Raleigh, North Carolina's capital city and part of the Research Triangle, is home to more than 30 verified orthodontic practices. The Triangle's concentration of universities, tech companies, and biotech firms has made Raleigh one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, driving consistent demand for high-quality orthodontic care.

Treatment costs in Raleigh typically range from $3,800 to $7,500. Browse Raleigh orthodontists to compare top-rated providers in the Research Triangle area.

Raleigh by the numbers

What this directory lists in Raleigh.

44
Listed practices: 4.9
Average rating: 18
ABO board certified

Also listed: 21 AAO members · 10 named Invisalign providers · 10 with weekend hours · 4 with evening hours · 15 emergency services listed

North Carolina · 698 licensed orthodontists · 6.7 per 100,000 · 21.8% under 18

Sources · CMS NPPES NPI Registry · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-year estimates · Registry listing data, Sep 2026

Frequently asked: orthodontists in Raleigh

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How much do braces cost in Raleigh, NC?

Listed offices that published a figure report $1,800–$10,000 for traditional braces in Raleigh, NC, from 7 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $1,000–$8,000 from 8 reporting practices. 33 of 44 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Raleigh orthodontists are board certified?

18 of 44 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including VanderWall Orthodontics - Raleigh, Wells Orthodontics, Keyser Orthodontics. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Raleigh orthodontists accept?

33 carriers appear across Raleigh listings. The most widely accepted are Cigna (15), Aetna (14), United Concordia (14), Delta Dental (13). 3 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Raleigh orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 29 of 44 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. 21 Raleigh-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in Raleigh, NC?

Which Raleigh orthodontists are board certified?

Which insurance plans do Raleigh orthodontists accept?

Do Raleigh orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 29 of 44 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?

At what age should a child first see an orthodontist?

Nearby: Cary (17)

Guides: Invisalign cost · Adult braces · Insurance & Medicaid

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What offices in Raleigh report

As of 2026, 44 orthodontic practices are listed in Raleigh, NC. Common insurance includes Cigna, Aetna, United Concordia, Delta Dental.

Treatment	Low	High	Practices reporting
Braces	$1,800	$10,000	7
Invisalign	$1,000	$8,000	8
Other treatment	$800	$5,000	5

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

Orthodontic care in Raleigh

Treatment costs in Raleigh typically range from $3,800 to $7,500. Browse Raleigh orthodontists to compare top-rated providers in the Research Triangle area.