Braces Cost without Insurance in San Jose CA on Blossom Hill Rd

The total average cost of braces without insurance in San Jose CA can be anywhere from $5,500 to $10,000. Monthly payments will depend more on the payment plan that you have decided on with the orthodontic clinic and how much money you put down as a down payment. The average monthly cost of braces could be around $200 to $250 but speak to your clinic to see if they have any specific deals or promotions that they can offer.

Receiving braces for teeth straightening can be divided into five stages, as with all orthodontic care:

• Stage 1: Consultation – The first appointment that you have with a dentist or orthodontist will be to meet with the dental professional, have impressions taken of your teeth, and will include a discussion to figure out what exactly you are looking for with this kind of procedure and what your options are. This is also when you would discuss a payment plan, insurance coverage, and total costs.
 
• Stage 2: Bonding – The bonding stage is typically just the appointment where everything is fitted onto the teeth. For braces, this means attaching the brackets to the teeth, and then placing the wire and elastics. This is also when you will be given clear dental hygiene instructions that pertain to braces and how to use any tools that are sent home with you that day as well.
 
• Stage 3: Regular adjustments – Braces and other forms of orthodontic procedures require scheduled appointments to check in with the progress as well as make any necessary adjustments to the equipment. These appointments are typically spaced around 6 to 8 weeks apart and include the changing out of elastic for braces.
 
• Stage 4: Debonding – This is the stage when the braces come off and a final impression is made of the teeth is made. Brackets are removed from the teeth, and the teeth are often polished.
 
• Stage 5: Retainer – After spending so much time and money on getting your teeth into the perfect positions, most cases will require retainers to wear usually at night to help prevent the teeth from drifting over time. The final impression is used to help mold a retainer and at least one more appointment will be scheduled to ensure that the retainer is properly fitted and is taking any final adjustments into account.

The length of time required for any one patient to wear braces depends on how complex the procedure will be to achieve the desired result. Most patients will need to wear braces for anywhere from 1 to 3 years, and that is subject to change depending on how severe the misalignment of the teeth is or if any circumstances might cause the realignment to take more time. Braces are used to straighten crooked teeth as well as correct any jaw misalignments such as a crossbite, underbite, open bite, or deep bite. This is how your top and bottom jaws align with one another, which often requires more treatment time to correct. Some orthodontic conditions also require more tools than just braces if necessary, which also adds some time to the treatment plan. These additional tools might include rubber bands, palatal expanders, and headgear, all of which are used to further aid the jaws in finding proper alignment. Ensuring that you are taking proper care of the braces and any additional tools, and following any hygiene or dietary restrictions laid out by your orthodontist will help ensure that the treatment plan can progress as originally scheduled.

Dr. Lawrence Wu, DDS, is experienced in treating dental problems by using braces. We are conveniently located at 1319 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118. For more information, please contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from San Jose CA, Los Gatos CA, Campbell CA, Santa Clara CA, Cupertino CA, Sunnyvale CA, Saratoga CA, and Mountain View CA.