Choosing the Best Braces for your Treatment and Budget Guide

wild smile braces Choosing the type of braces you need will depend on three main factors - your treatment type, your budget and your ability to live with a face full of metal.

You can use the charts below to figure out where you are in the scale of things!

Generally, metal braces are the stongest and preferable for most people, and are a great choice for kids. As you can see above, the metal braces don't need to be as ugly as they once were.

Ceramic is a great way to go for adults and kids that are very image or conscious of the metal braces. You will pay an extra $1000 for the privlige depending on treatment length.

What are the benefits?

Lingual braces - or braces fitted on the inside of the teeth are an excellent choice for anyone who wants a near invisible treatment that has comprehensive needs. Again, you will pay a premium because fitting is awkward and not so easy for your orthodontist.

Treatment Type Length Lowest Cost Must be next to invisible as highest Priority over cost Lower cost but more subtle than metal
Simple 12 months or less metal braces Invisalign * not good for major work Ceramic
Standard 12-24 months metal braces Lingual Ceramic
Complex 24 months + metal braces Lingual Ceramic