Braces, whether metal, plastic, or ceramic, can straighten even the most stubbornly crooked teeth. This orthodontic staple can also be used to reconstruct the face.

Read More »

Average Price: $4,075

Stories from the Community

Narrow by:

spent $5,900 in Brampton, ON Updated 1 day ago

I had a 5 mm overjet and a tooth on top that stuck out from the rest. Also my lower teeth were slightly crowded, although they didn't really bother me. I just didn't feel I loved my smile like I once did so I took the plunge. I'm currently 16 months into my treatment and my orthodontist says I'm... Read more

22 comments | 5 Thank Yous

spent $4,500 in Allison Park, PA Updated 9 days ago

I got braces yesterday and I can barley close my mouth, even without braces I had trouble closing my mouth too. I am 18 and very insecure about my teeth, now that I have braces I cannot wait to finally be able to properly close my mouth, I know it'll take 2 years to get them straight, I just... Read more

3 comments | 3 Thank Yous

spent $2,400 in Wilmington, MA Updated 25 days ago

Hi everyone, This will be my second attempt to do a review on Six Month Smiles! I typed one up earlier and it was perfectly detailed but then my laptop decided to restart and update on it's own! Urghhhh.. Lol But anyways, it all started off just me wanting veneers and it was pricey! $1000... Read more

7 comments | 3 Thank Yous

spent $2,750 in Beirut, LB Updated 2 months ago

The main problem I was facing was that my upper canines were very high.I was very shy to smile.I wor braces for 20 months.The braces were annoying for the first 2 weeks,and you need to take some pain killer everytime the orthodontist tighten them. I hate their silver color. I asked for... Read more

5 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $4,450 in Houston, TX Updated 2 months ago

This story is about Ceramic braces, but first I have to tell you that I wrote a previous review about my Invisalign Braces that I wore for 1-1/2 years, titled "Anxiety and Elation about Invisalign." I am not crazy. Invisalign did straighten my teeth, but didn't failed to correct the slight... Read more

52 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $3,000 in Tempe, AZ Updated 4 months ago

I had a gap between my lower front teeth that really showed when I talked. I also had written a cookbook of tender foods for braces-wearers and was on TV a lot, so I figured I needed to do something. My teeth moderately ached the first few days after each adjustment, but I used salt-water... Read more

6 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $5,760 in Sioux City, IA Updated 4 months ago

How long till my tooth twist back into place && for my other tooth to come in front ? && do I really need 4 teeth pulled out ? As I don't want my face shape to change or mouth to be sunken in .. I would really appreciate your opinions . I am 18 got my braces on 1-23-13 so... Read more

1 comment | 1 Thank You

spent $4,500 in Frankfurt Am Main, DE Updated 5 months ago

I got braces in Frankfurt Germany, I went to three dentists for consultations, two said I needed extractions, with top and bottom, and tried to blow up my problem as though it would be really expensive and complicated the last dentist said no extractions and only top braces, since my bottom... Read more

12 comments | 1 Thank You

from Washington Updated 9 months ago

I got braces last June and got them off this month. I only had my top teeth fixed. I was recommended the jaw Surgery but didnt get it and just got the top braces. I had both of my canine teeth were baby teeth until I was 23. They got stuck in front of my adult ones and just never came out.... Read more

7 comments | 2 Thank Yous

spent $6,200 in Clearwater, FL Created 10 months ago

I am limited on words but let me tell you that getting braces was the BEST thing EVER that i could do for myself..... My My teeth slanted inward...I literally hated my smile because it was "gummy" and although straight you could not really see my teeth. 2-1/2 months later when they were finally... Read more

1 comment | 1 Thank You
ADVERTISEMENT

Braces Newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest stories,
photos, and expert answers.


Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok