Dental braces have helped create beautiful smiles for decades. Today, an estimated 4 million people in the U.S. are wearing braces at any given time.1 Out of those 4 million, 1 in 4 orthodontic patients are adults.2
Braces can cost thousands of dollars, but some dental insurance plans may cover part of the cost. Here’s a look at the types of dental braces covered by dental insurance, how much braces cost with and without insurance and more.