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Treatment FAQs
Questions about treatment.
Answers about the treatments, appliances, and costs at Miso Orthodontic Studio.

In one sentence
Your treatment depends on your goals and on what Dr. Song finds at your consultation, which is free.
Frequently asked
Straight answers.
What treatments do you offer?
- Traditional braces
- Clear aligners: Invisalign and Angel Aligners
- MARPE (adult palate expansion) and other palatal expanders
- Functional appliances and early and interceptive treatment for children
- Comprehensive orthodontics for adolescents and adults
- Surgical orthodontics, coordinated with oral surgeons for jaw surgery
- Gummy smile treatment and gingivectomy when needed
- Teeth whitening and dental contouring
- Botox for clenching, grinding, and headaches
How do I know which treatment is right for me?
Your treatment depends on your goals and on what Dr. Song finds at your consultation. He’ll explain what he finds and what your options are.
Can treatments be combined?
Sometimes. For example, MARPE is always used together with braces or clear aligners and can’t be done on its own.
Is MARPE surgery?
MARPE is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure, nothing like the hospital-based jaw surgery adults once needed. There’s no operating room, no general anesthesia, and no hospital stay.
Do you offer surgical orthodontics?
Yes. Surgical orthodontics is orthodontic treatment coordinated with oral surgeons for jaw surgery.
Do you offer Botox?
We offer Botox for clenching, grinding, and headaches.
Do you treat tongue tie?
Dr. Song screens for tongue tie at every comprehensive consultation and refers to tongue-tie providers when needed. We do not perform tongue-tie releases.
Do you screen for sleep-disordered breathing?
Yes. At every comprehensive consultation, Dr. Song screens for signs of sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep questionnaires and sleep apnea screening, and refers to sleep physicians and ENTs when needed.
How much does orthodontic treatment cost in Jersey City?
Every treatment plan is personalized. Fees vary with the complexity of your case, and these ranges are a starting point:
- Early (Phase I) treatment: $3,500–$4,500+
- Limited treatment: $5,000–$6,500+
- Comprehensive treatment (braces or Invisalign): $6,500–$8,500+
Adult palate expansion (MARPE) is priced separately. See the MARPE page.
Consultations are free.
Do you take insurance?
We participate with major PPO networks, including Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, United Concordia, Delta Dental, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please send us your insurance details 48–72 hours before your consultation and we’ll verify your benefits.
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