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Health & Wellness, California

Orthodontist cost in Los Angeles, CA

A typical Orthodontist figure in Los Angeles is about $6,875 per treatment, about 25% above the national figure of $5,500.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

$6,875

per treatment

Fair price range: $4,375 to $10,625

On the low end
$4,375
On the high end
$10,625

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 5.0%past year

Up 24.7%over five years

How prices for dental services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Dental services, CUUR0000SEMC02), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Braces vs aligners
  2. Case complexity
  3. Length of treatment
  4. Retainers
  5. Insurance

Ways to pay less

  1. Compare metal vs clear
  2. Ask about in-house financing
  3. Get a second consult
  4. Check dental insurance lifetime max
  5. Keep retainers to avoid relapse costs

Orthodontist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Los Angeles, CA$6,875
$4,375 to $10,625
National typical$5,500
$3,500 to $8,500
Huntington Beach, CA$6,820
$4,340 to $10,540
Pasadena, CA$6,820
$4,340 to $10,540
Thousand Oaks, CA$6,930
$4,410 to $10,710
Seattle, WA$6,875
$4,375 to $10,625
Alexandria, VA$6,820
$4,340 to $10,540

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Questions people ask

Orthodontist in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Orthodontist typically costs about $6,875 per treatment, with most prices between $4,375 and $10,625.

Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?

Prices in Los Angeles run about 25% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.