Orthodontics
Dental Braces
Fixed braces used to move teeth and improve how they meet. The appliance, the plan, and the starting fee are confirmed after examination — not from a standard timeline on this page.
Starting at$5,500
Treatment type
Fixed orthodontic bracesAppointment pathway
Examination, records, and a personalised planPublished fee
Starting at $5,500Assessment
Consultation requiredOverview
What dental braces are
Braces are fixed attachments and wires that apply planned forces to move teeth. They are used to improve crowding, spacing, and how the upper and lower teeth meet.
They are a different daily experience from clear aligners: the appliance stays in place, and eating and cleaning around it take some care. That difference is practical, not a ranking of which treatment is “better.”
The published fee is a starting point. Appliance style, the amount of movement required, and whether retainers or other care are needed all affect the final cost.
Who it may be for
A cautious starting point
Braces may be considered when a patient needs tooth or bite correction and a fixed appliance is a reasonable way to get there. Children, teens, and adults can all be assessed; age alone does not decide the plan.
- 01Often considered for crowding, spacing, or bite relationships that the dentist judges are well suited to a fixed appliance.
- 02May be discussed when aligners are unlikely to control the needed movement, or when a patient prefers not to manage removable trays.
- 03Gum health, jaw growth in younger patients, and existing dental work all influence timing and whether braces are recommended now.
How treatment is planned
The usual pathway
Adjustment intervals and total time vary. This page does not publish an 18-month or three-year promise.- 01
Assessment
The dentist examines your teeth, bite, and gums and discusses what you want to change. Radiographs or photographs may be part of understanding the starting point.
- 02
Imaging / planning
Records are used to plan tooth movement and to choose an appliance approach. Ceramic or metal styles, when offered, are discussed as options rather than assumed.
- 03
Treatment
Braces are placed according to the agreed plan and adjusted at review visits. Broken brackets or wires should be reported so they can be assessed; they are not billed as a separate published emergency fee on this page.
- 04
Follow-up
When active movement is complete, retainers are usually discussed. Keeping teeth in their new positions is part of orthodontic care.
Published fee
This is the clinic’s published starting point for dental braces. Live-site mentions of touch-up fees, all-inclusive lists, and “no hidden fees” are not repeated here. The consultation confirms what your plan includes.
Fees may vary depending on individual treatment needs. A consultation is required to confirm suitability and final treatment cost.Dental Braces
Questions
Before you book
How long will I wear braces?
It depends on the amount of movement required, your bite, and how visits go. This page does not publish a standard duration.
Are braces only for children?
No. Adults are assessed for braces as well. Growth in younger patients can change the plan, which is one reason examination comes first.
How do braces compare with clear aligners?
Both move teeth. Braces stay in place; aligners are removable and only work if they are worn as directed. Which method may suit you depends on the movements required and on daily habits, not on a marketing comparison.
What does the starting fee include?
It is a published starting fee of $5,500, not an all-in quote. A consultation is required to confirm suitability and the final treatment cost, including records and retainers where they apply.
What if a bracket comes off?
Call the clinic so the team can advise you. Older pages listed repairs inside an all-inclusive package; that packaging has not been verified for this site, so it is not promised here.
Ready to talk about your smile?
Tell us what you’re considering. The clinic team will follow up to discuss your appointment request and next steps.