How Much Does Braces & Orthodontics Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
Low End
$3,000
Average
$5,000
High End
$8,000
per treatment
What Does Braces & Orthodontics Include?
Braces straighten teeth and correct bite issues over 12-36 months. Options include traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners like Invisalign.
The national average cost for braces & orthodontics is $5,000 per treatment. Most homeowners pay between $3,000 and $8,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Type
Metal braces: $3,000-$6,000. Ceramic: $4,000-$7,000. Lingual: $6,000-$10,000. Invisalign: $3,500-$8,000
Duration
Longer treatment (24-36 months) costs more than shorter cases
Complexity
Severe crowding or bite issues require more work and cost more
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Type of braces
- ✓Severity of alignment issues
- ✓Treatment duration
- ✓Orthodontist experience
- ✓Location
- ✓Insurance coverage
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Check if orthodontic coverage is included in your dental plan
- 2.Ask about payment plans — most orthodontists offer 0% financing
- 3.Consider dental school clinics for reduced rates
- 4.Traditional metal braces are the most affordable option
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📈 Braces & Orthodontics Cost Trends (2022–2026)
Prices have increased +17.7% over the last 5 years
$4,247
2022
$4,425
2023
$4,713
2024
$4,845
2025
$5,000
2026
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4,247 | — |
| 2023 | $4,425 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $4,713 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | $4,845 | +2.8% |
| 2026 | $5,000 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Braces & Orthodontics Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $2,460 | $4,100 | $6,560 |
| Alaska | $3,840 | $6,400 | $10,240 |
| Arizona | $2,850 | $4,750 | $7,600 |
| Arkansas | $2,400 | $4,000 | $6,400 |
| California | $4,050 | $6,750 | $10,800 |
| Colorado | $3,240 | $5,400 | $8,640 |
| Connecticut | $3,660 | $6,100 | $9,760 |
| Delaware | $3,150 | $5,250 | $8,400 |
| District of Columbia | $3,750 | $6,250 | $10,000 |
| Florida | $2,940 | $4,900 | $7,840 |
| Georgia | $2,700 | $4,500 | $7,200 |
| Hawaii | $4,260 | $7,100 | $11,360 |
| Idaho | $2,760 | $4,600 | $7,360 |
| Illinois | $3,150 | $5,250 | $8,400 |
| Indiana | $2,640 | $4,400 | $7,040 |
| Iowa | $2,580 | $4,300 | $6,880 |
| Kansas | $2,550 | $4,250 | $6,800 |
| Kentucky | $2,520 | $4,200 | $6,720 |
| Louisiana | $2,610 | $4,350 | $6,960 |
| Maine | $3,060 | $5,100 | $8,160 |
| Maryland | $3,450 | $5,750 | $9,200 |
| Massachusetts | $3,900 | $6,500 | $10,400 |
| Michigan | $2,760 | $4,600 | $7,360 |
| Minnesota | $3,060 | $5,100 | $8,160 |
| Mississippi | $2,340 | $3,900 | $6,240 |
| Missouri | $2,610 | $4,350 | $6,960 |
| Montana | $2,850 | $4,750 | $7,600 |
| Nebraska | $2,640 | $4,400 | $7,040 |
| Nevada | $3,060 | $5,100 | $8,160 |
| New Hampshire | $3,360 | $5,600 | $8,960 |
| New Jersey | $3,750 | $6,250 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | $2,700 | $4,500 | $7,200 |
| New York | $3,960 | $6,600 | $10,560 |
| North Carolina | $2,700 | $4,500 | $7,200 |
| North Dakota | $2,700 | $4,500 | $7,200 |
| Ohio | $2,700 | $4,500 | $7,200 |
| Oklahoma | $2,490 | $4,150 | $6,640 |
| Oregon | $3,300 | $5,500 | $8,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $3,060 | $5,100 | $8,160 |
| Rhode Island | $3,450 | $5,750 | $9,200 |
| South Carolina | $2,610 | $4,350 | $6,960 |
| South Dakota | $2,550 | $4,250 | $6,800 |
| Tennessee | $2,580 | $4,300 | $6,880 |
| Texas | $2,790 | $4,650 | $7,440 |
| Utah | $2,850 | $4,750 | $7,600 |
| Vermont | $3,240 | $5,400 | $8,640 |
| Virginia | $3,150 | $5,250 | $8,400 |
| Washington | $3,450 | $5,750 | $9,200 |
| West Virginia | $2,400 | $4,000 | $6,400 |
| Wisconsin | $2,820 | $4,700 | $7,520 |
| Wyoming | $2,760 | $4,600 | $7,360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do braces take?
