How much will treatment cost?

Costs will vary depending on the treatment type and individual orthodontist. Your health provider may (depending on your cover) reimburse some of your treatment cost.

Please note that orthodontists are free to set their own fees and these will vary between states, large cities etc. There are no prescribed scheduled fees and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) does not allow fee fixing, as it is anticompetitive.

At your initial consultation you should ask your orthodontist how their fees compare to other orthodontists. It is acceptable to get quotes from different orthodontists if you are not comfortable with a treatment outline or cost.

 

While Medicare does not cover treatment, your private health fund will most likely cover some of the costs. Contact them to get the exact figures as to how much will be covered.