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.
Metal braces (traditional braces) : $3,000 - 7,000. Ceramic braces : $4,000 - 8,000. Lingual braces : $8,000 - 10,000. Invisalign : $4,000 - 7,400. Prices depend on where you live â orthodontists in more rural areas are often less expensive than ones in larger cities-and may be at the orthodontist's discretion.s long as they're considered medically necessary (and braces, unlike whitening treatment and veneers, count), dental health care costs are tax deductible. However, the cost has to exceed a certain amount before you can begin deducting it (7.5 percent of line 37 on Form 1040, your adjusted gross income.