Average treatment is 18-24 months. Simple cases can be 12 months. Complex cases may take 30-36 months.
Is Invisalign cheaper than braces?
They're similar in cost. Invisalign averages $3,500-$8,000 vs $3,000-$6,000 for metal braces.
🏙️ Braces & Orthodontics Cost by City
Compare braces & orthodontics costs in the most popular US cities:
New York City
NY
$7,250
Los Angeles
CA
$6,900
Chicago
IL
$5,750
Houston
TX
$4,750
Phoenix
AZ
$4,900
Philadelphia
PA
$5,600
San Antonio
TX
$4,400
San Diego
CA
$6,600
Dallas
TX
$5,100
San Jose
CA
$7,600
Austin
TX
$5,250
Jacksonville
FL
$4,600
Fort Worth
TX
$4,750
Columbus
OH
$4,500
Charlotte
NC
$4,750
Indianapolis
IN
$4,400
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San Francisco, CA
$7,750
Seattle, WA
$6,500
Denver, CO
$5,750
Washington D.C., DC
$6,750
Nashville, TN
$5,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$4,100
El Paso, TX
$4,100
Boston, MA
$7,000
Portland, OR
$5,900
Las Vegas, NV
$5,100
Memphis, TN
$4,100
Louisville, KY
$4,250
Baltimore, MD
$5,500
Milwaukee, WI
$4,600
Albuquerque, NM
$4,400
Tucson, AZ
$4,400
Fresno, CA
$5,250
Sacramento, CA
$5,900
Mesa, AZ
$4,750
Kansas City, MO
$4,500
Atlanta, GA
$5,250
Omaha, NE
$4,400
Colorado Springs, CO
$5,100
Raleigh, NC
$4,900
Long Beach, CA
$6,750
Virginia Beach, VA
$5,250
Miami, FL
$6,000
Oakland, CA
$7,250
Minneapolis, MN
$5,400
Tampa, FL
$5,100
Tulsa, OK
$4,100
Arlington, TX
$4,750
New Orleans, LA
$4,750
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,750
St. Louis, MO
$4,400
Bakersfield, CA
$5,100
Anaheim, CA
$6,750
Honolulu, HI
$7,500
Santa Ana, CA
$6,600
Riverside, CA
$5,750
Corpus Christi, TX
$4,250
Lexington, KY
$4,400
Stockton, CA
$5,500
Henderson, NV
$5,100
St. Paul, MN
$5,250
Cincinnati, OH
$4,400
Anchorage, AK
$6,400
Greensboro, NC
$4,400
Plano, TX
$5,250
Newark, NJ
$6,250
Lincoln, NE
$4,250
Orlando, FL
$5,100
Irvine, CA
$7,000
Durham, NC
$4,750
Chula Vista, CA
$6,400
Toledo, OH
$4,100
Fort Wayne, IN
$4,100
Jersey City, NJ
$6,750
St. Petersburg, FL
$5,100
Laredo, TX
$4,000
Madison, WI
$4,900
Chandler, AZ
$4,900
Buffalo, NY
$4,600
Lubbock, TX
$4,100
Scottsdale, AZ
$5,600
Reno, NV
$5,250
Glendale, AZ
$4,750
Gilbert, AZ
$5,100
Winston-Salem, NC
$4,250
North Las Vegas, NV
$4,900
Norfolk, VA
$4,900
Chesapeake, VA
$5,100
Irving, TX
$5,000
Fremont, CA
$7,250
Richmond, VA
$4,900
Boise, ID
$4,900
San Bernardino, CA
$5,400
Spokane, WA
$4,750
Des Moines, IA
$4,250
Tacoma, WA
$5,750
Modesto, CA
$5,250
Fontana, CA
$5,500
Moreno Valley, CA
$5,400
Fayetteville, NC
$4,250
Birmingham, AL
$4,100
Rochester, NY
$4,600
Salt Lake City, UT
$5,250
Oxnard, CA
