ligating (including Damon)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"16\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-63\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>Less painful than traditional methods<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"16\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-64\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>More noticeable if metal brackets used<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"17\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-65\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Available with clear materials<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"17\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-66\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Ceramic materials can stain<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"18\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-67\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Potentially quicker treatment<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"18\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-68\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Not suitable for every patient<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"19\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-69\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Traditional metal<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"20\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-71 edit-active\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Can treat a wide range of alignment problems<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"20\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-72\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Most noticeable style<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"21\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-73\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Can be customized with colored bands<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"21\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-74\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Certain foods can&#8217;t be eaten<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"22\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-75\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"22\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-76\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Can be uncomfortable or painful<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>    <h2 id=\"does-insurance-cover-braces\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does insurance cover braces?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ways to help pay for expensive dental <\/a>and orthodontic treatment is to get <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-insurance-usa\/insurance-for-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\">dental insurance for braces<\/a>. Some insurance companies offer plans that cover treatment for adults up to 50%. Other plans require a copayment of around $2,000, and the insurance will cover the rest. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">     <div class=\"dentist-tip\">          <div class=\"dentist-tip__title\">             Ask a dentist: How do you justify paying for braces?        <\/div>          <div class=\"dentist-tip__content\">             <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Braces can appear to be costly. However, your new smile ought to endure forever as long as you adhere to the doctor&#8217;s consideration guidelines whenever you&#8217;ve had braces. What&#8217;s more, if you follow up on your post-braces care plan appropriately, the investment will last a lifetime. So instead of thinking of it as spending a lot of money all at once, you can picture it as a lifetime of benefits.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Yusupov<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">        <\/div>      <\/div>      <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But be careful, because some plans only offer orthodontic coverage for children 19 and under. It&#8217;s all a matter of shopping around to find the right plan for you. For more information, you can check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-insurance-usa\/delta-dental-braces\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"64156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delta Dental and braces coverage<\/a>. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much do braces cost on Medicaid?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some states, you may be eligible for braces coverage through Medicaid, but chances are slim. To find out if Medicaid is offered in your state, you can check out our article <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/medicaid-dental\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and learn more about if you can get Medicaid braces for adults. It can also guide you in your search for programs that may offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/free-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free braces<\/a> for low-income adults.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"how-do-braces-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do braces work?<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-5554 size-medium\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"how much are braces for adults\" class=\"wp-image-5554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-358x239.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015-765x510.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_93189930_m-2015.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The average cost of braces for adults can be high<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Braces correct problems with dental alignment by exerting constant, slight pressure on your teeth throughout the day, for months and in some cases years. There are several different types of braces used in modern orthodontics, and each one works in a slightly different way, but the main aim of braces for teeth is to<strong> <\/strong>straighten teeth.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of braces is to intentionally move teeth into ideal alignment, better supporting the skeletal-jaw relationship of the patient. The various types of orthodontic therapies can work from a simple tipping movement of the teeth (aligners) to a full bodily movement and rotation (bracket braces). <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outcome of each method is patient-specific and expectations should be set according to each case individually. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you know you need braces?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various reasons why your dentist or orthodontist may recommend that you have dental braces fitted:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Your teeth are crooked, crowded or protruding and need to be straightened<\/li>    <li>You have gaps between your teeth, or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/malocclusion-crooked-teeth\/diastema-gaps-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\">diastema<\/a>, that need to be closed<\/li>    <li>You <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/malocclusion-crooked-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\">have a malocclusion<\/a>, (e.g. