Orthodontists in Boston, MA | Braces & Invisalign

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What offices in Boston report

As of 2026, 35 orthodontic practices are listed in Boston, MA. Common insurance includes Cigna, Delta Dental Premier, Aetna, Delta Dental.

Treatment	Low	High	Practices reporting
Braces	$3,500	$8,000	3
Invisalign	$3,000	$8,000	2

Ranges come only from offices that published a figure. They are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price.

Massachusetts orthodontics by the numbers

Statewide context for your Boston search

Boston vs. statewide

Boston's 35 listed practices average 4.8 stars across 9,634 reviews.

Credentials in this market

19 of 35 Boston practices (54%) hold ABO board certification; 15 are AAO members; 8 are named Invisalign providers.

Access

17 practices offer weekend hours, 20 offer evening hours, 10 list emergency orthodontic services.

SOURCES · CMS NPPES NPI REGISTRY · REGISTRY LISTING DATA, SEP 2026

Frequently asked: orthodontists in Boston

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REVIEWED SEP 2026

How much do braces cost in Boston, MA?

Listed offices that published a figure report $3,500–$8,000 for traditional braces in Boston, MA, from 3 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $3,000–$8,000 from 2 reporting practices. 21 of 35 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Boston orthodontists are board certified?

19 of 35 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Center Plaza Dental, Chelsea Orthodontics, Align Orthodontics Boston. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Boston orthodontists accept?

28 carriers appear across Boston listings. The most widely accepted are Cigna (15), Delta Dental Premier (11), Aetna (11), Delta Dental (10). 3 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Boston orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 18 of 35 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?

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.

At what age should a child first see an orthodontist?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first evaluation by age 7, when enough permanent teeth have erupted to spot bite and spacing problems. 15 Boston-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in Boston, MA?+

Listed offices that published a figure report $3,500–$8,000 for traditional braces in Boston, MA, from 3 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $3,000–$8,000 from 2 reporting practices. 21 of 35 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Boston orthodontists are board certified?+

19 of 35 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Center Plaza Dental, Chelsea Orthodontics, Align Orthodontics Boston. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Boston orthodontists accept?+

28 carriers appear across Boston listings. The most widely accepted are Cigna (15), Delta Dental Premier (11), Aetna (11), Delta Dental (10). 3 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Boston orthodontists offer free consultations?+

Yes. 18 of 35 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?+

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.

Nearby: Brookline (3) · Somerville (2) · Chelsea (1) · Everett (1)

Guides: Invisalign cost · Adult braces · Insurance & Medicaid

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