$6,100
Knoxville, TN
$4,250
Worcester, MA
$5,750
Brownsville, TX
$3,900
Grand Rapids, MI
$4,500
Newport News, VA
$4,750
Huntsville, AL
$4,250
Amarillo, TX
$4,100
Little Rock, AR
$4,100
Montgomery, AL
$4,000
Akron, OH
$4,100
Augusta, GA
$4,100
Baton Rouge, LA
$4,250
Mobile, AL
$4,000
Shreveport, LA
$4,000
Tallahassee, FL
$4,500
Hartford, CT
$5,750
Providence, RI
$5,600
Charleston, SC
$4,900
Savannah, GA
$4,400
Columbia, SC
$4,250
Chattanooga, TN
$4,250
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$5,900
Dayton, OH
$4,100
Sioux Falls, SD
$4,250
Springfield, MO
$4,000
Jackson, MS
$3,900
Palm Bay, FL
$4,750
Lakeland, FL
$4,600
Cape Coral, FL
$4,900
Pensacola, FL
$4,400
Port St. Lucie, FL
$4,900
Naperville, IL
$5,750
Tempe, AZ
$5,000
Overland Park, KS
$4,750
McKinney, TX
$5,100
Frisco, TX
$5,250
Cary, NC
$5,100
Clarksville, TN
$4,250
Cedar Rapids, IA
$4,100
Peoria, AZ
$4,900
Surprise, AZ
$4,750
Denton, TX
$4,900
Roseville, CA
$5,750
Gainesville, FL
$4,400
Bellevue, WA
$7,000
Murfreesboro, TN
$4,600
Round Rock, TX
$5,100
Columbia, MD
$5,750
Boulder, CO
$6,250
Ann Arbor, MI
$5,500
Santa Fe, NM
$5,250
Wilmington, NC
$4,600
Greenville, SC
$4,400
Fargo, ND
$4,250
Provo, UT
$4,900
Duluth, MN
$4,400
Billings, MT
$4,600
Missoula, MT
$4,900
Cheyenne, WY
$4,400
Burlington, VT
$5,400
Portland, ME
$5,400
Concord, NH
$5,250
Bismarck, ND
$4,250
Rapid City, SD
$4,250
Casper, WY
$4,400
Bangor, ME
$4,750
Charleston, WV
$4,000
Dover, DE
$4,900
Manchester, NH
$5,400
Bridgeport, CT
$6,000
Stamford, CT
$6,750
Wichita, KS
$4,100
Topeka, KS
$4,000
Springfield, IL
$4,250
Rockford, IL
$4,250
Erie, PA
$4,100
Scranton, PA
$4,250
Flint, MI
$3,900
Lansing, MI
$4,250
Syracuse, NY
$4,400
Albany, NY
$4,750
Eugene, OR
$5,250
Salem, OR
$5,100
Fort Collins, CO
$5,500
Pueblo, CO
$4,250
Aurora, CO
$5,400
Santa Barbara, CA
$7,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$6,400
Pasadena, CA
$6,900
Visalia, CA
$5,000
Pomona, CA
$5,900
Myrtle Beach, SC
$4,400
Daytona Beach, FL
$4,600
Sarasota, FL
$5,250
Naples, FL
$5,900
Ocala, FL
$4,250
Athens, GA
$4,250
Macon, GA
$4,000
Lexington, SC
$4,250
Asheville, NC
$5,100
Flagstaff, AZ
$5,400
Rochester, NY
$4,600
New Haven, CT
$5,400
Manchester, NH
$5,250
Augusta, GA
$4,100
Fort Myers, FL
$4,900
Wilmington, NC
$4,750
Arlington, VA
$6,500
Green Bay, WI
$4,250
South Bend, IN
$4,100
Bend, OR
$5,600
Bellingham, WA
$5,500
Midland, TX
$4,750
Waco, TX
$4,100
Newark, NJ
$6,000
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$5,047
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$3,533
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