Braces in
Metro Detroit.

Metal, ceramic, or accelerated treatment. We'll help you pick the right braces for your age, your bite, and your budget. Plans from $188/month.

Close-up of traditional metal braces at Superior Orthodontics in Metro Detroit, MI
payments

$800 down · 0% Financing

Free Exam · $99 Value

Metal, ceramic, or accelerated. We'll tell you what fits.

Braces still do the best job on the widest range of bites, and they've come a long way. Classic metal brackets are the toughest and most affordable option. Ceramic brackets blend in better if you want something less noticeable. And for patients who qualify, accelerated treatment can shorten the time you're in braces at all. At your free exam, we'll look at your teeth and tell you honestly which option makes sense, not just which one costs more. If you want the money side first, here is what braces cost and how the payment plans work.

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Metal Braces

Durable and budget-friendly. The go-to choice for most kids and teens.

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Ceramic Braces

Tooth-colored brackets that blend in, popular with teens and adults.

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Accelerated Treatment

For qualifying cases, a shorter path to a finished smile.

Metal braces, ceramic braces, or clear aligners?

This is the question we get most often at the free exam. Here is the plain version, and all three run on the same $188 a month plan.

Metal braces

Stainless steel brackets and wires, fixed to the front of your teeth. They stay on the whole way through, so nothing depends on you remembering to wear them. This is the workhorse, and it handles the widest range of cases, including bites that need real correcting. Kids and teens can pick their band colors at every adjustment.

Ceramic braces

Same fixed setup as metal, but the brackets are tooth-colored instead of silver, so they read as much quieter across a room. This is usually the pick for adults in client-facing work and for teens who want the certainty of braces without the shine. Often called clear braces, though they are not the same thing as clear aligners.

Clear aligners

A series of removable trays instead of brackets and wires. You take them out to eat and to brush, which is the part most people like. The trade-off is that they only work while they are actually in your mouth, so they suit someone who will keep them in. Ours are made in house rather than bought in from a brand, which is how we keep them on the same plan as braces.

You do not have to work this out on your own. Dr. Kole-James will look at what your teeth actually need at the free exam and tell you which of these will get you there, along with a written figure. If the money is the part you are weighing, the payment plan page lays out how the $188 a month and the $800 down work.

Braces Questions, Answered

Quick answers before you book your free exam.

How much do braces cost? expand_more
Plans start from $188/month with $800 down · 0% in-house financing for qualifying patients. Your first exam is free ($99 value), and we'll walk you through a clear cost breakdown before anything begins.
Metal or ceramic: which is right for me? expand_more
Metal braces are the most affordable and hold up well for active kids. Ceramic braces blend in more but cost a bit more. We'll go over both at your free exam so you can decide what fits your life and budget.
How long will I need to wear braces? expand_more
It depends on your bite and how much movement is needed. Most patients wear braces for one to two years. We'll give you a realistic timeline at your free exam once we've seen your 3D scan.
Do you accept insurance? expand_more
We accept most major insurance plans, and we're happy to check your benefits before you commit to a plan. Ask our team about your coverage at your free exam.

Start with a free exam.

Tell us how to reach you and we will call to book a time. The exam is free, a $99 value, and includes 3D imaging. You will leave knowing what treatment costs before you commit to anything.

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Our Base Plan

from $188 /mo
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Conditions apply based on treatment needs