My step daughter needs to have braces, her mother e-mailed me with a quote of $2380.00 for phase 1 saying that she would get a lower lingual holding arch, a bite plane, upper front braces, head gear and a retainer. This work would be done in Lancaster County Pa. Does this seem like the going rate for these procedures?

Dr. Asensio: dear Kristine it would be very difficult for me to  create a treatment plan for your step daughter's braces without conducting an examination. However, the pricing for any orthodontic treatment will be very customized and very particular for each individual.  This means that depending on the patients needs ( including complexity of the case and the time it may take to complete the case). the geographical area were you live, quality of materials used and the expertise and experience from the doctor treating the patient the prices will vary.