Gold Braces in Bountiful, Utah

You probably landed here because silver braces feel like too much, clear ceramic braces aren’t quite the look you want, and Invisalign either doesn’t fit your lifestyle or you don’t want the responsibility of removable trays. You want something that actually works on your teeth without making your mouth the first thing people see. Try gold braces in Bountiful!

At our Bountiful office, serving families throughout Davis County, we call them Iconix braces: champagne-colored gold metal braces for patients who want a more refined look than standard silver. Same engineering as standard metal braces, finished in a warm champagne tone that reads as a choice rather than an accident.

Adults wear them to client meetings without flinching. Teens wear them because they look a little more interesting than what their friends are getting. And they handle the same range of cases that traditional braces do, because underneath the finish, they are still high-grade stainless steel.

Below is a real answer to what gold braces are, how they compare to the other options, what they cost in Bountiful, and whether they are right for your situation. If you would rather skip the reading and just talk to someone, schedule a free consultation and we will walk you through your options in person.

What Gold Braces Actually Are

Gold braces are stainless steel orthodontic brackets with a gold-toned finish. The mechanics are identical to traditional silver braces. Brackets bond to each tooth, a thin archwire connects them, and gentle continuous pressure moves teeth into the position you and the orthodontist plan together.

The brand we use is called Iconix. Whether you searched for gold braces, champagne braces, or rose gold braces to find this page, this is the product people mean. The finish reads closer to white gold than yellow gold, which is why the “champagne” name has stuck in patient conversations and online reviews. They are not ceramic. They are not plastic. They are the same metal alloy used in standard self-ligating and conventional braces, just with a different surface treatment.

That distinction matters because of the questions people bring in from Reddit threads and orthodontist comparisons online. Ceramic clear braces are made of a different material and have a different durability profile. Iconix is metal. It behaves like metal. It lasts like metal. The only thing that changes is the color.

Why People Choose Gold Over Silver

The most common reason people pick gold braces in Bountiful is also the simplest one. Silver brackets create a bright, high-contrast spot on every tooth. Lips and gums are pinkish. Teeth are off-white. Silver is neither, which is why it catches the eye in photos, video calls, and across a conference room table.

Gold sits closer to the natural warmth of teeth and skin. It does not blend invisibly the way Invisalign does, but it doesn’t shout either. Patients describe the look as polished or jewelry-adjacent rather than clinical. For adults who work in client-facing roles, that difference is often the deciding factor. For teens who want braces to look intentional instead of imposed, it is the same reason.

There is also a comfort question that comes up for a smaller group of patients. Some people ask about gold braces specifically because they are concerned about metal sensitivity. Iconix brackets carry a different surface finish than standard silver brackets, and we are happy to talk through your specific sensitivity concerns at your consultation.

How Gold Braces Compare to Your Other Options

Most people walking into our Bountiful office are choosing between four real options: traditional silver braces, gold braces (Iconix), clear ceramic braces, and Invisalign clear aligners. Each one is the right answer for somebody. Here is how to think about which one is the right answer for you.

Silver self-ligating braces (P21) are our standard metal option. Same brackets, same wires, same treatment timeline as gold. The only difference is the color and the price. If visibility doesn’t bother you, this is the most cost-efficient path. You can read more about our P21 self-ligating brackets on the dedicated page.

Gold braces (Iconix) are the middle ground. More esthetic than silver, more case-flexible than ceramic, and significantly less expensive than custom aligners over the course of treatment. Best fit for adults and older teens who want a less obvious look without going clear or invisible.

Clear ceramic braces (Clear21) use tooth-colored brackets. They are the most discreet fixed-bracket option we offer. The tradeoff is that they work best on a narrower range of cases than gold or silver braces, so they are not the right call for every patient. Our clear braces page goes into the case-suitability question in more detail.

Invisalign uses removable clear plastic trays instead of brackets at all. The most invisible option by far, but it requires the patient to wear the trays 22 hours a day and remove them only to eat and brush. Compliance is the variable. Some people thrive on that structure. Others find a bonded option easier because there is nothing to remember. Bailey-Welling is a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider in Davis County, so we run a lot of those cases. Details are on our Invisalign page.

