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It is rare for private insurance to cover braces fully. The government does sponsor free dental programs in Canada, however none of these programs cover braces. There is no such thing as a free braces program in Canada.

Orthodontic treatment is available on the NHS for young people under the age of 18 at no cost, if a dentist feels they need it. NHS orthodontic treatment isn't usually available for adults, but may be approved on a case-by-case basis if needed for health reasons. Your dentist can give you more information.

Applicants to the program must be under 14 years old (18 in Manitoba). Patients who are accepted for treatment through the program will be treated by a local participating orthodontist. Patients' families are only required to pay a small administrative fee, generally less than 10% of a complete course of treatment.

The material costs of braces is expensive. Braces are made from metal alloys or various crystal structures depending on the type of braces you get. Clear braces cost more to fabricate than metal braces because the material is harder to get and fabricating them is more labor-intensive.

The online application process has two steps. In Step 1, you will create your application record, and in Step 2 you will have to supply all supporting documents. Your application is considered incomplete and will NOT be reviewed until all supporting documents have been uploaded.

FREE Orthodontic Treatment Program Now in BC The program provides free orthodontic treatment for children under 14. Applications are assessed on financial eligibility, based on the federal government criteria Federal Low Income Cut-Offs (LICO), published by Statistics Canada.