How much do braces cost in Allentown, PA?
5 orthodontists listed in Allentown — compare published treatment prices below.
Braces prices in Allentown
| Treatment | Published range | Details & source |
|---|---|---|
| Metal BracesTraditional stainless-steel braces. | $3,000 – $6,000 | Dr. Bob Bryan (Allentown): 'Metal braces: Between $3000 and $6000.'Source: published price range |
| Ceramic BracesTooth-colored brackets; less visible than metal. | $4,000 – $8,000 | Dr. Bob Bryan (Allentown): 'Clear Braces: Between $4000 and $8000.'Source: published price range |
| Invisalign / Clear AlignersRemovable clear aligner trays. | $4,500 – $9,000 | Dr. Bob Bryan (Allentown): 'Invisalign: Between $4500 and $9000.'Source: published price range |
| Lingual BracesBrackets placed behind the teeth; hardest to see. | $8,000 – $10,000 | Dr. Bob Bryan (Allentown): 'Lingual Braces: Between $8000 and $10000.'Source: published price range |
Ranges compiled from published practice prices and cost guides; every figure links to its source. Last checked 2026-10-08.
Dr. Bob Bryan (Allentown) publishes PA-area averages: metal $3,000-$6,000, clear $4,000-$8,000, Invisalign $4,500-$9,000, lingual $8,000-$10,000; his Allentown braces-cost page cites metal around $5,000 for adults (as low as $3,000 for children), Invisalign $3,500-$8,000. Exeter Smiles offers traditional braces in Allentown for $3,995 all-inclusive (x-rays, adjustments, retainers, repairs included).
Does insurance cover braces here?
PA Medical Assistance (Medicaid) covers orthodontic services only with prior authorization: braces are listed among dental services needing advance approval, requested on the Orthodontic Request form (MA 96) sent to OMAP (PA OIM policy 338.531). Private plans commonly cover 50% of orthodontics up to a lifetime maximum of roughly $1,000-$1,500; many exclude adult ortho. One Allentown-area practice notes health insurance 'may cover some of the costs of orthodontic treatment.'
Payment plans & financing
Exeter Smiles offers payment plans to fit every budget; Dr. Bryan's team works with patients to plan treatment at a price that is right for them.
Orthodontists in Allentown (5)
Dr. Bob Bryan Orthodontics
1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PAExeter Smiles (Allentown)
2020 Downyflake Ln #201d, Allentown, PAFreySmiles Orthodontics
1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd #210, Salisbury Twp, PAFriel Ortho
1815 Schadt Ave, Whitehall, PADr. Jason Hartman (Spark Orthodontics)
3076 Schoenersville Rd #101, Hanover Twp, PA
Common questions
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Sources
- drbobbryan.com/orthodontics-blog/cost-of-braces-from
- drbobbryan.com/braces-cost-in-allentown-pa/
- exeter-smiles.com/allentown-office/
- services.dpw.state.pa.us/OIMPolicyManuals/OIMArchive
- espanol.insurekidsnow.gov/media/3296