What Braces Cost in Sacramento Depends On
There is no single price for braces in Sacramento, and any office quoting one before an exam is guessing. What you pay depends on how far your teeth have to move, whether the bite itself needs correcting, which appliance you choose and how long treatment runs. At Evrigenis Orthodontics, Dr. Gregory Evrigenis gives you the actual fee for your treatment plan at a free consultation — exam, records, recommendation and numbers, with no charge and no obligation to start.
This page explains what moves that number up or down, so you can compare quotes across Sacramento offices on something more useful than the headline figure.
The Four Things That Move the Price
How Complex the Case Is
Mild crowding corrected in under a year sits at the bottom of any fee range. Cases involving bite correction, impacted teeth, expansion or coordination with oral surgery sit at the top, because they take more appointments, more appliances and more chair time. Complexity — not the brand of bracket — is the biggest single factor.
How Long You Are in Treatment
Comprehensive treatment commonly runs one to two and a half years. Fees track that length, which is also why cooperation matters financially: elastics worn as instructed, appointments kept and brackets kept intact all keep treatment on its original timeline.
Which Appliance You Choose
Metal braces are the most cost-effective option we offer, because they use proven, straightforward technology. Clear ceramic braces and Invisalign carry a different cost profile — ceramic brackets and custom aligner trays cost more to make and, in the case of aligners, involve a full digital treatment plan and a series of replacement trays. Iconix gold braces are priced in line with traditional metal braces, which surprises most patients who assume an aesthetic finish carries a premium.
Whether Phase One Treatment Is Involved
Younger children are sometimes treated in two phases — an early interceptive phase around ages 7 to 9, then full braces once the permanent teeth are in. Two phases means two fees, spread years apart. Not every child needs it, which is exactly why the age-seven check-up is worth doing; see our page on orthodontists for kids in Sacramento.
How Insurance Changes What You Pay
Many dental plans carry a separate orthodontic benefit, usually paid as a percentage up to a lifetime maximum rather than as an annual allowance. Our team verifies your benefit before you commit, tells you what it will actually cover and bills the insurer directly for that portion so it comes off your out-of-pocket total rather than being reimbursed later.
Plans we currently accept include The Dental PPA, Delta Dental of California, Blue Shield of California, MetLife, United Concordia, Tricare and United HealthCare, and that list keeps growing. If yours is not on it, call us — we will still look at what we can do. If you have no dental insurance at all, that does not put treatment out of reach; it just means the payment plan does more of the work.
Payment Plans and Making Braces Affordable
Most families in Sacramento pay for braces monthly rather than up front. We keep payment options flexible on purpose: treatment fees can be spread across the length of treatment, and we work with you on the down payment so the monthly figure lands somewhere realistic for your household.
FSA and HSA dollars can be used for orthodontic treatment, and if more than one family member needs braces, tell us at the consultation. Our goal is reasonable fees with outstanding value, not the cheapest quote in the county.
Is Cheaper Always Better?
Searches for cheap braces in Sacramento usually turn up two things: mail-order aligner companies and general dental offices offering orthodontics alongside cleanings and fillings. Both can be less expensive up front. What differs is who is supervising the movement of your teeth and what happens when something does not go to plan.
Dr. Evrigenis is a specialist — DDS from Georgetown, MSD and an orthodontic certificate from the University of the Pacific, more than two decades in practice in Sacramento, and clinical faculty positions with the craniofacial teams at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford and UC Davis. Relapse, a bite left uncorrected, or a case that stalls halfway through costs more to fix than it would have cost to do once, correctly. That is the comparison worth making — see why patients choose us.
Questions We Get About Cost
Do you charge for the consultation?
No. The first visit is a free consultation — exam, imaging, a recommendation and the fee for your plan in writing. You can also start with a virtual consult from a few photos on your phone.
Can I start the same day?
Usually, yes. If you are ready after the consultation and the numbers work, we can begin treatment the same day rather than booking you back for a separate appointment.
Is Invisalign more expensive than braces?
Often, but not always — a short aligner case can cost less than long, complex treatment in braces. Compare the fee for your case, not the averages.
Are retainers included?
Retainers and the follow-up visits after braces come off are part of what we quote, and we will spell out exactly what is included before you sign anything. Ask us to confirm this in any quote you compare against ours.
Get a Real Number at a Free Consultation
The only way to learn what braces will cost you is an exam. Book a free consultation and you will leave knowing your treatment options, the length of treatment, your insurance benefit and your monthly payment. Visit us at our Pavilions office at 544 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento, CA 95825 (916-923-9168) or our Natomas office at 1954 Del Paso Road, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA 95834 (916-575-9990). Both offices see patients Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with early and later appointment times available around school and work.