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/malocclusion-crooked-teeth\/overbite\/\" target=\"_blank\">overbite teeth<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/malocclusion-crooked-teeth\/underbite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">underbite teeth<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/malocclusion-crooked-teeth\/open-bite\/\" target=\"_blank\">opened bite<\/a>), meaning your upper and lower teeth <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/malocclusion-crooked-teeth\/crossbite\/\" target=\"_blank\">don&#8217;t meet properly<\/a> and this is affecting your bite<\/li>    <li>Your teeth are misaligned because of a birth defect, e.g. a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/cleft-palate-lip\/\" target=\"_blank\">cleft palate or cleft lip<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may find that the cost of braces is worth it, because if these problems are left untreated they can lead to:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Difficulty eating<\/li>    <li>Difficulty cleaning teeth properly, resulting in further dental problems<\/li>    <li>Increased chance of damage to prominent teeth<\/li>    <li>Headaches from jaw and muscle strain<\/li>    <li>Speech impediments<\/li>    <li>Self-consciousness<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to get braces<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teeth straightening works best when the teeth and jaw are still growing, but treatment won&#8217;t usually begin until most adult teeth have come through. This means the ideal age to start wearing <strong>dental braces<\/strong> is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/braces-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">usually around 10\u201314<\/a> years old.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3401 size-medium\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/06\/adults-with-braces-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"how much are braces for adults\" class=\"wp-image-3401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/adults-with-braces-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/adults-with-braces-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/adults-with-braces-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/adults-with-braces-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/adults-with-braces-358x239.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/adults-with-braces.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Are you eligible for braces for adults?<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, getting braces can still be effective at any age. The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) has plenty of information on their website for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aaoinfo.org\/adult-orthodontics\/\" target=\"_blank\">adults who may be considering getting braces.<\/a>&nbsp; AAO orthodontists treated over 1.5 million adults in 2016.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">     <div class=\"dentist-tip\">          <div class=\"dentist-tip__title\">             Ask a dentist: Am I ready for adult braces?        <\/div>          <div class=\"dentist-tip__content\">             <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Braces aren\u2019t just for kids anymore. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dorhu9mrb\/image\/upload\/q_57\/v1454081658\/AAO_Press_Release_Increase_in_Adult_Patients_1-28-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">More than 20%<\/a> of people with braces are now adults and 1.4 million Americans over the age of 18 have braces &#8211; a 40% increase since the late 80s. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adults are getting braces for a variety of reasons: to achieve a better smile or to fix the effects of conditions like gum and bone loss, tooth decay or jaw joint pain. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But braces aren\u2019t for everyone and you have to make a commitment. Here are a few questions to ask yourself and your orthodontist before you begin adult orthodontic treatment:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Are you willing to put up with minor changes in your appearance during treatment?<\/li>    <li>Are you willing to abstain from certain sticky and hard treats?<\/li>    <li>Are you willing to endure some tenderness in your mouth and teeth after adjustments?<\/li>    <li>Are you willing to cooperate with the instructions and suggestions of your orthodontist?<\/li>    <li>Are your treatment expectations realistic?<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Clarke Stevens<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">        <\/div>      <\/div>      <\/p>    <h2 id=\"finding-a-good-orthodontist-near-me\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding a good orthodontist near me<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important to find a quality and experienced orthodontist to consult your orthodontic treatment. If you need help finding an orthodontist, you can call <a class=\"global-phone-link\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">866-383-0748<\/a> to make an appointment with an orthodontist in your area.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"call_widget call_widget_default\"><div class=\"call_widget__title\"><strong>Call now to find<span> an orthodontist near you<\/span> near you.<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"call_widget__container\"><p><a class=\"click_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">Click here<\/a> to get connected or call <a class=\"phone_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">866-383-0748<\/a> (toll-free, 24\/7)<\/p><a class=\"call-btn\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">Call A Dentist<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p>    <h2 id=\"braces-alternatives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Braces alternatives<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you straighten teeth without braces? In most cases, it&#8217;s possible to achieve <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-straightening\/\" target=\"_blank\">teeth straightening<\/a> without having metal glued to them, which is what most people consider braces to be. For example, invisible braces are a very popular alternative to braces made of metal.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/teeth-retainers\/\" target=\"_blank\">teeth retainer<\/a>&nbsp;to help correct minor problems such as overcrowded teeth is not typically recommended. Retainers are most commonly used for post-braces treatment to help keep your teeth in place once they&#8217;ve been straightened. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retainers can be <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fixed (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/teeth-retainers\/permanent-retainer\/\" target=\"_blank\">fixed<\/a> or removable; the latter includes Hawley retainers, which are formed from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/teeth-retainers\/hawley-retainer\/\" target=\"_blank\">metal wire and an acrylic plate<\/a> that is shaped to fit your mouth. <\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/05\/essixplussingle-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"adult braces cost\" class=\"wp-image-37323\" style=\"width:189px;height:189px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/05\/essixplussingle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/05\/essixplussingle-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/05\/essixplussingle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/05\/essixplussingle-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2021\/05\/essixplussingle.