How Much Do Metal Braces Cost in Long Beach and Garden Grove?

Traditional metal braces at Bloom cost $3,500 to $5,500. Your exact fee depends on your case, and your orthodontist sets it at a free consultation at our Long Beach or Garden Grove office.

Metal braces are stainless steel brackets bonded to each tooth and connected by a wire. This page explains what moves your fee within the range, how metal braces compare with Bloom's other options, and how to lower what you pay out of pocket.

Metal Braces Cost Compared With Other Options at Bloom

Option at Bloom	Fee range
Traditional metal braces	$3,500 to $5,500
Clear (ceramic) braces	$4,000 to $5,500
Lingual braces	$4,000 to $6,000
Clear aligners	$3,500 to $6,000

Metal braces have the lowest starting fee of the fixed braces we offer. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) calls traditional metal braces the most common type of braces, known for durability and effectiveness, and typically a more affordable option.

What Sets Your Fee

The AAO says cost is influenced by the type, complexity, and duration of treatment. Within Bloom's metal braces range, your fee depends on:

Case complexity. Spacing or mild crowding takes less work than a deep bite, underbite, or crossbite.
Treatment length. More months of treatment means more adjustment visits.
What the plan includes. The AAO recommends asking what the quoted price covers and what it leaves out. Your Bloom treatment plan lists this before you start.

Who Chooses Metal Braces

Metal braces are one of the options on our teen orthodontics page, alongside clear aligners, clear braces, and lingual braces. Families often pick metal when budget matters most and the look of the brackets matters less. Our board-certified orthodontists, Dr. Thao Nguyen Vu and Dr. Judy Nguyen, walk you through each option at your consultation. If you want braces that are harder to see, clear braces start at $4,000 and lingual braces sit behind the teeth.

Ways to Lower What You Pay

PPO orthodontic insurance. We accept most PPO orthodontic insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first appointment.

HSA or FSA funds. IRS Publication 502 lists braces among the dental expenses that count as medical care.

Payment plans. Bloom offers low and no-interest monthly plans. We go over the terms at your consultation. See insurance and financing.

Help for kids with financial need. The AAO lists Gifted Smiles, Smiles Change Lives, and Smile for a Lifetime as programs that provide orthodontic treatment to children under 18 at low or no cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do metal braces cost at Bloom?

Traditional metal braces at Bloom cost $3,500 to $5,500. Your exact fee is set after a free consultation and exam.

Are metal braces the cheapest option?

At Bloom, metal braces and clear aligners both start at $3,500. Metal braces top out at $5,500 and clear aligners at $6,000.

How much more are clear braces than metal braces?

Clear braces at Bloom start at $4,000, which is $500 above the metal braces starting fee. Both ranges top out at $5,500.

Does insurance cover metal braces?

Many PPO orthodontic plans pay part of the fee, often up to a lifetime maximum. We check your benefits before your first appointment.

Do you offer payment plans for braces?

Yes. We offer low and no-interest payment plans and go over the options at your complimentary consultation.

Sources

American Association of Orthodontists, How Much Do Braces Cost?
Internal Revenue Service, Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses
Bloom treatment options and financing: Teen orthodontics, Insurance and financing

Want your exact braces fee? Book a free consultation at our Long Beach or Garden Grove office.

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