Traditional braces have brackets cemented to your teeth that are connected by a thin piece of wire. Your orthodontist adjusts the wire regularly to apply pressure, straightening your teeth ...

Traditional metal braces cost $5,000 to $6,000, on average, but prices vary considerably for different types. Starting costs for clear aligners are about $1,000 to $3,000.

The average cost of orthodontic treatment in general, including traditional braces or other devices, is about $5,300 for adolescents and $5,600 for adults. Drawbacks to Invisible Aligners.