Is a 10-Million-VND Braces Package Good? Should You Choose Low-Cost Orthodontic Treatment?

Hello, regarding your question about 10-million-VND braces, the doctor will provide a clear professional explanation so that you can understand the reality behind these offers and avoid the risks associated with low-cost orthodontic services.

Are 10-Million-VND Braces Good?

Orthodontic treatment priced at 10 million VND can hardly guarantee either safety or effectiveness, because this fee is far too low to cover all the requirements of a medically standardized orthodontic case.

A standard orthodontic treatment plan must include:

• Comprehensive examination and diagnosis (Panoramic X-ray, Cephalometric X-ray, Cone Beam CT).
• Occlusal analysis and development of an individualized treatment plan.
• Authentic orthodontic appliances that meet international medical standards.
• Regular follow-up visits every 4–6 weeks to monitor orthodontic forces and tooth movement.
• A retention phase to prevent relapse after braces are removed.

With a fee of only 10 million VND, most clinics cannot provide this complete treatment process. As a result, numerous risks may arise:

• No diagnostic imaging, resulting in “blind treatment” that may lead to improper tooth movement and root resorption.
• Use of low-quality brackets and archwires that detach easily and provide unstable force.
• Inexperienced practitioners who miscalculate orthodontic forces, causing facial asymmetry and bite discrepancies.
• Inadequate monitoring, allowing teeth to move incorrectly or fail to move as planned.
• No retention phase, resulting in complete relapse after treatment.

Therefore, 10-million-VND orthodontic treatment is almost certainly not safe, carries a high risk of failure, and may ultimately require significantly greater expenses for corrective treatment.

Why Should You Avoid Low-Cost Orthodontic Treatment?

Orthodontic treatment directly affects the jawbone—a complex anatomical structure. When treatment is performed at a low-quality facility, complications can occur very easily.

First, low-cost clinics often do not perform comprehensive diagnostic imaging, preventing the practitioner from fully evaluating the jawbone, tooth roots, and temporomandibular joints. This significantly increases the risk of root resorption, jaw pain, or even pulp necrosis.

Second, low-cost orthodontic appliances are often less durable, with archwires that lack proper elasticity and generate inaccurate forces. This can result in uncontrolled tooth movement and may worsen protrusion, underbite, or misalignment compared to the pre-treatment condition.

Third, practitioners without sufficient orthodontic expertise may develop incorrect treatment plans, causing teeth to move along improper axes, creating midline discrepancies, or even affecting jawbone structure.

Fourth, such facilities often lack a structured follow-up schedule, resulting in poor monitoring of orthodontic forces and uncontrolled tooth movement, which may lead to facial asymmetry and malocclusion.

Finally, many clinics omit the retention phase, causing the teeth to relapse almost immediately after braces are removed.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Orthodontic Treatment

The cost of orthodontic treatment depends on multiple factors. Therefore, a fee of only 10 million VND often indicates significant compromises in treatment quality.

Orthodontic Method

Each treatment modality has a different cost depending on its complexity:

• Metal braces: approximately 25–35 million VND
• Ceramic braces: 35–50 million VND
• Self-ligating braces: 40–60 million VND
• Clear aligners: 45–120 million VND

Unusually inexpensive options often fail to ensure the quality of the orthodontic appliances used.

Dental Condition

Cases involving severe crowding, significant protrusion or underbite, malocclusion, or the need for tooth extraction, arch expansion, or mini-screw placement generally require higher costs because they involve more advanced techniques.

Quality of Orthodontic Appliances

High-quality orthodontic appliances offer:

• Superior durability
• Stable and safe orthodontic forces
• Reduced risk of bracket detachment
• Support for physiologically appropriate tooth movement

Low-cost bracket systems often fail to meet these standards.

If you are looking for a safe orthodontic solution that still fits your budget, Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital offers flexible orthodontic packages using authentic appliances and supervised by experienced orthodontic specialists. You may send photos of your teeth so the doctor can evaluate your condition and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for you.