What is the average cost of Orthodontic Braces per year in 2010?

The average cost of orthodontic braces is $2200 per year in 2010. This price includes the cost of consultation visits with doctors and orthodontists, the cost of the braces themselves, return visits for the purpose of tightening, retainers, removal, and insertion. The exact cost may vary according to which doctor you see as well as what type of braces you get.