Traditional Braces
From $95/moMetal brackets and wires remain the most affordable and precise option for complex bite corrections — especially for growing kids and teens. Color bands included at every adjustment.
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Orthodontics · Raleigh, NC
Braces and Invisalign for kids, teens, and adults — with a free consultation, a clear treatment timeline before you commit, and flexible financing that doesn't require a credit check.
Treatment Options
We'll recommend the right treatment for your bite, timeline, and budget at your free consultation — no pressure, no surprises.
Metal brackets and wires remain the most affordable and precise option for complex bite corrections — especially for growing kids and teens. Color bands included at every adjustment.
Ask About This Treatment →Clear, removable aligners for teens and adults who want discreet treatment. Custom 3D-scanned to your bite, changed every 1-2 weeks, with checkups every 6-8 weeks instead of monthly visits.
Ask About This Treatment →For kids ages 7-10 with crowding, crossbite, or jaw-growth concerns. Guides jaw development while baby teeth are still present, often shortening or eliminating the need for full braces later.
Ask About This Treatment →Tooth-colored brackets that blend in while offering the same precise control as metal braces — a popular choice for image-conscious teens and adults who want a subtler look.
Ask About This Treatment →Patient Stories
“The 3D scan meant no gooey impressions, and Dr. Patel walked us through the whole timeline before we signed anything. My daughter's teeth are perfectly straight and treatment finished exactly when they said it would.”
“I got Invisalign as an adult and was self-conscious about it at work. Nobody noticed. Check-ins were fast — in and out in fifteen minutes every time.”
“Financing with no credit check made this possible for us. The front desk explained our insurance benefits clearly before we committed to anything.”
Questions
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an first evaluation by age 7 — even if it's obvious your child will need braces later. Early evaluation catches jaw-growth and spacing issues while they're easiest to guide, sometimes avoiding more invasive treatment down the road.
Cost depends on treatment type and complexity — we give you an exact number at your free consultation, not a vague range. We offer in-house financing with no credit check, and most plans start under $150/month.
It depends on your bite complexity, age, and lifestyle. Invisalign works well for mild-to-moderate cases and offers discretion and removability; traditional braces handle more complex corrections and don't rely on patient compliance with wear time. We'll recommend the right fit at your consultation.
Most full treatment runs 12-24 months depending on complexity. Phase 1 (early) treatment for kids typically runs 9-12 months, followed by a break before any Phase 2 treatment. We give you a written timeline estimate before you start.
Blog
Straight answers on braces, Invisalign, and what to expect — from the Meridian Orthodontics team.
Both work. The right choice depends on your bite, your budget, and how much you care about visibility during treatment. Here's how we help patients decide.
Read MoreIt's not about starting braces early — it's about catching problems while there's still room to guide jaw growth, sometimes avoiding bigger treatment later.
Read MoreWe break down exactly how in-house financing works, what a typical monthly payment looks like, and why we don't run a credit check.
Read MoreBook a free consultation — 3D scan, treatment plan, and a real price, all in one visit. No obligation.
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