Braces Cost Calculator
Typical cost range, insurance coverage, and monthly payment by braces type.
What is a braces cost calculator?
A braces cost calculator finds what you pay out of pocket after insurance, and the monthly payment. Example: metal braces cost $5,000, insurance covers $1,500, so you pay $3,500, or $145.83 a month over 24 months.
How to use it
Choose the braces type, enter how much insurance covers and how many months you will pay over, then tap Calculate.
Formula
Out of pocket = Total cost − Insurance. Monthly = Out of pocket ÷ Months. For metal braces, Out of pocket = $5,000 − $1,500 = $3,500, and Monthly = $3,500 ÷ 24 = $145.83.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do metal braces cost? About $5,000 before insurance.
What is the monthly payment on $3,500 over 24 months? $145.83.
How much do other braces types cost? Ceramic about $6,000, Invisalign about $5,500, and lingual braces about $8,000.