Braces Price in Singapore (2026)
Medically reviewed by Dr Matthew Sng ·
Metal braces at Advanced Dental cost S$4,500 to S$5,500 in 2026, depending on the tier of the treating clinician: S$4,500 to S$4,900 with a specialist or senior dentist, and S$5,000 to S$5,500 with a senior specialist. Ceramic (tooth-coloured) braces cost S$5,500 to S$7,000. You do not pay the whole amount upfront — a staggered payment plan spreads the fee across the course of treatment. The braces fee covers the treatment itself; the orthodontic consultation, X-rays, any extractions and the retainers you wear afterwards are billed separately, so allow for those in your budget. The fee-schedule tables below come straight from our 2026 schedule — the same one the clinic quotes from.
Braces fee schedule
| Treatment | General dentist | Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Braces (Specialist and Senior Dentist) | $4500 to $4900 | Same fee |
| Metal Braces (Senior Specialist TNT) | - | $5000 to $5500 |
| Ceramic Braces | $5500 to $7000 | Same fee |
| Removal of brackets, cement, attachments (per tooth) | $15 | Same fee |
| Bonding of bracket (each) | $100 | Same fee |
| Orthodontic adjustment (ad hoc) | $200 | Same fee |
Metal and ceramic braces fees exclude the orthodontic consultation, X-rays, any extractions and retainers — see the tables below for those items.
Retainers after treatment
| Treatment | Typical fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essix Retainer | $200 | |
| High Impact Essix Retainer | $300 | |
| Hawley Retainer | $350 | |
| Fixed Retainer | $600 | |
| Vivera Retainer (1 pair) | $600 | |
| Vivera Retainer (3 pairs) | $1200 |
Retainers are worn after the brackets come off to hold teeth in their new positions. Your clinician will advise which type suits your case.
Records and reviews billed separately
| Treatment | Typical fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic consultation | S$20 – S$80 | Simple consultations S$20 – S$40; complex consultations S$50 – S$80. |
| OPG X-ray | S$100 | Panoramic X-ray of the full mouth, taken before treatment starts. |
| Lateral cephalometric X-ray | S$100 | Side-profile X-ray used to plan tooth and jaw movement. |
| Orthodontic adjustment (ad hoc) | S$200 | For adjustment visits outside a staged treatment plan. |
Prices are indicative and based on normal case complexity. A consultation is required for a definitive quote.
What's in the price — and what's billed separately
The metal and ceramic braces fees in the schedule above cover the braces treatment itself — the brackets, wires and the routine adjustment visits across your treatment. The separate S$200 orthodontic adjustment fee applies to ad hoc visits outside a staged plan, not to the regular reviews within one.
Four things are billed separately, and the fee schedule is explicit about them: the orthodontic consultation (S$20 to S$40 for a simple assessment, S$50 to S$80 for a complex one), the records X-rays, any extractions your clinician recommends to create space, and the retainers you wear once the braces come off. The records X-rays — an OPG at S$100 and a lateral cephalometric X-ray, also S$100 — are taken before treatment starts so your clinician can plan how the teeth and jaws will move. Budget for these alongside the headline braces fee; the FAQ below adds them up so you can see a realistic all-in figure before you commit.
Metal vs ceramic braces
Both work the same way: brackets bonded to the teeth, connected by wires that are adjusted over the course of treatment. The difference you pay for is the bracket material. Metal brackets cost S$4,500 to S$5,500 depending on the clinician tier; ceramic brackets are tooth-coloured, so they blend in against the teeth and are less noticeable in photos and conversation, and cost S$5,500 to S$7,000.
In practice, ceramic starts around S$1,000 above metal and the range extends further, reflecting case complexity. If the appearance of the braces during treatment matters to you, that is what the difference buys.
How payment is staggered
A staggered payment plan is available for braces at Advanced Dental. Rather than paying the full fee upfront, the cost is spread across the course of treatment, aligned to your regular adjustment visits — you pay as treatment progresses. There is no separate financing arrangement to set up and nothing is paid to a third party.
Staging changes when you pay, not how much: the total is still the fee-schedule figure your clinician quotes, and the instalments simply divide it across the visits. The exact schedule depends on your treatment plan and its duration, so it is confirmed at the consultation once your clinician has assessed your case and quoted the total.
