When I paid for my daughters 12 years ago they were $2500. Today for my 14 year old was $6200 for the old wire type or new clear plastic removable ones it doesn't matter.

Still will be some of the best money I ever spent. And it was incredible how far technology has come. Just scan your mouth and get instant digital 3d computer display

$10k here. Three of my kids have worn them.

License to Steal.

it varies greatly by dentist

in some cases if you don't have or don't have good dental insurance it is easier to ask the cash price if your dentist has one.

how much can you pay in cash at every visit to cover it.
you might get it down a fair amount.

if your dentist has a cash price.

Fixed it for ya….

For what it took with all the kids in braces, it was worth it. And the wife and I love looking back at the photos, much to the chagrin of the kiddos.

Yes insurance pays $1500. And cash paying option was just under a $300 discount. Or $250 down and $160 a month for 28 months at 0%. I went back and forth but 0% and I won't notice $160 a month if I use the cash to finish paying off my rent house instead. Heck then the rent house can pay for the pretty smile. Also I'm guessing I will get better returns on Nvidia I'm planing on buying. The guy from Fidelity I spoke with today told me there are no fees or charges to make trades even if I want to make 100 trades a day. Had a great conversation turns out if I save at my current rate and get 10% returns I will meet my goal when I retire in 12 years. The best part is I'm planing to exceed those investment #'s. I honestly never dreamed I would be able to afford to retire comfortable at 57 but it sure looks like I can.

Then again I may be counting my pythons before they hatched.

Back in the 70s when I had them 1500. That's a steal today
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It just depends what needs done. I paid $2700 for one kid and $7000 for the other. Though the cheaper one does need a round two, another $7000 if I recall.