Do I need braces or what? (confused)?

make an appointment with an orthodontist. They will do a free consultation. They will then tell you approximate cost and length of treatment. Do you have an orthodontia rider with your insurance? Most dental plans are only for dentists, and you usually have to have a separate rider for orthodontia (I paid extra for it). It's very expensive, but worth it, not only for cosmetic reasons, but straight teeth are easier to clean and you may not have cavity and gum issues as you get older! My son's and my niece's braces were approx $5000 dollars.