Updated April 2026

Braces Cost in Jacksonville, FL

Q: Do you offer any community discounts?

Yes. Bold Bite offers one-per-patient community discounts, whichever saves the most. Military families: $200 off. Teachers and school staff: $200 off. First responders: $200 off. Healthcare workers: $200 off. Family and sibling: $150 off. Full-time college students: $200 off. No stacking. Patient receives whichever single discount is highest.

Metal braces from $4,500 (CDT D8080/D8090). Clear ceramic from $4,700 (CDT D8080/D8090). Children’s Phase 1 interceptive from $3,500 (CDT D8020). All-inclusive, no hidden fees, no surprise retainer bill at the end of treatment.

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THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

Free and discounted offers are available from November 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

Fees and financing. Fees shown are minimum fees only and are effective through December 31, 2027. Final fee depends on case complexity and is confirmed in writing at the consultation.

Example: $4,500 fee, $400 insurance benefit, $500 down, 24 monthly payments of $150, 0% APR on the in-house plan. Cherry is subject to credit approval; terms vary.

CDT codes: comprehensive treatment with metal braces, clear ceramic braces, Invisalign or Angel Aligners D8080/D8090 (Invisalign and Angel Tier 1: D8030/D8040 or D8080/D8090); Phase 1 D8020; replacement retainers D8703/D8704; snore appliance D9947; free consultation D0150; 3D CBCT scan for patients under 18 D0367.

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Bold Bite serves braces patients across Jacksonville and the Beaches, including Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, San Pablo, Nocatee, Intracoastal West, Beach Haven, Isle of Palms, Pablo Bay, Hodges, Kernan, Southside, Mayport, Palm Valley.

4 Ways to Pay for Braces at Bold Bite

Every Jacksonville family’s budget is different. Bold Bite Orthodontics offers three ways to start treatment today, so cost is never the reason a child waits on the care they need. The plans sit side-by-side below with no hidden fine print — the in-house 0% interest plan is the one most families pick because it’s the only option where the total paid equals the treatment price, with no interest stacked on top.

	Cherry Financing $120 down	★ BEST VALUE In-House 0% Plan $150	Pay in Full 3% off
Down Payment	$120	$500	Full amount
Interest Rate	Varies by credit	0%. No interest, ever	N/A, one payment
Credit Check	Soft only, no impact	None required	None
Monthly Payment	Flexible terms	From $150/mo	None, paid in full
Total You Pay	Treatment + interest	Treatment cost only ★	Treatment − 3% ★
HSA / FSA Eligible	Yes	Yes	Yes (documentation provided)
Best For	Quick start, soft credit only	Lowest total with payments	Absolute lowest total cost

HSA & FSA Accepted, Pre-tax healthcare dollars apply to any of the four plans. Bold Bite provides the itemized documentation required for reimbursement.

Not sure which plan fits? Every option is walked through at the free new-patient consultation. No pressure, no sales quotas.

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Fees and financing. Fees shown are minimum fees only and are effective through December 31, 2027. Final fee depends on case complexity and is confirmed in writing at the consultation.

Example: $4,500 fee, $400 insurance benefit, $500 down, 24 monthly payments of $150, 0% APR on the in-house plan. Cherry is subject to credit approval; terms vary.

The In-House 0% Plan, How It Works

The Bold Bite in-house 0% plan is underwritten by the practice itself — not a third-party lender. That means no credit check, no hard inquiry on a credit report, and no interest added to the balance. Families put a $500 down payment at the start, and the remaining balance is split into monthly auto-drafted payments starting at $150/month. Terms run for the duration of active treatment — typically 12 to 24 months — so the monthly payment scales to match the treatment length. Example: $4,500 fee, $400 insurance benefit, $500 down, 24 monthly payments of $150, 0% APR on the in-house plan. Cherry is subject to credit approval; terms vary.

Paying the full treatment fee at the start of treatment earns a 3% discount on the total — a saving of roughly $225 to $345 depending on treatment type. HSA and FSA funds qualify for this discount when used as a lump-sum payment. The discount applies only when the full amount is paid at contract signing; it does not combine with the monthly plan.

How Much Are Braces? Price by Type

All pricing is all-inclusive, exam, 3D CBCT scan, digital impressions, brackets, every adjustment visit, emergency visits for active patients, and two sets of retainers included. Starting prices are shown below. Exact cost is determined by case complexity and treatment duration, which Dr. Marty and Dr. Cao confirm together at the free consultation.

Treatment complexity and duration determine the fee. The ranges below reflect typical Bold Bite cases.

