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.
The cost of braces varies, depending on your needs, age, and type of braces desired. A broad figure of $5,000 is the norm, but additional costs may be incurred for lingual (behind the teeth) braces, ceramic brackets (which are less visible), molds, x-rays and extractions (to make room for moving teeth).