A simple way to sort this for yourself: if cost is the top filter, look at silver. If visibility is the top filter and you will wear trays religiously, look at Invisalign. If you want a balance between the two, gold and ceramic are both on the table, and the choice between them mostly comes down to case complexity and how visible you want the brackets to be.

Gold Braces vs Clear Braces: Which Looks Better?

Gold braces and clear braces solve the appearance question in two different ways. Clear ceramic braces try to blend in with your natural tooth color and disappear. Iconix gold braces go the other direction and create a subtle, jewelry-like look that reads as intentional. Some patients want the least noticeable option possible, which points toward clear. Others would rather have something that looks chosen than something that is trying to hide, which points toward gold. Neither is automatically better. It comes down to which approach fits how you want to look during treatment.

Not sure whether gold braces, clear braces, or Invisalign fits your case? Schedule a free consultation and we will compare all three side by side for your specific bite.

What Gold Braces Cost in Bountiful

Orthodontic treatment at our Bountiful office starts at $2,800. That number includes records, all adjustment visits, emergency visits during treatment, and your first set of retainers. There are no per-visit fees, no separate scanning fees, and no surprise add-ons partway through.

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Gold braces sit at the same price point as our other braces options and Invisalign. That is unusual. At most practices, gold braces carry a premium of several hundred dollars or more over standard metal because of the finish on the brackets. We chose to price Iconix the same as our other treatment paths so that patients pick the option that fits their face and their life, not the option that fits a tighter budget.

What about insurance? Most dental and orthodontic plans treat gold braces as standard orthodontic treatment, meaning they apply the same coverage they would to silver braces. There are no insurance carriers we will not work with, and our team handles the benefits check during your free consultation. Our financing page covers payment plan options for the portion not covered by insurance, which for most families is interest-free over the length of treatment.

The free consultation is genuinely free. No deposit, no commitment, no obligation to start. You leave with a written plan, a real number, and the time to think about it.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Gold Braces

Most people who would do well in traditional silver braces will do equally well in gold braces. The mechanics are the same, so the case range is the same. Severe crowding, deep overbites, underbites, crossbites, spacing, and bite correction work that needs the strength of bonded brackets all fit cleanly within the gold option.

Where it gets more specific:

Adults in client-facing or professional roles tend to choose gold braces when Invisalign isn’t the right fit clinically or behaviorally. Lawyers, real estate agents, teachers, sales reps, and anyone on video calls all day report the same thing back to us. Silver braces felt too loud. Gold reads as intentional. We see this often among adults in Bountiful, Farmington, and the surrounding Davis County communities who put off treatment because they didn’t want traditional braces.

Older teens and college students are the other big group. There is a real difference, socially, between the look of standard braces and the look of something that seems chosen. Iconix carries that “chosen” quality.

Patients with metal sensitivity concerns sometimes ask about gold for the different surface finish. If you have a known sensitivity, we can talk through the specifics at your consultation.

Gold braces are less commonly recommended for younger kids who don’t care about appearance and would do equally well in our standard P21 metal option. There is no clinical reason to pay attention to esthetics for a nine-year-old who is excited about colored elastic ties. Our Ortho for Kids and Ortho for Teens pages have more on the age-specific approach.

What Treatment Actually Looks Like at Our Bountiful Office

Your first visit is the free consultation. We are at 59 W Pages Ln #100, just off Pages Lane in Bountiful, easy to reach from I-15 and central enough to be a short drive from West Bountiful, Woods Cross, North Salt Lake, and Centerville. Patients heading to our Farmington office often live closer that direction, and both offices run the same treatment options.

At the consultation, you meet the doctor, get digital photos and an iTero 3D scan if your case calls for it, and walk through what your specific situation looks like in gold braces compared to your other options. Nothing to sign that day. Most patients take the written treatment plan home, talk it over with a partner or parent, and call back when they are ready.

When you start treatment, the first appointment is the bonding visit. The orthodontist places each Iconix bracket on the correct tooth, attaches the archwire, and you are out the door, typically in under two hours. From there, you come in for adjustments roughly every six to eight weeks depending on your specific plan. Most adult cases run 12 to 24 months. Teen cases vary based on growth and complexity.

