20 Yrs Dentistry
Dr. Yuen Kit Zin, Michelle
Braces Orthodontics, Invisalign
Specialist in Orthodontics
Speaks: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Braces Orthodontics (Orthodontist)
Braces Orthodontics treatment is suitable for anyone looking to improve the alignment of their crooked teeth in order to improve their oral hygiene and bite. Another option is having invisible braces, Invisalign.
At Smith & Jain we cater braces for kids and adults. Early teens, around 12 years old or so, is the ideal time for one to consider orthodontic treatment as this the age where the child’s mouth and jaw are still growing. There are various types of options when considering orthodontic treatment for teeth alignment.
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Braces & Orthodontics Cost
The cost of braces and orthodontic treatment in Hong Kong is not a one-size-fits-all fee, as it depends on the complexity of your alignment issues, the type of appliance chosen, and the estimated treatment duration. Since every smile is unique, the treatment plan and its associated investment are completely personalised to achieve your best results.
How Much Do Braces Cost in Hong Kong?
As the best orthodontic approach for you can only be determined through a detailed clinical examination, we cannot provide a fixed price without a consultation. The total cost depends on the specific treatments required to straighten your teeth. For reference, based on current market rates, common orthodontic procedures have the following indicative price ranges:
Treatment Planning: HK$2,000 – HK$3,000
This is the essential first step where we create your custom roadmap to a straighter smile using X-rays and digital scans.
Fixed Braces: HK$35,000 – HK$50,000 per arch
This is the fee for the braces themselves, which are bonded to your teeth to gradually and precisely guide them into their new positions.
Functional Appliances: HK$24,700 – HK$35,000
Used primarily for growing children, these removable devices help correct jaw growth issues to create a better foundation for the teeth.
Retainers: HK$1,500 – HK$2,500
These are crucial to wear after your braces come off, as they prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positions.
Factors That Affect the Cost
1. Case Complexity
Severe crowding or bite issues require more intricate mechanics and longer treatment times.
2. Type of Appliance
The choice between traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, or clear aligners influences the overall investment.
3. Treatment Duration
A longer treatment plan typically involves more adjustment appointments, which can affect the total fee.
Consultation & Treatment Planning
Book a consultation at Smith & Jain Dentists to receive your personalised orthodontic assessment. Our dentists will perform a thorough examination, discuss your smile goals, and provide a clear, detailed treatment plan and cost estimate—ensuring you have a complete understanding of your path to a perfectly aligned smile.
5 Step Braces Orthodontics Treatment
Number of Visits: 12 – 20 monthly visits
Completion Time: 1 – 2 years
Recovery period: One Day
Step 1: Getting a Referral for the Appointment
Our Orthodontists prefer for the patient to get a referral from a dentist. If you suspect that you may be in need for orthodontics then you are still welcome to book an appointment and discuss with our orthodontists.
Step 2: Initial Consultation
You can expect this consultation, generally, to be around 30 mins. The orthodontist will examine and understand how braces will be beneficial for you.
Step 3: Dental X-Rays, Imaging and Scans
Next, we will take scans of the construction of your teeth so that the orthodontist is able to take the necessary steps to begin the procedure.
Step 4: Fitting the Braces
Expect to spend about 1 hour to fit the braces for your teeth.
Step 5: Visits for Adjustments and Examination
Once all fitting is done, the orthodontist will examine the progress of your braces. The patient will have to visit once every month for adjustment of the teeth and to check up on the status to ensure that everything is going smoothly.
Final Point
Fixed braces are removed once the entire treatment is completed and the duration of the treatment varies from individual to individual with typical treatment time being anywhere from 18-24 months. Retainers are needed thereafter for many more years.
Different Types of Braces
Fixed Braces - Metal and Ceramic Braces
Fixed braces are the most common type of appliance used to straighten teeth. The braces are attached to the teeth by square brackets which have a wire running through them.
The orthodontist adjusts this wire during each dental visit gradually moving the teeth into the correct position. There are two types of fixed braces, metal and ceramic braces.
Metal braces are made of high-grade stainless steel whereas the ceramic braces are of a translucent ceramic material. Both braces use the same components in terms of treatment, the ceramic is just a less noticeable treatment method than compared to the metal braces.
Removable Braces
This form of treatment is recommended for patients with mixed dentition, patients who still have some of their baby teeth and some permanent teeth as well, usually around the age of 7-10 years old. During this time, the patients jaw and teeth are still growing therefore it is easier to move the jaw and teeth in the correct position.
Functional Appliances (Dentofacial Orthopedics)
Functional appliances help guide a patients facial growth and development. An orthodontist may recommend the use of functional appliances for patients whose jaw growth needs to be corrected in order to align the jaw properly before beginning the next phase in treatment.
Use of functional appliances is ideal for children whose jaw bone and teeth are still developing and growing. There are two types of functional appliances, fixed and removable and within these two types there is various types that the orthodontist will use depending on what is required for each patient.
Retainers
Retainers are the final step in the orthodontic treatment process. Retainers are given to the patient after the braces are removed, patients are instructed to wear the retainers for a certain period in order to prevent the teeth from relapsing.
There are two types of retainers, fixed and removable. Fixed retainer is thin wire that is worn across the back of upper or lower front teeth. Removable retainers is usually a combination of a wire going across the front of the lower or upper teeth that is held in place with an acrylic material.
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