Patient Comments: Braces - CostHow much did your braces cost? Did insurance cover the treatment?
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My braces were roughly around USD 6000 and that is not including anything additional you may have to do during treatment such as getting teeth extracted. My insurance does not cover orthodontics for adults so it is all out of pocket.