1 CostHelper readers with dental insurance coverage report out-of-pocket costs of $1,550 -$5,080, or an average cost of $2,570 for these braces. 2  Lingual braces, concealed behind the teeth, can cost $5,000 -$13,000 or more.3  They must be custom ordered, require more skill to install and don't work well on small teeth. Expect to pay $3,000 -$8,000 or an average of $5,000 for Damon braces, an alternative teeth straightening system that uses a series of computer-fabricated clear plastic aligner trays that cover the teeth; the patient switches to a new tray about every two weeks.