Hannah Orthodontics provides metal and ceramic braces in Olathe for children, teens and adults, from a practice that has been on East 151st Street since 1959. Treatment is planned and adjusted by an orthodontic specialist. First exam free; no-interest in-house payment plans from $100 a month with no credit application. Call (913) 829-2244.
Braces are the most predictable orthodontic treatment available. They are fixed to the teeth, they work continuously, and they handle everything from mild crowding to complex bite correction. They do not depend on you remembering to wear anything.
What Braces Cost in Olathe - and How We Handle It
We will deal with the money question first, because it is the one that actually decides things.
We do not publish a price. Orthodontic fees depend on how much correction your case needs and how long treatment takes, and your fee depends on your case, so we share the exact figure at your free first visit.
Your first exam is free - examination, digital scan, and a written recommendation with the real cost of your case, before you commit to anything.
The financing is ours, not a lender’s
This is the part worth reading carefully, because it is where offers differ most and look most alike:
| Monthly payments | From $100/month after an initial down payment |
| Interest | None - and no promotional rate that later increases |
| Credit application | None. The financing is in-house, not a third-party product |
| Pay in full | 5% discount |
| HSA / FSA | Accepted |
| Insurance | We accept most PPO plans, handle direct billing, and accept assignment of benefits when allowed. |
A monthly figure alone tells you very little. A low payment on a third-party credit product means a credit application, a term that may run years beyond your treatment, and in some cases a promotional rate that expires into a much higher one. Ours is a payment plan with our own practice, at no interest, for the length of your treatment. The figure you agree to at the start is the figure you pay.
Full details on payments and insurance →
Types of Braces We Offer
Metal braces
The most versatile and durable option, and still the most widely used. Modern brackets are considerably smaller and smoother than older designs. They handle every kind of correction, they are very difficult to damage - which matters for younger patients and anyone playing contact sport - and they are usually the most cost-effective choice. Children and teens can change their elastic colors at each visit.
Ceramic braces (clear braces)
The same treatment with tooth-colored brackets that blend into your smile. The usual choice for adults and older teens who want fixed, reliable treatment without metal being the first thing people notice. Worth knowing: ceramic is more brittle than metal and can chip under heavy force, so it is usually not our first recommendation for contact sport, and it typically costs more.
What about clear aligners?
Removable trays are a genuine option for mild to moderate cases - but they only work while they are being worn, 20 to 22 hours a day. For complex correction, and for anyone who knows wear time would be a struggle, fixed braces are the more reliable route.
Compare all treatment types → · Clear aligners in Olathe →
What Treatment Actually Involves
1. Free exam. We examine your teeth and bite, take a digital scan, and tell you what we would recommend and why - including if the answer is that you do not need treatment yet.
2. Fitting. Brackets are bonded to the teeth and connected by a wire. It takes an hour or two and it does not hurt. Expect tenderness for a few days afterwards as the teeth begin to move.
3. Adjustments every 6-8 weeks. Short appointments where the wire is changed or tightened. This is where treatment time is actually spent.
4. Removal and retainers. Braces come off, and a retainer holds the result. Your retainer keeps your new smile in place, so we will show you how and when to wear it. More on retainers →
How long? Most treatment runs from about a year to roughly two and a half years, depending on how far the teeth need to move. You will get an estimate for your case at the free exam.
Braces for Children, Teens and Adults
Children - the first orthodontic check-up is recommended around age 7. Most children need no treatment at that point; the value is in spotting a developing bite problem while it is still simple to correct. More on early treatment →
Teens - the most common age to start, when most permanent teeth are through. More on teen treatment →
Adults - We treat adults of every age. A substantial share of our patients are adults, and ceramic braces are a popular choice. More on adult treatment →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do braces cost in Olathe?
There is no flat price - the fee tracks how much correction your case needs, so you get a real figure at the free exam rather than a guess before it. The full cost-and-financing breakdown, and why an in-house no-interest plan differs from a third-party credit product, is in the section above.
Do you do braces with no credit check?
Our payment plans are in-house, so there is no third-party credit application and no interest. They begin with an initial down payment.
Do braces hurt?
Not really. Expect tenderness for a few days after fitting and briefly after each adjustment. That sensation is the teeth moving, and it settles.
How often are appointments?
Usually every six to eight weeks, and they are short.
Can adults get braces?
Yes, and many do. Ceramic braces are a popular adult choice because they are far less noticeable.
What if a bracket comes loose?
Call us - we will see you. How we handle orthodontic emergencies →
Do you take my insurance?
We work with most orthodontic plans and file your claims for you. How insurance and payment work →
Where is your Olathe office?
1441 East 151st Street, opposite the Garmin campus. Office details, hours and directions →
Book a Free Exam in Olathe
No cost, no obligation, and you leave knowing what treatment you need, how long it takes and what it costs.