The HRD Diamond Certificate, offered for all diamonds, certifies the stone as a ~ diamond. It also contains a detailed quality description based on the 4C's (cut, clarity, color, and carat) and includes a plotted diagram.
1 CostHelper readers with insurance coverage for braces report paying $1,500 -$8,500 out of pocket for traditional metal braces, at an average out-of-pocket expense of $3,407. 2  Dental insurance may pay up to a specific amount for braces (typically $1,000 -$2,000) if the patient is 18 years old or younger.
1 Lingual braces, concealed behind the teeth, can cost $5,000 -$13,000 or more. 2  They must be custom ordered, require more skill to install and don't work well on small teeth. Expect to pay $3,000 -$8,000 or an average of $5,000 for Damon braces, an alternative teeth straightening system that uses a series of computer-fabricated clear plastic aligner trays that cover the teeth; the patient switches to a new tray about every two weeks.