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.
As dental attachments, braces can be used on adults, children and teenagers, and their use depends on the extent of a patientâs dental problem and the age of the patient. Common dental problems, addressed with the use of braces, include malocclusion, dental bites and abnormal teeth gaps among others. In the U.S, the cost of braces ranges from $3000-$10,000.