Melanie Wang, DDS, owner of Dr. Melanie Orthodontics, opened a second practice location. The practice is in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., according to a March 13 news release. With the new location opening ...

Overall, the industry average is $5,900 for braces and $6,500 for clear aligners, according to Jeff Adams, chief executive officer of Risas Dental and Braces, which has locations in four states.

As a kid of the ’90s, the only option I had was traditional braces. Now clear aligners (like Invisalign) offer a different approach. Let’s dig into how the two approaches differ in terms of ...