Which clinics offer braces
Braces are offered at a number of our clinics across Singapore, and availability varies by location and by clinician tier — the two metal-braces prices in the fee schedule map to different sets of clinics, with the senior specialist rate applying at a smaller set than the specialist and senior dentist rate. The fee itself does not vary by neighbourhood: the schedule above applies group-wide, so choosing a clinic near home or work does not change what you pay.
Rather than listing clinics here and letting the list go stale, check the live list of clinics offering braces, which is generated from the same data that powers our booking system.
Retainers — the cost after braces
When active treatment ends, removal of the brackets, cement and attachments is charged at S$15 per tooth, and you move into retention: retainers hold the teeth in their new positions while the bone around them settles. Skipping this step risks the teeth drifting back — wearing your retainers as instructed protects the result you have paid for.
The options on our fee schedule: an Essix retainer at S$200 (S$300 for the high-impact version), a Hawley retainer at S$350, a fixed retainer bonded behind the teeth at S$600, and Vivera retainers at S$600 for one pair or S$1,200 for three pairs. Your clinician will recommend a type based on your case; many patients combine a fixed retainer with a removable one.
Braces or Invisalign?
On our 2026 fee schedule, Invisalign runs S$3,900 to S$7,900 depending on case tier, against S$4,500 to S$5,500 for metal braces and S$5,500 to S$7,000 for ceramic. Simple aligner cases can come in under the metal-braces range, while complex aligner cases sit above ceramic. Like braces, Invisalign fees exclude the consultation, X-rays, extractions and retainers.
Price is rarely the deciding factor on its own — suitability depends on what your teeth need, which is assessed at the consultation. For the full aligner pricing breakdown, see the Invisalign price guide.
About Braces at Advanced Dental
This guide covers the fees. For how the treatment works — who it suits, visit count, recovery and risks — see the full Braces guide. Braces is offered at 14 of our clinics across Singapore by 6 dentists.
Braces pricing: frequently asked questions
How much do braces cost in total, including records and retainers?
Add the consultation (S$20 to S$80), the two records X-rays (S$200 together) and retainers (S$200 to S$1,200 depending on type) to the braces fee. For metal braces at S$4,500 to S$5,500, that puts a realistic all-in total at roughly S$4,900 to S$7,000. For ceramic braces at S$5,500 to S$7,000, budget roughly S$5,900 to S$8,500. Extractions, if your clinician recommends them, are extra.
Do I pay for braces upfront or monthly?
A staggered payment plan is available: the fee is spread across the course of treatment and collected in stages, typically aligned to your adjustment visits, rather than as one upfront sum. The exact instalment schedule is confirmed at the consultation once your total fee is quoted.
Can I use CHAS or MediSave to pay for braces?
No. Braces are not CHAS-subsidised, and orthodontic treatment is not MediSave-claimable — MediSave applies to listed surgical procedures, which braces are not. The cost is paid out of pocket, which is where the staggered payment plan helps.
What do extractions cost if I need teeth removed before braces?
Some cases need one or two teeth removed to create space. Simple extractions cost S$70 to S$120 per tooth on our fee schedule and are billed separately from the braces fee. See the extractions guide for details.
Why are ceramic braces priced higher than metal?
The bracket material. Ceramic brackets are tooth-coloured, so the braces are less noticeable during the year or two you wear them. That is the whole of the difference in what you are buying: ceramic runs S$5,500 to S$7,000 against S$4,500 to S$5,500 for metal.
Why are there two prices for metal braces?
The fee depends on the tier of the treating clinician: S$4,500 to S$4,900 with a specialist or senior dentist, and S$5,000 to S$5,500 with a senior specialist, who practises at a smaller set of our clinics. The braces themselves are the same.
What happens to my payments if I change clinics mid-treatment?
Because payment is staggered, you pay for treatment as it progresses rather than committing the full amount to one clinic on day one. Braces are offered at several of our clinics, though not every clinician tier is available at every location — if you need to move mid-treatment, message us on WhatsApp and the team will confirm the arrangements for your case.
Do adults pay a different price from teenagers?
No — the same fee schedule applies at any age. What moves the figure within the quoted range is case complexity and the clinician tier you choose, not whether the patient is a teenager or an adult.