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Order retainers online<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another type of removable retainer is clear <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Essix retainers (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/teeth-retainers\/essix-retainer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Essix retainers<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/teeth-retainers\/vivera-retainers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vivera retainers<\/a>, which are a more discreet option.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get retainers from your dentist or orthodontist, and you can even order custom-made retainers online. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sportingsmiles.com\/?ref=55070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sporting Smiles<\/a> is one of the most well-known brands to custom-make retainers and ship them directly to you. They specialize in Essix retainers and offer various packages so you can choose the best for you.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purchasing options include: <\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Essix Plus, Set of 2: $130<\/li>    <li>Essix Plus, Single: $90<\/li>    <li>Essix, Set of 2: $110<\/li>    <li>Essix, Single: $85<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference between the Plus and standard models is that Plus is more durable.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whichever kit you choose, you&#8217;ll make your impressions at home and then send them in to the Sporting Smiles lab for your retainers to be made. Kits come with extra materials so you don&#8217;t have to get it perfect on the first try. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need replacement retainers? Sporting Smiles Get yours with Sporting Smiles. Use <strong>promo code <span class=\"sporting_smiles-discount-code\">SMILE10<\/span><\/strong> to get <strong><span class=\"sporting_smiles-discount-amount\">10%<\/span><\/strong> off your order.<\/p>   <div class=\"mega-button\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportingsmiles.com\/?ref=55070\" class=\"orange\" rel=\"\">Order Essix retainers online<\/a><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do have a removable retainer, it&#8217;s important to keep it clean, which is why you can read all about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/teeth-retainers\/clean-retainers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to clean retainers<\/a> in our full guide.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"adult-braces-before-and-after\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adult braces: before and after<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orthodontics can achieve some pretty amazing transformations. The braces time-lapse video below shows how a variety of patients&#8217; teeth looked with braces before and after braces treatment.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div style=\"display: contents;\" > \t\t\t<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-rcryknlpl1o\" class=\"arve\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-inner\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/div> \t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &apos;none&apos;;autoplay &apos;none&apos;;bluetooth &apos;none&apos;;browsing-topics &apos;none&apos;;camera &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-read &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-write;display-capture &apos;none&apos;;encrypted-media &apos;none&apos;;gamepad &apos;none&apos;;geolocation &apos;none&apos;;gyroscope &apos;none&apos;;hid &apos;none&apos;;identity-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;idle-detection &apos;none&apos;;keyboard-map &apos;none&apos;;local-fonts;magnetometer &apos;none&apos;;microphone &apos;none&apos;;midi &apos;none&apos;;otp-credentials &apos;none&apos;;payment &apos;none&apos;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &apos;none&apos;;publickey-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;screen-wake-lock &apos;none&apos;;serial &apos;none&apos;;summarizer &apos;none&apos;;sync-xhr;usb &apos;none&apos;;web-share;window-management &apos;none&apos;;xr-spatial-tracking &apos;none&apos;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-rcryknlpl1o\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/rCRyKnLPl1o?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/rCRyKnLPl1o?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"0\"><\/iframe> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t <\/div><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your teeth after braces will be better aligned so you can eat and take care of them more easily. Teeth straightening is also part of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/cosmetic-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a>, as it should also improve the esthetic appearance of your smile. These <strong>before and after braces photos<\/strong> show the transformation that can occur:<\/p>   <div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-42060\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-42060\" data-wptb-version=\"2.0.2\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"true\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-42060 edit-active\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"262.98611\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"2\" data-wptb-table-directives=\"eyJpbm5lckJvcmRlcnMiOnsiYWN0aXZlIjoiYWxsIiwiYm9yZGVyV2lkdGgiOiIxIiwiYm9yZGVyUmFkaXVzZXMiOnsiYWxsIjpmYWxzZX19fQ==\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"2\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-31\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Before braces<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-32\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">After braces<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-image-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-image-1\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"wptb-image-wrapper\">            <a style=\"display: block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/before-braces.jpg\" height=\"207\" width=\"278\" class=\"wptb-image-element-target\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/a>        <\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-image-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-image-2\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"wptb-image-wrapper\">            <a style=\"display: block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/after-braces.jpg\" height=\"207\" width=\"276\" class=\"wptb-image-element-target\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/a>        <\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-image-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-image-3 wptb-ondragenter\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"wptb-image-wrapper\">            <a style=\"display: block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/braces-before.png\" height=\"188\" width=\"383\" class=\"wptb-image-element-target\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/a>        <\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-image-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-image-4\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"wptb-image-wrapper\">            <a style=\"display: block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/braces-after.jpg\" height=\"137\" width=\"350\" class=\"wptb-image-element-target\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/a>        <\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/div><\/div>    <h2 id=\"living-with-adult-braces\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living with adult braces<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do braces hurt?