Published September 2026
Braces and aligners
Moving teeth into line, holding them there, and saving space for the ones still coming.
Full bracesD8070D8080D8090D8220MajorFor childrenComprehensive orthodontic treatment straightens all the teeth and corrects the bite, usually over one to three years.Limited bracesD8010D8020D8030D8040+1MajorFor childrenLimited orthodontic treatment moves only a few teeth or fixes one problem, such as one crooked tooth or a small gap.Early (phase one) braces for childrenD8050D8060MajorFor childrenInterceptive treatment for a young child while baby teeth are still present, used to guide jaw growth or make room so later treatment is shorter.Clear alignersD8701D8702D8703D8704MajorClear aligners are removable plastic trays that move teeth step by step.Braces consultation and recordsD0340D0702D8660PreventiveThe visit before treatment starts, where the orthodontist examines you, takes a side-of-head X-ray and other records, and explains the plan.Braces adjustment visitsD8670D8695D8999MajorRoutine visits during treatment to tighten or change wires and check progress, plus the code for taking braces off early if treatment stops before it is finished.RetainersD8680D8681D8696D8697+2BasicAfter braces come off, a retainer holds the teeth in place.Space maintainer for childrenD1510D1516D1517D1520+9PreventiveFor childrenWhen a child loses a baby tooth early, a small metal spacer holds the gap open so the adult tooth has room to come in.Surgery to help bracesD7280D7282D7283D7290+4MajorMinor surgeries done during orthodontic treatment: uncovering a tooth stuck under the gum and attaching a bracket to pull it into place, placing a temporary anchor screw, or cutting the gum fibers around a tooth so it does not drift back.
Flows that start hereFull braces or aligners, start to retainerBraces or aligners as an adultOrthodontic check at seven and phase oneBaby tooth out early and a space maintainerStuck (impacted) canine
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