These are not your parents’ metal braces. Today’s brackets are smaller, lighter, and far more comfortable, and at Nevada Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry they are placed by Las Vegas orthodontist Dr. Sam Faranesh, who has helped thousands of local families straighten crowded teeth, close gaps, and correct overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Payment plans start at $99 a month, and your first visit is free.
Book a Free Braces ConsultBraces are still the most dependable way to straighten teeth and fix a bite, and they are the one tool that works on every case. At our office on W Lake Mead Blvd, braces are planned and placed by an orthodontist, not a general dentist, and a pediatric dentist works down the hall, so kids can get their cleaning and their adjustment in one trip.
Metal braces. The most affordable and durable option, and a favorite with kids and teens who love customizing their colored elastics at every visit. Today’s brackets are about half the size they were a generation ago.
Clear ceramic braces. The same proven mechanics with tooth-colored brackets that blend into your smile — a popular choice for older teens and adults who want treatment that is hard to spot in photos and at work.
Prefer no brackets at all? Ask about Invisalign clear aligners. We offer both braces and Invisalign at the same office, so we will recommend whichever one fits your bite and your life, not the one we happen to sell.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check by age 7. That does not mean braces at 7. Most kids just get a look and a follow-up schedule. Some benefit from a short early (Phase 1) treatment to make room for adult teeth, correct a crossbite while the jaw is still growing, or address habits and breathing issues that shape the bite. The full set of braces usually comes later, once most adult teeth are in, often between 11 and 14.
Early treatment is where Dr. Faranesh spends much of his time. Read how it works on our early orthodontic treatment page, or start with braces for children and our pediatric orthodontist page, which covers what we look for at that first age-7 visit.
Teens are the classic braces patient, and for good reason: adult teeth are in, the jaw is still growing, and treatment moves quickly. Most teens are in braces 12 to 24 months. They choose their colors at every visit, and we schedule adjustments so they miss as little school as possible. Weighing aligners instead? Our post on braces vs. Invisalign for teens lays out the trade-offs.
There is no age limit on braces. Adults come to us for crowding that returned after teenage treatment, a bite that is wearing teeth down, or teeth that need to be positioned before a crown or implant. Clear ceramic brackets keep treatment low-key, and we build visits around work schedules. See adult orthodontics in Las Vegas for details.
Every case is different, which is why we never quote a one-size-fits-all price. Your free consultation includes an exam, digital photos and X-rays, and a written treatment plan with the exact cost — no obligations and no hidden fees. We accept all PPO insurance plans and Nevada Medicaid for qualifying cases, and our low monthly payment plans are built to fit real family budgets.
Most families start braces with an approved in-office payment plan from $99/month, and Cherry financing is available. Your written plan spells out exactly what the fee includes, so there are no surprises later. See how pricing and monthly payments work, or review insurance, Medicaid, and financing options.
Bringing a younger child? Start with our pediatric orthodontist page — what we look for at age 7 and how early treatment works.
The fee depends on how much needs to move and for how long, so we quote it in writing at your free consultation. Most families pay with an in-office plan from $99 a month, PPO orthodontic benefits apply, and Nevada Medicaid covers qualifying cases.
Most patients are in braces 12 to 24 months. Minor crowding can be shorter; a full bite correction runs longer. Keeping appointments and avoiding broken brackets keeps you on schedule.
Putting braces on does not hurt. Teeth feel tender for two or three days after they go on and after some adjustments. Over-the-counter pain relief and soft foods handle it.
A first orthodontic check by age 7, braces usually between 11 and 14 once most adult teeth are in. A smaller early treatment in between is sometimes recommended, and we will tell you plainly when it is not needed.
Hard, sticky, and chewy foods: caramel, taffy, gum, ice, popcorn, nuts, and hard candy. Cut apples, carrots, and corn off the cob into bites. Everything else is fine.
We accept all PPO dental plans and Nevada Medicaid for qualifying orthodontic cases, and we handle the paperwork. We will verify your benefit before you commit to anything.
Braces handle every case and do not depend on wear time. Invisalign is removable and nearly invisible but has to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day. We offer both and will tell you which fits your bite.
You get retainers, and you wear them. Teeth drift for life without one. Our Retainer Protection Program covers lost or worn retainers for years after treatment.
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Request your free consultation online or call or text 702-802-0035. Nevada Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, 7550 W Lake Mead Blvd Ste 6, Las Vegas, NV 89128. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with free parking.