Average cost of orthodontic treatments in 2024

The average cost of orthodontic treatments can range from $302 to $9,221, according to data from CareCredit.

Here are the average costs of seven orthodontic treatments:

Orthodontic dental treatment	Cost
Ceramic braces	$5,834
Clear aligners	$5,108
Dental braces (metal)	$6,343
Lingual braces	$9,221
Retainers (bonded)	$344
Retainers (clear plastic)	$181
Retainers (molded acrylic)	$302