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Braces vs Lingual Braces: What the Cost Difference Buys
Lingual braces cost more than metal. Here is exactly why, so you can decide whether the difference is worth it to you.
Where the extra cost comes from
Three things drive the difference, and none of them is a markup for being fashionable.
- The brackets are customised. The inside surface of every tooth is different, so lingual brackets are made for your teeth rather than pulled from a drawer.
- The technique is harder. Bonding and adjusting appliances you cannot see straight on takes longer at every visit.
- Fewer orthodontists offer it. It requires specific training, which is why patients tell us we were the only practice in San Antonio they could find offering it.
What you get for it is the only fixed appliance that is genuinely invisible from the front.
Deciding between them
Choose metal if budget leads
It is the most affordable and the most versatile appliance we offer.
Choose ceramic for a middle ground
Far less visible than metal, less expensive than lingual. Clear braces
Choose lingual if visibility is the deciding factor
Nothing on the front of your teeth at all. Lingual braces
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Common questions
How much more do lingual braces cost?
The difference depends on the case, so we will not publish a number that turns out to be wrong for you. You get real figures for both options at the free consultation.
Do the payment plans differ?
The same plans apply, from $149 a month with 0% interest in-house financing for up to 30 months. A higher total means a longer plan or a higher monthly figure.
Will insurance cover lingual braces?
Many orthodontic benefits pay a set amount regardless of appliance. We will check your plan before you decide.
Ready to start? Your consultation is free.
Exam, digital scan and X-ray at no cost, at either San Antonio office. You will leave knowing your options and what treatment would cost.