Complexity	Typical Duration	Fee Range (CDT D8080/D8090)	Common Cases
Mild	6–12 months	$4,500–$5,000	Minor crowding, small gaps, post-retention relapse
Moderate	12–18 months	$4,500–$6,000	Typical teen comprehensive, adult alignment with mild bite correction
Severe	18–30 months	$6,000–$7,300	Extraction cases, severe bite correction, multi-specialty coordination

Average patient with PPO insurance pays ~$3,500 out of pocket after the lifetime orthodontic benefit is applied. Bold Bite files insurance claims on the patient’s behalf at no additional cost.

Braces Type	Starts From	Down Payment	Est. Monthly*
Metal Braces Traditional metal brackets, the most cost-effective comprehensive option. Handles the strongest rotations and complex 3D movements. Patients pick new elastic color ties at each adjustment visit.	From $4,500 (CDT D8080/D8090)	$500	From $150/mo
Clear Ceramic Self-Ligating Braces Transparent brackets with built-in doors (no elastic ties) that blend with natural tooth color, the most discreet fixed option, popular with adults and image-conscious teens.	From $4,700 (CDT D8080/D8090)	$500	From $150/mo
Children’s Phase 1 (Interceptive) Early-intervention partial braces for ages 7–10 to guide jaw growth and create arch space. May reduce or eliminate the need for full comprehensive treatment later.	From $3,500 (CDT D8020)	$500	From $150/mo

Inline Image Dr. Marty showing metal and ceramic bracket samples to a patient at Bold Bite Orthodontics.

How Your Tier Is Determine

Bold Bite writes three complexity tiers for aligner cases. Tier 1 (Invisalign $5,000 / Angel $4,500; CDT D8030/D8040 or D8080/D8090) covers simple cases — minor crowding, short aligner runs, or Phase 2 finishing after a Phase 1 round. Tier 2 (Invisalign $6,500 / Angel $5,000; CDT D8080/D8090) covers the standard adult or teen comprehensive case, typically 12 to 18 months. Tier 3 (Invisalign $7,500 / Angel $7,500; CDT D8080/D8090) covers complex cases — extraction-driven alignment, severe bite correction, or multi-specialty cases coordinated with an oral surgeon, periodontist, or ENT. Dr. Marty and Dr. Cao review every new 3D scan together before confirming the tier at the free consultation. The tier is written into the financial agreement before treatment starts — Bold Bite does not raise the price mid-treatment if the case turns out more complex than expected.

Use the cost calculator below → to see an estimate for your specific case based on treatment type and duration.

*Estimated monthly based on the in-house 0% interest plan, Tier 1 starting price, over 24 months after down payment. Exact monthly payment depends on treatment complexity and duration, confirmed at the consultation.

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How Bold Bite Decides What to Charge for Braces

Bold Bite’s pricing reflects specialist-level diagnosis by two orthodontists, a CBCT scan included for patients under 18 (adults when clinically needed), personalized treatment planning, advanced technology (in-house 3D printing for dental models, CBCT, iTero, wireless scanning), unhurried appointments, and a high standard of finishing, not a volume-based corporate model. For families where price is the primary factor, the practice openly refers to the Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics resident program, which offers lower-cost resident-supervised treatment under faculty orthodontists. Bold Bite would rather a family get the right care somewhere than skip treatment entirely.

Fees and financing. Fees shown are minimum fees only and are effective through December 31, 2027. Final fee depends on case complexity and is confirmed in writing at the consultation.

Example: $4,500 fee, $400 insurance benefit, $500 down, 24 monthly payments of $150, 0% APR on the in-house plan. Cherry is subject to credit approval; terms vary.

All-Inclusive Treatment, What’s Included

Every quote Bold Bite Orthodontics writes includes the initial exam, the Vatech Green CT ultra-low-dose 3D scan, the digital iTero + Allied Star impressions, every adjustment visit through the end of active treatment, all bracket rebonds if a bracket comes loose, every emergency visit for active patients, and two sets of Essix retainers included at the end of treatment. The price on the contract is the price the family pays.

Initial exam + Vatech Green CT 3D CT scan (included for patients under 18; for adults when clinically needed, with the cost explained first)

Digital impressions with iTero and Allied Star, no goopy trays

All adjustment visits through the end of active treatment

Bracket repairs included (replacement fee may apply starting after the 3rd broken bracket)

Comfort visits during patient care hours for active patients. No extra charges. See full emergency policy

Two sets of retainers (upper + lower Essix) at the end of treatment*

Grin Scope (smartphone app) remote monitoring, fewer in-office visits needed

*Initial set of retainers included. Replacement retainers for loss, damage, or wear are available at additional cost (see below). Retainers are a lifetime commitment to protect the treatment result.

