Health & Wellness, California

Orthodontist cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Orthodontist figure in San Francisco is about $7,700 per treatment, about 40% above the national figure of $5,500.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$7,700

per treatment

On the low end
$4,900
On the high end
$11,900

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

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
San Francisco, CA$7,700
$4,900 to $11,900
National typical$5,500
$3,500 to $8,500
San Jose, CA$7,590
$4,830 to $11,730
Sunnyvale, CA$7,480
$4,760 to $11,560
Santa Barbara, CA$7,370
$4,690 to $11,390
New York, NY$7,700
$4,900 to $11,900
Honolulu, HI$7,810
$4,970 to $12,070

Other Health & Wellness costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Orthodontist in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Orthodontist typically costs about $7,700 per treatment, with most prices between $4,900 and $11,900.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

Prices in San Francisco run about 40% 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.