How much does it cost to straighten your teeth with braces in 2019

Putting braces on your teeth costs from 13 to 90 thousand rubles. The formation of prices is influenced by many factors, among them - the manufacturing material, the cost of diagnosis, installation, treatment, the professionalism of the doctor, the level of the clinic. Therefore, the final answer to the question of how much braces cost can be obtained only after diagnosis and consultation.

Factors affecting the cost of installing a bracket system

Braces (brackets) - a system for aligning the dentition in order to find the right bite. Smooth teeth provide not only the aesthetic beauty of a smile, but also the health of the entire dentition. Some clinics provide customers with information on how much it costs to install braces. But in fact, prices often differ from those listed.

Braces are placed on the teeth by an orthodontist. The price of this service consists of the cost of all its stages and subsequent costs:

• Diagnostics.
• X-ray photography.
• Installation of braces. The final price depends on the type of construction and the scope of the teeth. Braces for correcting several teeth on the lower jaw are cheaper, because they are used in smaller quantities. When the bite is straightened, the orthodontic system is installed on both jaws, and costs accordingly increase.
• Visit to the orthodontist to activate the system. This service is paid. Several procedures are carried out, and each must be paid.
• Replacing or repairing braces if a breakdown occurs due to the fault of the patient.
• Professional brushing before installing the system and while wearing it.
• Removing the system.
• Polishing teeth.

To consolidate the result after treatment with braces, retainers are installed. They are worn until the teeth are completely aligned. The cost of their manufacture and installation is also included in the total price of the dentition straightening service. Usually it is 10 percent of the total cost. Correction of retainers requires regular medical visits.

If you add up all the costs received, you can find out the average cost of orthodontic treatment. This amount is variable and differs in different clinics. This is due to the fact that hospitals have different levels of equipment. The clinic, which has undergone modern repairs and installed state-of-the-art equipment, provides services at higher prices than a budget institution.

How much does it cost to put braces at each stage

Orthodontic rectification of the bite consists of several successive stages:

• Consultation. An initial dental examination is carried out and the cost of installing braces is negotiated. Consultation can cost 100-400 rubles. There are dentistry clinics conducting consultations for free.
• Preparation of the oral cavity for the installation of a bracket system. Analyzes are taken, an x-ray is taken, and oral cavity sanitation is performed. In case of detection of carious teeth, they are treated. All teeth are cleaned professionally. Depending on the complexity of the work, the price of preparation for treatment varies from 1.5 to 10 thousand rubles.
• Installation of braces.The cost of installing a bracket system on the upper or lower jaw can be from 5 to 15 thousand rubles.
• Correction of the design during the treatment. On average, it is carried out once a month for two years. The cost of each procedure is from 1 to 2 thousand rubles. Braces can be worn from several months to two years, depending on the condition of the teeth that need to be straightened. How much they should stand, the orthodontist decides.
• Removing braces. The cost depends on the type of design and varies from 3 to 20 thousand rubles.
• Teeth restoration after braces removal. Tooth enamel needs to be strengthened. Professional cleaning, polishing, remineralization is carried out. The price of this service varies from 1.5 to 5 thousand rubles.

The minimum price for a malocclusion correction procedure in Moscow in 2019 is 17 thousand rubles: 1.5 thousand rubles. (preparation of the oral cavity) + 5 thousand p. (installation of braces) + 6 thousand rubles (correction for six months) + 3 thousand p. (removal of the system) + 1.5 thousand p. (restoration of teeth) = 17,000 rubles. If necessary, in the preliminary treatment of dental diseases, the complexity and duration of therapy, the cost of correction increases.

Varieties of braces and their cost

Bracket systems are classified by material of manufacture, type of installation and design features. Their functionality, aesthetics and cost depend on these parameters.

According to the material of manufacture

According to the material of manufacture, the braces are divided into the following types:

• metal;
• ceramic;
• plastic;
• sapphire.

For the manufacture of metal brackets, titanium, some types of steel, and gold are used. The cost of gold orthodontic systems exceeds the cost of steel by almost 7 times. For example, traditional simple metal braces cost about 13 thousand rubles., therefore accessible to most of the population. And metal braces of the famous Incognito brand, which produces gold products, cost 90 thousand rubles.

