Most dental offices in Lubbock don’t post their prices. They don’t show a down payment. They don’t show a monthly payment. Family Camp Dental & Braces does, and that transparency is the reason patients across the financial spectrum choose us for braces, clear aligners, and general dentistry.
Why Dental Pricing Transparency Matters to Real Families
Pricing anxiety is one of the biggest reasons people delay dental care. A patient calls an office, asks what braces cost, and gets a range so wide it tells them nothing. Or they show up for a consultation and don’t find out the number until after X-rays, impressions, and an hour of their time.
That’s not how it should work. People deserve to know the price before they walk through the door. When pricing is hidden, cost-effective care gets harder to access for the families who need it most.
Our goal at Family Camp Dental & Braces has always been to provide affordable dentistry for all patients. That means putting our prices where people can see them, and meaning it.
What Full Disclosure Actually Looks Like at Family Camp Dental & Braces
Full disclosure isn’t a marketing phrase here. It’s our policy.
When a patient wants to know what braces cost, they get the down payment, the monthly payment, the term, and the total. No guessing. No vague “it depends.” No waiting until the third appointment to find out if it fits the budget.
Transparency builds trust before a patient ever sits in the chair. And it lets families make real decisions based on real numbers.
Braces in Lubbock: The Exact Numbers, No Fine Print
Here are the numbers for comprehensive braces at Family Camp Dental & Braces:
Down payment: $100 Monthly payment: $225/month for 24 months Total cost: $5,500 Pay in full option: $5,000 Clear retainers: included
No hidden fees. No surprise add-ons at the end.
Clear Aligners, New Patient Visits, and Payment Plans Explained
Clear aligners are a removable, less visible alternative to traditional braces. Comprehensive clear aligner treatment starts with a $1,000 down payment, then $225/month for 24 months, for a total of $6,400. The pay in full option is $6,000, and clear retainers are included.
Some cases qualify for a shorter express treatment for braces or clear aligners. Your case determines which one fits, and we’ll walk you through the exact numbers at your free consultation.
For new patients, we keep first visits simple:
Exam and X-rays: $50 cash, or free with most insurance Exam, X-rays, and basic cleaning: $125 Braces and orthodontic consultations: free
Payment plans for braces and clear aligners are handled in-house, with no credit check. For general dentistry, financing is available through CareCredit and Sunbit.
Doctor-Owned Means Lower Cost. Here’s Why
Pricing at a dental office isn’t just about what the dentist decides to charge. It’s also about how many layers of management, ownership, and overhead sit between the patient and their care.
Family Camp Dental & Braces is doctor-owned. Dr. Benjamin Menlove has been practicing for 20 years. He makes the calls on pricing, on care, and on how the practice runs. There are no management layers taking a cut and no investors expecting a return. Dentistry doesn’t need that many people taking a piece of the pie.
That leaner structure is how we keep our pricing affordable. Our doctor owns the practice, works in it, and has a direct interest in the care every patient receives.
Hospital privileges are also part of our practice’s profile, a detail that matters for patients who need more complex care.
How to Get Started at Family Camp Dental & Braces
If you’ve been putting off dental care because you weren’t sure you could afford it, the first step is knowing the actual numbers. We put those numbers in front of you.
Braces start at $100 down and $225 a month. Clear aligners start with a $1,000 down payment. New patient exams and X-rays start at $50 cash, and orthodontic consultations are free.
We treat everyone the same: with respect, and with care focused on their health and comfort.
Call us to schedule your visit. No consultation fee for braces. No mystery pricing. Just the numbers, upfront, so you can make the decision that works for your family.
