As Japan's age-sex pyramid shows, the country has a huge number of elderly and middle-age adults (about 40% of Japan's population is expected to be over 65 by 2060) and the country is experiencing a dearth in the number of babies and children.
Although the cost of braces can vary, the average price of traditional metal braces for teeth in the U.S. ranges between $3,000 and $7,000. This price can rise dramatically if your child needs (or wants) a different type of braces.
CostHelper.com puts the average cost for ceramic braces at about $4,572 without insurance, and nearly $2,570 with insurance. â¢ Lingual braces. Lingual braces are custom made to be concealed behind your teeth. They cost more than stainless steel and ceramic, requiring a skillful orthodontist to install. They don't work well on small teeth and get in the way of your tongue, so they can potentially cause speech problems and tongue injuries.