Is orthodontic treatment expensive?
Not in comparison with the cost of dealing with untreated problems. Orthodontic treatment may bring long-term health benefits and may contribute to the avoidance of costly, serious problems later in life. Historically, the average cost of all health services has risen faster than the average cost of orthodontic treatment. In addition, the cost of orthodontic treatment has increased significantly less than the rate of inflation, meaning the publics buying power has gone up faster than orthodontic fees. Millions of people are covered by group dental plans including orthodontic coverage which are offered through their employers. Typically, these plans limit the amount any one family member can collect in a lifetime. Orthodontic fees vary widely, depending on the severity of the problem, complexity of treatment and length of treatment time. Orthodontists routinely discuss fee arrangements after individual examinations. Generally, fees may be paid over an extended period of time during the
