Orthodontists in Kansas City, MO | Braces & Invisalign

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What offices in Kansas City report

As of 2026, 22 orthodontic practices are listed in Kansas City, MO. Common insurance includes Aetna, Humana, Renaissance Dental, Cigna.

Treatment	Low	High	Practices reporting
Braces	$120	$120	1
Invisalign	$500	$6,000	1

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

Missouri orthodontics by the numbers

Statewide context for your Kansas City search

Kansas City vs. statewide

Kansas City's 22 listed practices average 4.8 stars across 10,252 reviews.

Credentials in this market

8 of 22 Kansas City practices (36%) hold ABO board certification; 14 are AAO members; 6 are named Invisalign providers.

Access

7 practices offer weekend hours, 9 offer evening hours, 11 list emergency orthodontic services.

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

Frequently asked: orthodontists in Kansas City

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REVIEWED SEP 2026

How much do braces cost in Kansas City, MO?

Listed offices that published a figure report $120–$120 for traditional braces in Kansas City, MO, from 1 practice. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $500–$6,000 from 1 reporting practice. 16 of 22 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Kansas City orthodontists are board certified?

8 of 22 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Blackburn Orthodontics, Embrace Orthodontics, Weber Orthodontics. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Kansas City orthodontists accept?

42 carriers appear across Kansas City listings. The most widely accepted are Aetna (15), Humana (11), Renaissance Dental (11), Cigna (8). 3 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Kansas City orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 15 of 22 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. 14 Kansas City-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in Kansas City, MO?+

Listed offices that published a figure report $120–$120 for traditional braces in Kansas City, MO, from 1 practice. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $500–$6,000 from 1 reporting practice. 16 of 22 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Kansas City orthodontists are board certified?+

8 of 22 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Blackburn Orthodontics, Embrace Orthodontics, Weber Orthodontics. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Kansas City orthodontists accept?+

42 carriers appear across Kansas City listings. The most widely accepted are Aetna (15), Humana (11), Renaissance Dental (11), Cigna (8). 3 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Kansas City orthodontists offer free consultations?+

Yes. 15 of 22 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: Independence (3) · Blue Springs (1) · Liberty (1) · Parkville (1)

Guides: Invisalign cost · Adult braces · Insurance & Medicaid

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