How much do braces cost in Arlington, TX?
5 orthodontists listed in Arlington — compare published treatment prices below.
Braces prices in Arlington
| Treatment | Published range | Details & source |
|---|---|---|
| Metal BracesTraditional stainless-steel braces. | $3,000 – $7,000 | Hildebrand Orthodontics (Arlington): braces typically range $3,000-$7,000.Source: published price range |
| Ceramic BracesTooth-colored brackets; less visible than metal. | $4,000 – $8,000 | National average from the DentalPlans cost guide (not Arlington-specific); no Arlington practice publishes a ceramic-specific fee.Source: published price range |
| Invisalign / Clear AlignersRemovable clear aligner trays. | $4,000 – $7,500 | Hildebrand Orthodontics (Arlington): Invisalign typically $4,000-$7,500 depending on case complexity; exact quote at free consultation.Source: published price range |
| Lingual BracesBrackets placed behind the teeth; hardest to see. | $8,000 – $10,000 | National average from the DentalPlans cost guide (not Arlington-specific); no Arlington practice publishes a lingual-specific fee.Source: published price range |
Ranges compiled from published practice prices and cost guides; every figure links to its source. Last checked 2026-10-08.
Hildebrand Orthodontics (Arlington) publishes the clearest local figures: braces $3,000-$7,000 and Invisalign $4,000-$7,500 with exact quotes at free consultation. Ceramic and lingual ranges come from a national cost guide since no Arlington-specific figures were found.
Does insurance cover braces here?
Orthodontic benefits are separate from regular dental benefits and usually work on a lifetime maximum (not annual). In Texas, plans commonly cover 50% of orthodontic costs up to a lifetime maximum of $1,000-$3,000 per person (per Infinite Orthodontics' Texas guide). Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plan documents show 50% coverage with lifetime maximums of $1,000-$1,500 per participant, covering adults and dependent children to age 19. Hildebrand Orthodontics (Arlington) states they accept most major dental insurance plans with orthodontic coverage plus HSA/FSA. Some plans restrict ortho benefits to dependent children; others cover adults.
Payment plans & financing
Arlington practices advertise free consultations and in-house interest-free monthly payment plans (Hildebrand Orthodontics); 0% plans and most major insurance accepted. A Texas practice (Medico M.D.) advertises $99 down and $119/month with PPO/Medicaid/Medicare accepted.
Orthodontists in Arlington (5)
Hildebrand Orthodontics
2200 W Interstate 20 Ste 100, Arlington, TXSmile Doctors Orthodontics
6501 S Cooper St Ste 129, Arlington, TXSmiley Dental & Orthodontics
801 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TXJefferson Dental and Orthodontics
1511 S Cooper St, Arlington, TXDrs. Alexander Orthodontics
840 W Mitchell St, Arlington, TX