I live in downstate Illinois. My teeth were really, really, bad. My braces cost $5,500. Plus $250 for the initial exam and the molds, etc. I have no dental insurance so this is out of pocket expense. I would call around and check to see what the average cost is. I went a few years ago (like over 10) to an orthodontist and she was going to charge me $5000 so I didn't think $5,500 was too bad then. I would ask for word of mouth from other folks who have braces and who they went to. I asked around, asked my dentist, and then made the appointment. I liked the orthod and his staff and the office.
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