Braces

Today’s braces are very high-tech appliances. Braces exert constant, gentle pressure on your teeth to move them into their proper positions.

Braces have three parts:

1. Brackets made of metal or ceramic. A bracket is attached to each tooth.
2. Bonding material (glue) or a metal band that attaches the bracket to the tooth.
3. An archwire – a thin metal wire that runs from bracket to bracket and puts pressure on the teeth.

The teeth move when the archwire puts pressure on the brackets and teeth. Sometimes, we use springs or rubber bands to exert more force in a specific direction.

The average cost of braces depends on the patient’s specific alignment issues and orthodontic needs. That said, our Asheville braces cost between $975-$7,500, depending on the type of braces and your treatment length. We don’t believe in hidden markups or other unexpected fees. This cost covers your treatment entirely, including every visit (and visits for one year past your treatment completion) and two sets of retainers.

If you’re concerned about being able to afford braces, schedule a complimentary smile consultation. Our incredible team will work with you to find a price that works for you.

Our team has experience filing claims with most insurance companies and will gladly file any paperwork on your behalf.

If you don’t have dental insurance that covers braces, don’t stress! While many patients don’t have orthodontic coverage, we will work out a flexible payment option to fit your budget. Black Orthodontics in Asheville is committed to building better smiles in our community at affordable prices.

At Black Orthodontics, we customize each treatment option to fit your needs. Because each treatment is specific to a patient, how long braces take to work will vary. Our expert team will scan your mouth during your free smile assessment to provide an accurate diagnosis and develop a customized braces treatment plan for your dental needs.

• Before brushing your teeth, rinse your mouth with mouthwash or water to loosen anything stuck between your teeth or braces.
• Use an interdental brush to clean between every bracket, then go in with a soft-bristle toothbrush at a 45° angle to get around the wires, ensuring you brush your teeth from top to bottom.
• Then, using circular motions, gently brush around the gum line. Be sure to take your time with brushing and get into all those nooks and crannies.
• Next, thread floss it carefully underneath the wire and gently move the floss up and down between your teeth.
• Once finished flossing, rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash and double-check that you got into all those hard-to-reach areas!

It’s essential to avoid foods that damage braces easily. Our Asheville orthodontic team will provide you with a comprehensive list of foods you should steer clear of during your treatment, some of which include:

• Bubblegum
• Caramel
• Hard candy
• Peanuts
• Popcorn
• Taffy
• Tortilla chips

While athletes may be at a higher risk of damaging their braces, you can still play sports with braces while protecting your teeth and braces by wearing a mouthguard. A mouth guard will shield your teeth and braces from falling or other injuries due to these physical activities.