Out-of-Contract Costs, Priced Separately, Disclosed in Writing

Two categories of cost are not covered by the all-inclusive braces fee: replacement retainers (once the two included sets worn out or lost) and non-patient emergency visits. Both are priced in writing at the consultation, so there are no surprises.

Replacement Retainers

Two sets are included. Replacements: $200/arch for current patients and $250/arch for non-current patients (CDT D8703 upper, D8704 lower) through the practice’s retainer lab. Every Bold Bite patient is enrolled with Retainer Club, the practice’s preferred Essix retainer lab, at no charge. Scans stay on file indefinitely, so replacement retainers can be ordered anytime ($200 per arch for current patients, $250 for non-current patients) and mailed directly to the patient anywhere, away at college or after a move, without an office visit.

Comfort & Emergency Visits

Current patients: no visit fee. Broken brackets, poking wires, cracked retainers and similar comfort visits during treatment are seen at no charge, and there is no emergency fee for current patients. Emergency repairs are available only to existing Bold Bite patients. See the full emergency policy.

MARPE Palatal Expander (when indicated)

Miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion is priced separately and quoted at the consultation when a case requires palate widening before braces finish the alignment. Most MARPE cases land at the higher end of the range. Discussed only when medically indicated.

Transfer Cases

Not accepted.

Insurance, Expected Contribution: $1,500

Most PPO dental insurance plans include a lifetime orthodontic maximum separate from the annual dental maximum, typically $1,000 to $3,500 per patient. The plan language usually calls this an orthodontic lifetime benefit, which means it applies once per person, regardless of how many treatment rounds the patient needs. Jacksonville plans through Delta Dental, BCBS, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian, Cigna, and United Healthcare most commonly land in the $1,500 range. Bold Bite Orthodontics verifies each plan in writing at the free consultation before the family signs any financial agreement.

Bold Bite files claims directly with the insurer as a courtesy. The practice calls this an assignment of benefits — the insurer pays Bold Bite directly, and the family sees only the estimated out-of-pocket portion on the monthly financial agreement. There is no upfront reimbursement to chase. Deductibles and annual-maximum rules that apply to cleanings or fillings do not typically apply to orthodontic lifetime benefits, but every plan is different — the front-desk team confirms the specifics for each family before treatment starts.

Families without orthodontic insurance pay the same all-inclusive fee the insured families pay, minus whatever a community or group discount applies. The only difference is the total out-of-pocket cost — there is no uninsured premium at Bold Bite.

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Why Choose Bold Bite Over a Cheaper Office?

A lower-priced alternative usually means fewer specialists, less technology, or hidden add-on fees that surface later. At Bold Bite, two residency-trained orthodontists personally plan and manage every case, not a general dentist who completed a weekend certification course or a remote service with no in-person exam. Every patient receives CBCT 3D imaging with airway screening, in-house 3D printing for dental models, and remote monitoring, all included in one transparent fee. The practice’s position is that paying a fair price once and finishing well is a better outcome than saving up front and needing treatment redone.

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Estimate the monthly payment on the in-house 0% interest plan, the option where the total paid equals the treatment price. Select a treatment type, adjust for insurance, and see a personalized estimate in under a minute. For Cherry estimates, see the comparison table above or ask at consultation.

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This calculator provides an estimate only. It is not a contract, not a quote, and not a guarantee of price. The calculator runs entirely in your browser and does not store, transmit, or save any information you enter. You do not need to provide your name, contact information, or any medical detail to use it. Final treatment fees are confirmed at your free consultation based on case complexity, duration, insurance, and clinical findings. By using the calculator below, you acknowledge it is informational only and that exact pricing requires an in-person evaluation.

Orthodontic Treatment Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost of Traditional Metal Braces, Angel Aligners, Invisalign®, Retainer per arch and Snore appliance at Bold Bite Orthodontics. Choose a treatment, treatment phase, treatment length, add any appliances, enter your dental insurance details, and see a personalized estimate with monthly payment options. Payment options include monthly plans through the practice from $150 per month, with no interest added to the fee and a 3% discount when you pay in full.

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The calculator estimates the in-house 0% plan only. Actual terms are confirmed at the consultation based on treatment complexity, duration, and any insurance contribution.

Fees and financing. Fees shown are minimum fees only and are effective through December 31, 2027. Final fee depends on case complexity and is confirmed in writing at the consultation.

Example: $4,500 fee, $400 insurance benefit, $500 down, 24 monthly payments of $150, 0% APR on the in-house plan. Cherry is subject to credit approval; terms vary.

