Braces that build smiles — for kids, teens & adults
Time-tested, precise, and more comfortable than ever. Our orthodontic specialists use modern brackets and wires to deliver beautiful results efficiently.
SmileWorks offers traditional metal braces, discreet ceramic braces, and fun colored bands for kids — all planned by orthodontic specialists in Tallahassee and Crawfordville. Typical treatment takes 12–24 months and costs roughly $3,000–$7,000 with interest-free monthly payment plans.
Which braces are right for you?
Metal braces remain the workhorse of orthodontics — smaller, smoother, and faster than the braces parents remember, and the most budget-friendly option. Ceramic braces use tooth-colored brackets that blend in, popular with teens and adults who want a subtler look. And for kids? Colored elastic bands turn every adjustment into a chance to rep school colors, holidays, or whatever this month's favorite color happens to be.
What to expect during treatment
After your free consultation and digital records, placement takes about an hour. You'll visit every 6–8 weeks for quick adjustments — early morning slots available before school — and our team is one call away if a bracket or wire ever acts up. When braces come off, custom retainers keep your new smile exactly where it belongs.
Common questions
How much do braces cost in Tallahassee?
Braces at SmileWorks typically range from about $3,000 to $7,000 depending on treatment complexity and length. Every plan includes flexible, interest-free monthly payments, and your consultation and exact quote are free.
Do braces hurt?
Modern braces are far more comfortable than older generations. You'll feel pressure for a few days after placement and adjustments — usually managed easily with soft foods and over-the-counter pain relief.
What foods should be avoided with braces?
Hard, sticky, and chewy foods: ice, hard candy, caramel, gum, popcorn kernels, and whole raw carrots or apples (cut them up instead). Everything else is fair game.
Can adults get braces?
Absolutely. Adult treatment is one of the fastest-growing parts of our practice, and discreet ceramic (tooth-colored) brackets make braces far less noticeable.
More about braces at SmileWorks
Braces for kids
When children need braces, how early treatment works, and what parents can expect.
Braces for kids →Braces for teens
Options, life with braces at school and in sports, and what the process feels like for teenagers.
Braces for teens →Braces cost guide
What affects the cost of braces, how insurance and payment plans work, and what to expect at your free consultation.
Braces cost guide →Find out what braces would look like for your family
Free consultation, digital imaging, and a clear treatment plan with transparent pricing.