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you get dental braces for adults, you&#8217;re asking your body to break down parts of the bone in your jaw that hold your teeth in their current position. Bone is then re-grown around the teeth in their new position, as this video shows:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\t\t\t<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-6zza4bu2e58\" class=\"arve\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-inner\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/div> \t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &apos;none&apos;;autoplay &apos;none&apos;;bluetooth &apos;none&apos;;browsing-topics &apos;none&apos;;camera &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-read &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-write;display-capture &apos;none&apos;;encrypted-media &apos;none&apos;;gamepad &apos;none&apos;;geolocation &apos;none&apos;;gyroscope &apos;none&apos;;hid &apos;none&apos;;identity-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;idle-detection &apos;none&apos;;keyboard-map &apos;none&apos;;local-fonts;magnetometer &apos;none&apos;;microphone &apos;none&apos;;midi &apos;none&apos;;otp-credentials &apos;none&apos;;payment &apos;none&apos;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &apos;none&apos;;publickey-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;screen-wake-lock &apos;none&apos;;serial &apos;none&apos;;summarizer &apos;none&apos;;sync-xhr;usb &apos;none&apos;;web-share;window-management &apos;none&apos;;xr-spatial-tracking &apos;none&apos;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-6zza4bu2e58\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/6zzA4BU2e58?start=126&amp;feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/6zzA4BU2e58?start=126&#038;feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"0\"><\/iframe> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So yes, it&#8217;s normal to feel some discomfort &#8211; especially in the days following each visit to the dentist or orthodontist when your orthodontic braces are adjusted. There&#8217;s a chance you may also experience some irritation to your cheek tissue, which can lead to mouth sores.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some <strong>tips for dealing with any braces pain<\/strong>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Take over-the-counter painkillers to ease any soreness and aches<\/li>    <li>Eat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/soft-foods-for-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">soft foods<\/a> such as soup, eggs, pasta, mashed potato, and yogurt if you experience discomfort when biting<\/li>    <li>Use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/dental-wax\/\" target=\"_blank\">orthodontic wax<\/a> to cover any brackets or wires that are irritating your mouth<\/li>    <li>If you do develop <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/mouth-ulcer-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\">mouth ulcers<\/a>, avoid touching them with your tongue or fingers as this will make them worse<\/li>    <li>Anesthetic mouth gels can be used to numb painful areas; this can be especially useful at night if you&#8217;re having trouble sleeping<\/li>    <li>Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water will help ease oral pain<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you experience severe pain from wearing braces or a wire comes loose and is at risk of causing injury to part of your mouth, you should contact your dentist or orthodontist to make an <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/emergency-dentist\/\" target=\"_blank\">emergency dental appointment<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating restrictions<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are some <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/foods-to-avoid-with-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\">foods you may avoid<\/a> simply for comfort, there are others that are prohibited altogether if you have a fixed appliance.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3410 size-medium\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/biting-apple-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"how much do braces cost for adults\" class=\"wp-image-3410\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crunchy foods like apples can damage brackets and wires<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invisible braces offer the most flexibility with eating as they can be completely removed, but remember you must clean your teeth before putting them back in again.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your orthodontist will tell you which <strong>foods to avoid eating with fixed braces<\/strong>. These usually include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Hard foods like nuts and boiled candies<\/li>    <li>Foods you bite into like apples, raw carrots, crusty bread, and corn<\/li>    <li>Sticky foods like caramel and chewing gum<\/li>    <li>Crunchy foods like popcorn, potato chips, and ice<\/li>    <li>Chewy foods like gummy candies, bagels, and tough meats<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also cause damage just by biting on hard things like your fingernails or the end of a pencil, so you must be mindful of what you put in your mouth.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/can-you-eat-chips-with-braces\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"59313\" target=\"_blank\">Can you eat chips with braces?<\/a> What about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/can-you-eat-popcorn-with-braces\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"65383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eating popcorn with braces?<\/a> And what are the best soft foods to eat? We have guides on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/soft-foods-for-braces\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"46964\" target=\"_blank\">what you can eat when straightening your teeth<\/a>. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your braces get damaged while you&#8217;re eating you may not even realize it, and this can prolong your treatment. You may have to pay for certain parts of braces to be replaced, too. These are both good reasons to follow the instructions from your dentist!<\/p>    <h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-i-need-orthodontic-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I know if I need orthodontic work?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have concerns about your smile but aren&#8217;t sure if you need treatment. Sometimes, a slightly crooked smile has to do mostly with aesthetics, and if that&#8217;s the case, you could be a good candidate for at-home aligners.