Listed offices that published a figure report $3,500–$6,500 for traditional braces in St. Petersburg, FL, from 2 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $3,000–$7,000 from 3 reporting practices. 32 of 41 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

19 of 41 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including McDonald Orthodontics, Go Smile Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Amley McEntire Orthodontics. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

115 carriers appear across St. Petersburg listings. The most widely accepted are Aetna (23), Humana (19), Renaissance Dental (17), Cigna (17). 4 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Yes. 29 of 41 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

Every listing is checked against a current license record in the CMS NPPES registry before it appears. That confirms the practice or provider is in the federal record as an orthodontic specialty. It is not a ranking, a board-certification mark, or a paid badge.