Metal Braces (Full Course) cost abroad (2026)
Metal Braces (Full Course) starts from about $1,200 in India. Typical hospital prices from 72 price records across 9 countries. Pick a country to see its hospitals, surgeons and visa steps.
- 540 days to full recovery
- 9 countries compared
- 95% reported success rate
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Get 3 real quotes for this estimateTop hospitals for Metal Braces (Full Course) by country
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Indraprastha Apollo HospitalNew Delhi · India · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.9From$540from $540 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
2 Bumrungrad InternationalBangkok · Thailand · HA · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.8From$710from $710 JCI accredited -
3 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · South Korea · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$1,180from $1,180 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
4 Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.7From$1,350from $1,350 JCI accredited -
5 Mount Elizabeth HospitalSingapore · Singapore · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.7From$1,660from $1,660 JCI accredited -
6 Acıbadem Maslak HospitalIstanbul · Turkey · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.6From$820from $820 JCI accredited
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 48% $1,200
- Accommodation 26% $650
- Food 15% $400
- Local transport 4% $100
- Visa fees 6% $150
- Estimated total$2,500
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Metal Braces (Full Course) prices by country
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- Your hospital stay and nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Teeth and cheeks are sore; soft foods and wax help.
- Weeks 1–4You adapt to eating and cleaning around braces.
- Months 3–18Teeth move steadily with regular adjustments.
- Months 18–30Braces come off and retainers are fitted.
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About Metal Braces (Full Course)
Brackets are bonded to the teeth and connected by archwires, which are changed over the course to guide the teeth into position. Elastics, headgear or small implants may be added for bite correction. Visits are needed every four to eight weeks, and treatment typically takes 12 to 30 months.
Metal braces are effective across the widest range of problems, and results depend on the severity of the case, the orthodontist's plan, how well you follow hygiene and diet rules, and wearing retainers afterwards. They are more visible than other types, and brackets can occasionally break.
Because of the frequent adjustments, an overseas course works best when a local orthodontist agrees to take over adjustments. Plan a few days away for fitting, bring full records and X-rays, and carry orthodontic wax. Ask for a written plan with the expected duration and a retainer schedule.
Usually a good fit if
- You have crowding, spacing, an overbite, underbite or other alignment problems.
- Your teeth and gums are healthy.
- You can commit to regular adjustments and cleaning.
- You want a reliable option for complex tooth movement.
May need to wait if
- Untreated decay or gum disease.
- Poor oral hygiene that does not improve.
- Inability to attend regular adjustment visits.
- Severe jaw discrepancy that needs surgery in addition.
How to prepare
- Have a dental check-up and treat decay and gum disease first.
- Bring previous X-rays; some people need extractions or spacers before fitting.
- Tell your dentist about allergies, especially to nickel, medical conditions and medicines.
- Buy orthodontic wax, interdental brushes and a soft toothbrush.
- Ask how adjustment visits will be arranged if you live abroad.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- How long will my treatment take and how often are visits?
- Do I need extractions?
- Are self-ligating brackets an option?
- What happens if a bracket breaks?
- What retainers will I need?
- Can a local orthodontist continue the treatment?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No X-rays or records.
- Treatment without a time estimate or visit schedule.
- No retainers included.
- Fitting by a practitioner without orthodontic training.
Questions about Metal Braces (Full Course) abroad
Which country is cheapest for Metal Braces (Full Course)?
The lowest typical hospital prices are in India ($1,205), Thailand ($1,420), Turkey ($1,678), out of 9 countries we compare.
Do metal braces hurt?
There is soreness for a few days after fitting and each adjustment, which usually responds to simple painkillers.
What foods should I avoid?
Hard, sticky and chewy foods such as nuts, toffee and whole apples can break brackets.
How long do I wear them?
Typically 18 to 30 months, depending on the problem.
Do I need retainers?
Yes. Teeth tend to drift back without them.