Brace costs with statutory health insurance companies
Unfortunately, individual costs can only be clarified after a non-binding individual consultation, but here are some clues.
Children and adolescents (under 18 years)
Orthodontic treatment is usually covered, but a personal contribution of around 600 euros is required. For a more detailed assessment of the situation, please feel free to arrange a non-binding consultation appointment.
Additional costs of braces
Adults (over 18 years)
Options in the absence of reimbursement
Supplementary dental insurance
Payment in installments of less than €50 per month
Am I a candidate for treatment?
Use our free BISS45 online check for an initial assessment of your dental situation and possible treatment options, including duration and costs.
Start online checkPrivate insurance costs
Depending on your tariff, costs for orthodontic services are covered by up to 100%.
Reimbursement and financing
Orthodontic treatment is usually covered by private insurance companies. To assess the takeover, the insurance company asks for individual diagnostics (3D scans, photos, x-rays). For a more detailed assessment of the situation, please feel free to arrange a non-binding consultation appointment. Or for an initial assessment, feel free to use our online questionnaire. In any case, we recommend submitting the cost plan to the health insurance company before the start of treatment. Depending on the type and scope of your insurance and the current legal framework, your insurer will inform you of the scope of reimbursement of treatment costs. The amount of reimbursement depends on the selected insurance rate and any additional services agreed, but may be 100%.
Behavior of private insurance companies
The reimbursement behavior of private insurance companies has unfortunately changed in recent years.
In many areas of medicine, costs assumption decisions are often barely comprehensible for patients. For every insurance policy, a benefit to the policyholder represents financial loss. It is therefore generally not surprising that insurance companies try not to pay these benefits — even though they may be due to them — or not pay them in full.
Support with billing issues
If you receive an invoice or an unsatisfactory letter from your insurance company, don't fret, just talk to us. We are happy to offer you our support: A clear statement to the insurance company is often sufficient to resolve ambiguities in your favor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of braces?
The cost of braces varies depending on the type of treatment and your individual needs. After a personal consultation, we will prepare a detailed cost plan for you.
What costs does public health insurance cover?
For adolescents up to 18 years of age, the statutory health insurance funds cover a large part of the costs of orthodontic treatment when medically necessary (KIG 3-5). You pay 20% of the treatment costs. You will receive this personal contribution back after successful completion of the treatment. For adults, costs can only be covered in exceptional cases and may be possible with supplementary dental insurance.
Are there options for payment in installments?
Yes, we offer you various flexible payment models! You can easily pay the costs of your braces in monthly installments. We will coordinate the duration and installment amount individually with you. We would be happy to provide you with detailed advice on our various financing options.
What is included in the treatment price?
The treatment price includes all regular appointments during your orthodontic treatment, including initial diagnosis, the braces themselves and regular check-ups. Additional costs may arise for special diagnostics or if the braces are damaged. There is no cost for SOS dental braces appointments.
