The cost of braces is not fixed. It depends on the severity of crowding, whether the problem is dental or skeletal, whether one or both jaws are treated, the material and technique, the dentist's expertise and any extra treatment needed. The Turkish Dental Association publishes a legal minimum fee schedule yearly; the exact cost is set after examination.
- Options: metal, ceramic and lingual braces and clear aligners.
- Treating both jaws increases the cost.
- Imported brackets and aligner sets are not included in the minimum fee schedule.
- A cephalometric X-ray and intraoral scan are needed for an exact cost.
2026 Guide to the Cost of Braces and Orthodontic Treatment
The cost of braces and the treatment process are among the first things anyone who wants a beautiful, healthy and attractive smile looks into. Crowding, misalignment or jaw discrepancies can cause both aesthetic concerns and problems with chewing. At this point, the most effective and lasting solution is orthodontic treatment, commonly known as braces.
How Is the Cost of Braces Determined? Factors Affecting the Cost
Orthodontic treatment is a dynamic, personalized process that requires long-term follow-up. For this reason, it is not possible to speak of a fixed fee. When clinics assess the cost, the following key criteria are taken into account:
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Severity of Crowding and the Nature of the Case: The degree of spacing or crowding determines the course of treatment. Whether only a dental correction is needed or a skeletal problem involving the jawbones must be solved (Angle Class I, II or III) directly changes the cost.
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Number of Jaws Treated: Depending on the problem, treatment may be applied to only one jaw (lower or upper), but in most cases both jaws are treated to achieve the correct bite relationship. Treating both jaws naturally increases the cost.
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Chosen Material and Technique: Classic metal brackets, clear ceramic brackets and clear aligners that offer wire-free treatment all differ in material and laboratory costs.
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The Dentist's Expertise and Experience: Whether the treating dentist is an “Orthodontic Specialist” (orthodontist), their professional experience and the clinic's technical equipment all play a role in pricing.
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Additional Treatment Needs: Preparatory work needed before braces are fitted, such as fillings, extractions, impacted tooth surgery or jaw expansion, affects the overall budget.
The Most Popular Types of Braces
Modern dentistry offers different orthodontic treatment options depending on patients' aesthetic expectations and mouth structure:
1. Traditional Metal Braces
This is the most durable and most widely used method. Teeth are moved using metal brackets bonded to the teeth and archwires that pass through them. Especially for children and patients for whom aesthetics is a secondary concern, it is the most economical option with the fastest results.
2. Ceramic (Clear) Braces
This method is often chosen by adult patients with high aesthetic expectations. Because the brackets are made of tooth-colored ceramic or sapphire, they are much less noticeable than metal braces.
3. Lingual (Inside) Braces
In this method, the brackets and wires are placed not on the front surface of the teeth but on the inner surface facing the tongue. Because they are completely invisible from the outside, they are also called “invisible braces”. The laboratory stages and the dentist's workmanship require great precision.
4. Clear Aligners (Wire-Free Orthodontics)
This modern method, made possible by advancing technology, uses no wires or brackets. A series of clear aligners, produced with 3D printers based on the patient's mouth measurements, is changed at set intervals to move the teeth. Their biggest advantage is that they can be removed while eating or brushing.
Turkish Dental Association (TDB) 2026 Minimum Fee Schedule
There is a legal minimum fee schedule, updated every year, that all dental clinics in Türkiye must follow. Some of the basic orthodontic items in the 2026 guideline schedule published by the Turkish Dental Association (TDB) are as follows:
These are minimum fees, and prices may be higher depending on the clinic.
| Treatment and Procedure Type (TDB 2026) | Pricing |
| Fixed Orthodontic Treatment for Aligning Teeth (Angle Class I) | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
| Treatment for Patients with Upper-Lower Jaw Discrepancy (Angle Class II) | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
| Braces Treatment for Advanced Jaw Disorders (Angle Class III) | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
| Short-Term Orthodontic Treatment for Mild Crowding | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
| Invisible (Inside) Braces (Lingual Technique Class I) | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
| Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners (Mild Cases) | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
| Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners (Moderate Cases) | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
| Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners (Severe Cases) | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
| Retention Treatment After Braces (Retainer) | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
| Re-bonding a Loose/Broken Bracket (Single Tooth – Materials Excluded) | Determined after examination, based on the treatment plan |
Important Information: The fees set by the TDB represent the legal minimum fees that clinics may charge. The cost of imported brackets, clear aligner brands/sets and consumables used in treatment is not included. Depending on the case, material costs are added.
How Can You Find Out the Exact Cost of Orthodontic Treatment?
The fee schedule above is the official minimum reference set by law by the Turkish Dental Association. However, the extent of the anomalies in your mouth, the degree to which your teeth overlap (crowding) and the aesthetic materials you choose at the clinic (metal, ceramic, clear aligners, etc.) will completely change the total cost of treatment.
To plan a sound budget and map out the most suitable treatment for you, a detailed cephalometric X-ray and intraoral scan at the clinic are essential, rather than estimates found online. Prices are determined after examination and depend on the treatment plan. To get an accurate cost breakdown tailored to you and discuss treatment options with your dentist, you can book an Examination Appointment right away.
