About 50% of the population would significantly benefit from some extent of orthodontic treatment. Dental braces are also good for curing a jaw problem, and thus are the most well-liked form of dental treatment. Earlier, they were used almost only on youngsters but now many adults are also opting to put on braces to perk up their look. Older braces were made of metal, yet they successfully realign your teeth to form a straighter look. These braces were extremely itchy and painful when they were first worn. The user would ultimately become habitual to the braces and then will feel less irritation. The wires of the braces require tightening after every few weeks, making the expense about $5000 for the whole experience.

Below are basic things you must know before going for the braces
Get advice from a good and reputed dentist.
What is the cost of braces? On an average, it costs about around $5,000 USD for braces on lower and upper teeth for two years for metal braces.
Go through your health plan thoroughly and make sure that your clear on what insurance covers.
Do not over-expect, be prepared of the effect of braces in your life.
Above all you must be careful with your oral hygiene when you go for braces.
Orthodontists suggest you:
1. Avoid all carbonated, sweetened drinks.
2. Smokers also have to stop smoking before spending the money for this expensive treatment, because nicotine may cause yellow stains if you are wearing the dental braces.

Now the secret stuff. Metal braces are the way of the past. You can get invisalign braces which are clear, and mostly put on the back side of your teeth, so no one even knows you have them. The newer braces now only take 6 months from start to finish. Imagine only having braces inbetween your teeth cleaning appointments, and you are done; and the best part, is the price. It is no where near $5 grand.