Does 1Dental Cover Braces?

By The Dental Savings EditorsReviewed August 20263 min readWe earn commission when you enroll. We don't get paid to rank plans.
Short answer

Yes, as a discount. 1Dental Care 500 runs on the Careington network, so braces and clear aligners are billed at the member fee at participating dentists, with no waiting period, no age limit, and no annual maximum. Typical orthodontic discounts on that network are 15-20%.

This is the 1Dental wording of a question we already answer on the Careington side and on the category braces page. The network is the same. Enrollment still goes through the existing 1Dental Care 500 path used on other Care 500 answers.

See does Careington cover implants and braces for the network-side writeup, do dental savings plans cover braces for the category ranges, and does 1Dental cover implants for the implant twin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 1Dental cover braces?

Yes, as a discount rather than insurance. 1Dental Care 500 uses the Careington network, so orthodontic fees follow that member schedule at participating dentists. Plans on that network typically save 15-20% on traditional braces and clear aligners. There is no age limit and no waiting period. Orthodontic discount terms are set by each provider.

Is 1Dental the same network as Careington?

Yes for Care 500. 1Dental Care 500 is a Careington-network plan billed annually ($175 single, $211 two people, $229 household of 3+, no setup fee). The leftover Careington implant-and-braces answer is the network-side twin of this 1Dental wording.

Does 1Dental have a waiting period on braces?

No. Care 500 activates immediately, including major work such as implants, crowns, and braces. See the 1Dental waiting-period answer for that query.

How much do braces cost with a savings plan?

The leftover category page already publishes the range: a typical 2-year orthodontic case costs $4,000-$8,000 cash, and a 20% discount saves $800-$1,600. This page does not invent a new 1Dental fee schedule for braces.