Community Discounts

Bold Bite offers one-per-patient community discounts for families who serve the wider Jacksonville community. One community discount applies per patient, whichever saves the most.

Discounts apply to comprehensive treatment fees only. Not applicable to the down payment, retainers, or out-of-contract fees.

Military & Veteran Families

Active military, veterans, and dependents, $200 off comprehensive treatment. Valid military ID or dependent verification required.

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Teachers & Education Staff

Teachers, aides, counselors, and school staff at any Jacksonville-area school, $200 off. School ID or employment verification required.

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First Responders

Fire, police, EMS, 911 dispatch, $200 off. Badge or department ID required.

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Healthcare Workers

Nurses, techs, dental staff, physicians, $200 off. Hospital or clinic ID required.

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Family & Sibling Discount

Each additional family member starting treatment in the same household. $150 off.

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College Students

Full-time college students with a valid student ID. $200 off comprehensive treatment.

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Free and discounted offers are available from November 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do braces cost with insurance at Bold Bite?

Most PPO plans in Florida contribute a lifetime orthodontic benefit of $1,000 – $2,500 per patient. Delta Dental, BCBS, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian, Cigna, United Healthcare, and plans most commonly land around $1,500. Bold Bite verifies each family’s plan in writing before the financial agreement is signed, and files claims directly with the insurer so the family pays only the estimated out-of-pocket portion.

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What down payment do I need for braces?

The Bold Bite in-house 0% plan requires a $500 down payment, has no credit check, and carries no interest ever. Cherry Financing starts at a $120 down payment with a soft credit check only, no hard inquiry; Cherry is subject to credit approval and terms vary. Example: $4,500 fee, $400 insurance benefit, $500 down, 24 monthly payments of $150, 0% APR on the in-house plan. Most families pick the in-house plan because it’s the only option where the total paid equals the quoted treatment price.

What is the minimum monthly payment?

The lowest monthly payment on the Bold Bite in-house 0% plan is $150 per month, reached on shorter Tier 1 cases with insurance contribution applied. A standard Tier 2 comprehensive case typically lands between $175 and $250 per month over 18 to 24 months. The monthly payment on the financial agreement is fixed — it does not rise, and it does not carry interest. Families who prefer a shorter financing term can front-load the payments to close out the balance sooner. Example: $4,500 fee, $400 insurance benefit, $500 down, 24 monthly payments of $150, 0% APR on the in-house plan. Cherry is subject to credit approval; terms vary.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Bold Bite’s all-inclusive fee covers the initial exam, Vatech Green CT 3D scan, digital impressions, every adjustment visit, all bracket rebonds during active treatment, every emergency visit for active patients, and two sets of Essix retainers included at debond. Replacement retainers (lost, cracked, or worn out) and non-patient emergency visits are priced separately — those are the only out-of-contract charges, and both are disclosed in writing before the family signs anything. No mystery fees at debond. No surprise retainer bill at the end of treatment.

Are refinements extra?

Refinements — additional bracket or wire adjustments, or a short round of additional aligner stages — are included in the original fee when they happen inside the planned treatment window. If a patient needs a second round of treatment months or years after debond, that is priced as a new case (typically at Tier 1 pricing, since the post-retention cases are usually short). Bold Bite’s policy is to quote the full treatment fee at consultation so the family sees the entire number before treatment starts — not partial pricing that requires refinement add-ons later.

Do you offer any community discounts?

Yes. Bold Bite offers one-per-patient community discounts for military families ($200 off), teachers ($200 off), first responders ($200 off), healthcare workers ($200 off), family/sibling ($150 off), and full-time college students ($200 off). No stacking. Patient receives whichever single discount is highest.

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Compare other braces options: metal braces · clear ceramic · adult braces · lingual braces for patients researching the discontinued behind-the-teeth option.

Written and reviewed by Dr. Marty Greenberg, DMD, MS, Bold Bite Orthodontics. Clinical review also provided by Dr. Trang Cao, Board-Certified Orthodontist. Content last reviewed 2026-04-17.

Braces Cost in Jacksonville, FL

4 Ways to Pay for Braces at Bold Bite

The In-House 0% Plan, How It Works

How Much Are Braces? Price by Type

How Your Tier Is Determine

How Bold Bite Decides What to Charge for Braces

All-Inclusive Treatment, What’s Included

Out-of-Contract Costs, Priced Separately, Disclosed in Writing

Replacement Retainers

Comfort & Emergency Visits

MARPE Palatal Expander (when indicated)

Transfer Cases

Insurance, Expected Contribution: $1,500

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