Comprehensive treatment
$4,500 – $8,400
Estimated treatment time 12 to 36 months
Damon Ultima, Oliv, or Damon Clear.
Costs & financing
Let's talk about cost.
Orthodontics is a real investment. Here's how we make it workable for families in Alpena and Northeast Michigan.
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The honest answer
What orthodontic treatment
costs at Sytek.
Most orthodontic websites either hide the price or bury it behind a form. We'd rather just tell you. Orthodontics is a real investment, and we won't pretend otherwise. What follows are honest ranges, so you can walk into your consultation already knowing the ballpark.
Limited treatment
$2,250 – $4,800
Estimated treatment time 3 to 10 months
In-house aligners for very minor cases. Oliv Dash or a limited set of braces for other minor treatment.
Early treatment (Phase 1)
$2,400 – $3,800
Estimated treatment time 6 to 18 months
For younger patients who need guidance now.
At your consultation we'll give you an exact number for your specific case, not a range.
Payment plans are handled through OrthoFi. After you book a consultation you'll get a link to create an account and complete your paperwork, and that is where the financial contract is signed, plans are chosen, and payments are collected.
No nickel-and-diming
What's included in your treatment fee.
All regular appointments and adjustments Dental Monitoring scans, where it’s part of your plan Emergency and repair visits One set of retainers at the end of treatment (additional sets are extra) Post-treatment check-ins If something isn’t included, we’ll tell you upfront. No surprise charges partway through.
Insurance
Working with your insurance.
We are out of network with all insurance plans, but we will help bill your insurance on your behalf. The reimbursement will go directly to you instead of our office, so your benefit amount isn't deducted from the treatment fee.
Making it workable
Payment plans built around
your family's budget.
A few standard ways to spread the cost. If none of them fit your situation, we'll build something that does.
In-house
Monthly payments
Spread the cost over the estimated length of your treatment. Plans are built case by case, so there is no standard schedule.
One-time
Pay-in-full
A 5% discount if you pay in full.
Through OrthoFi
Third-party financing
We do not use third-party lenders. Payment plans are ours, and they are set up and collected through OrthoFi.
We've worked out a lot of arrangements over the years, including coordinating payments between two households when parents are splitting the cost. If something doesn't fit, tell us — we'll figure it out together.
A word from Dr. Sytek
Why we do it this way.
Orthodontic treatment is an investment. We are transparent about costs and offer flexible financing to make it as approachable as possible to as many people as possible. We'll be honest about what can wait and what needs to be addressed right away, so you can make the best financial decision for your family. My job is to do what is right for you, and that includes the money part, too.
Dr. Lauren Sytek
Cost questions
Cost questions,
answered.
Consultations are complimentary for patients under 25. Adults 25 and over pay a $175 consultation fee, which is applied towards your treatment fee if you decide to move forward. Either way you get a full evaluation and your real numbers, with no obligation to start.
Yes, 5% if you pay in full.
Talk to us. We've worked out a lot of arrangements over the years, and we'd rather adjust a plan than have you stop care.
One set of retainers is included at the end of treatment. Additional sets are billed separately.
No. Emergency and repair visits are included in your treatment fee.
Let us know and we'll re-check your benefits and adjust the plan.
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