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Smiles Change Lives

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces

2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO 64108

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:
  • Be 7 - 18 years old
  • Have "good" oral hygiene
  • Have a moderate to severe need for braces
  • Do not currently wear braces
  • Family must meet the financial guidelines
  • Be willing to pay the $30 non-refundable application fee and the $650 required program fee (per child)

Application process

Online application

Fees

$30 non-refundable application fee, $650 required program fee.

Site Service Area

Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

Other Information

Specialization

  • People with low income
Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Offers braces at a lower cost to low-income families, and sometimes fully donated services. Several orthodontists participate in Minnesota.

Last Update

05/27/2026

Providing organization

Smiles Change Lives