Ceramic braces are 1.5 times more expensive than those made of metal. They have a more attractive appearance and look very aesthetically pleasing on the teeth, especially if the shade of ceramics is matched to the color of tooth enamel. The disadvantage of ceramic products is the increased fragility, therefore, they should be handled with extreme caution.

Plastic braces also have an attractive appearance, as the shade of plastic can be selected to match the color of tooth enamel. They are highly durable and recommended for children. The average cost of plastic orthodontic systems is 75 thousand rubles.

Children most often have colored braces made of plastic. Transparent plastic designs are in demand among adults.

Sapphire braces cost as much as ceramic products. They are made of sapphire, therefore they are distinguished by light transparency, they do not have sharp protrusions, they are well polished, comfortable to wear, they are easily removable and do not injure tooth enamel. Sapphire braces are one of the most aesthetic.

By type of installation

By the type of installation of the bracket system, there are two types:

• lingual - hidden from the eyes, mounted on the inner surface of the teeth;
• vestibular - conventional, mounted on top of the dentition.

Lingual braces are more expensive than traditional ones, as the technique of their manufacture is more complicated. They are made taking into account the bending of the inner surface of the dentition. All elements of the system have miniature dimensions, made by casting. They are distinguished by high aesthetics, as they are completely invisible. Many respectable people who want to straighten their teeth on one or both jaws, but cannot afford to wear visible braces, opt for lingual structures.

Depending on the design features

By design features, bracket systems are divided into 2 types:

• classic ligature;
• self-regulating.

Ligature systems are easy to set and adjust. They consist of:

• braces attached directly to the tooth and holding the arc;
• an arc that puts pressure on the teeth, with the help of which the alignment of the dentition occurs;
• ligatures, representing rings or elastic bands for fastening arcs.

Self-adjusting braces are systems without ligatures. Their fastening to the teeth is carried out due to the fixing elements. Such orthodontic constructions are advantageous in that when they are worn, fewer visits to the dentist can be made.

Self-regulating bracket systems are divided into two subspecies - with an active and passive method of arc retention. When active, the arc is held by clips; when passive, the vestibular sliding factor is used. The self-regulating system is worn painlessly, leveling the bite with minimal effort. But it has a higher cost.

How much does the bracket system for aligning teeth in a child or adolescent cost

To straighten teeth with braces a child or teenager costs as much as an adult. However, children can put colored plastic designs, they are not shy. A teenager can also install a color bracket system, which will significantly save on orthodontic treatment.

The best age for installing braces is 10–15 years. Since the skeletal system in this period has not yet been fully formed and is more malleable, the process of tooth straightening is faster and more successful.

Is it possible to save on the installation of braces

In prestigious institutions, the cost of bite correction services is more expensive than in budgetary institutions, since they use more expensive equipment. Choosing a less prestigious clinic can save money, but in this case the quality of orthodontic treatment is reduced.

Braces on the lower jaw cost as much as on the upper. However, cheaper designs can be placed on the lower dentition, since it is less noticeable during a conversation.

On the dentition of the upper jaw, you can put inexpensive transparent braces. For example, a design with a transparent base and metal locks. If you need to align the back third of the dentition, you can install a cheap metal bracket system, as it will still not be noticeable during a conversation.

When visiting the clinic, it is worth asking where the bracket systems come from. The cost of brackets supplied by manufacturers, bypassing intermediaries, is usually low. Some clinics offer customers bonus programs and discount systems. Sometimes it is possible to align teeth with braces in installments.

How to care for your teeth with braces

In order to keep the teeth healthy and beautiful, some safety precautions must be observed while wearing the bracket system:

• do not eat too hard food;
• try not to bite off large pieces of food;
• do not take too cold and hot food;
• after each meal, brush your teeth and the spaces between them and braces with a soft toothbrush.

Braces can be installed on one jaw or even on its separate site. But only if you want to align the curvature of just two or three teeth. With malocclusion, orthodontic systems are installed on both jaws. Only in this way can the dentition be smooth and beautiful.