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, however, in cases of severe malocclusion, it&#8217;s important to get your teeth straightened for health reasons as well, in which case, it would be advisable to consult your dentist and get in-office treatment. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best place to start is by requesting a referral for an orthodontic consult from your dentist, where you can discuss your concerns and get an expert opinion about your treatment options. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <div class=\"call_widget call_widget_default\"><div class=\"call_widget__title\"><strong>Find a dentist or orthodontist<span> available now for braces<\/span> near you.<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"call_widget__container\"><p><a class=\"click_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">Click here<\/a> to get connected or call <a class=\"phone_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">866-383-0748<\/a> (toll-free, 24\/7)<\/p><a class=\"call-btn\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">Call A Dentist<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/p>    <h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s never too late to take the first step towards a more confident smile. You just need to decide which type of braces will suit you best. This probably comes down to a balance between braces price, comfort, appearance, and results.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-5555 size-medium\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"invisible braces for adults\" class=\"wp-image-5555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015-43x65.jpg 43w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015-147x220.jpg 147w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015-341x510.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_115991656_m-2015.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Is the cost of braces worth it for you?<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In summary, we can say that:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Most teens and adults would prefer to avoid the &#8216;train track&#8217;  silver braces look.<\/li>    <li>Ceramic braces are less obvious than metal but only from a distance, and can be just as uncomfortable.<\/li>    <li>Lingual braces have the &#8216;invisibility&#8217; factor but a high price tag.<\/li>    <li>Invisible braces arguably provide the most comfortable, affordable, and efficient straightening solution if you don&#8217;t want it to be obvious you&#8217;re wearing braces, but there are limitations to what they can treat.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invisalign is the leading brand of invisible brace, but the cost makes it unaffordable for some people. If you&#8217;re considering saving money with at-home aligners, take a look at our pages on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/candid-aligners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Candid aligners<\/a>, <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15669\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/alignerco-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALIGNERCO reviews<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/newsmile-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NewSmile reviews<\/a> and Smile Direct to see which would be most suitable for you.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope this guide has helped you understand more about adult brace costs and types so you can make a more informed decision.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you&#8217;d like to save money on convenient and effective treatment, consider Smileie Pro. <\/p>   <div class=\"mega-button\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4d2jajk\" class=\"orange\" rel=\"nofollow\">Get started with Smileie Pro<\/a><\/div>    <h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much do braces cost for adults?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of adult braces varies a lot based on types of braces and whether or not you have insurance. In-office teeth braces costs range anywhere from $2,500\u2013$13,000. Adult braces prices will most likely be higher than braces prices for children, since <strong>teeth braces prices<\/strong> for children are often covered by insurance.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your main concern is price, consider teledentistry treatment with at-home aligners. The maximum cost is $2,400, and some brands are even cheaper.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the different brace types?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for braces for adults, you can choose from a wide range of braces. For more severe tooth straightening you might need metal braces. Otherwise you may be able to go with any of these: Invisible, clear aligners lingual, ceramic, and self-ligating.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get braces for top teeth only and what&#8217;s the price?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be able to get upper braces only, but your orthodontist will need to check that this won&#8217;t affect the bite on your lower teeth. The cost for top teeth braces may be around 60% of a full set. Similarly, some people get braces for just their bottom teeth.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But any movement of teeth, whether mild or moderate, will impact your bite, so treatment of just one arch is rare and not often advised. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I find an orthodontist near me?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, there are orthodontists everywhere! Chances are, if you go to the dentist and they recommend braces treatment, they can refer you to an orthodontist nearby. Alternatively, you can call <a class=\"global-phone-link\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">866-383-0748<\/a>. You&#8217;ll be connected with an orthodontist clinic in or near your zip code. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long do braces take?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Braces treatment can take anywhere from two months to two+ years, depending on the type of braces you get, and the severity of correction you need. Traditional metal braces generally take 18 to 24 months as they usually treat more complex cases of malocclusion, whereas clear aligners, which are meant for minor corrections, average around six months&#8217; treatment time. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the best braces for adults?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best braces for adults depends on your priorities and your oral health needs. If you are a professional, you may choose Invisalign since it&#8217;s less noticeable. If you want to spend less and only need minor correction, you may opt for at-home clear aligners. And if you have moderate to severe malocclusion, your only option may very well be traditional metal braces. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it weird for adults to have braces?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only if you make it weird! You may not have had the opportunity to have braces when you were a child. It&#8217;s now quite common for adults to have braces, and, after all, it&#8217;s only temporary. What&#8217;s more, some types of aligners are designed specifically for teens and adults 16 years and older. 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