If something breaks or comes loose, that visit is included. You are not paying à la carte for emergencies. The same is true for retainer fittings at the end. Our retainer program keeps results stable long after the brackets come off.

Dr. Welling handles most adult and teen cases, and Dr. Rett sees the rest. Both are listed as options at your consultation.

Why Patients in Davis County Pick Bailey-Welling

The practice has been in Bountiful since 1971. Dr. Grant Bailey founded it, and his name is still on the door even though he is now semi-retired. There is a detail here worth pausing on: Dr. Welling, who handles most of our adult and teen cases, grew up in Bountiful and was a patient at this same practice as a child. He is now board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and treating the community he came up in. That kind of continuity is rare in this industry, and it shows up in the patient base. We treat the kids of patients we treated as kids ourselves. We have over 530 combined five-star Google reviews across our Bountiful and Farmington locations, and patients consistently use the same handful of words to describe the experience: friendly, easy to work with, comfortable, welcoming.

For gold braces specifically, the fit matters more than the marketing. The brackets need to be placed correctly. The wire sequence has to match the plan. The bite correction has to happen on time. Those things come from clinical experience, not from the color of the metal. Patients pick us because the technical work is consistent, and the staff treats them well from the first phone call through retainer delivery.

You can browse our before and after gallery to see what finished cases look like, or read patient stories on our testimonials page.

Where We See Gold Braces Patients Across Davis County

Our two offices cover most of Davis County, and which one is more convenient for you mostly comes down to where you live. The same gold braces, the same pricing, and the same doctors are available at both.

The Bountiful office on Pages Lane is the easier drive for families in Bountiful, West Bountiful, Woods Cross, North Salt Lake, and Centerville. If you are coming from the south end of the county or up from Salt Lake along I-15, this is the location you want. Centerville families in particular are often surprised how short the trip is. If you are searching from that area, our Centerville orthodontist page covers what we offer locally.

The Farmington office on State Street is the closer option for patients in Farmington, Fruit Heights, Kaysville, Layton, Syracuse, and Clinton. If you are coming from the north end of the county, that is the location to ask for.

No matter which Davis County town you are driving in from, gold braces are an option at whichever office is closer. Bring up your location at the free consultation and we will point you to the more convenient one.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Braces

Will gold braces make my teeth look yellow?

No. The bracket color and the natural tooth color are different enough that the contrast is subtle rather than washing your teeth out. The champagne finish on Iconix actually reads cooler than people expect when they hear “gold.” Most patients say the brackets look more like white gold or rose gold than yellow gold. If you are worried about how the color will look on your specific teeth, your free consultation includes a chance to see sample brackets up close.

Are gold braces real gold?

Not in the sense of solid gold jewelry. Iconix gold braces are stainless steel orthodontic brackets with a champagne-colored finish designed for appearance and durability. The gold tone is the look, and the steel underneath is what does the work of moving your teeth. This is also why they hold up to the same range of cases as standard metal braces.

Do gold braces stain over time?

The brackets themselves hold their color well throughout treatment. The thin elastic ligature ties that go around each bracket at adjustment visits can pick up color from coffee, tea, curry, and red wine, but those ties are swapped out every visit, so any staining resets every six to eight weeks. The Iconix bracket itself stays consistent from bonding day to debond day.

Are gold braces more expensive than regular braces?

At our Bountiful office, no. Iconix is priced the same as our standard P21 metal braces and the same as Invisalign. Treatment starts at $2,800 and includes records, adjustments, emergency visits, and your first retainers. This is different from most practices, which charge a premium for gold finishes.

Do gold braces hurt more or less than regular braces?

About the same. The discomfort with any braces comes from the pressure on the teeth, not from the bracket material. The first few days after bonding and the day after each adjustment tend to be the most tender. Over-the-counter pain relievers handle it for most patients. The Iconix finish is smooth on the surface, which can be slightly easier on the inside of the cheeks for some people, but the difference is small.

How long does treatment with gold braces take?

The same length as treatment with silver braces, because the mechanics are identical. Adult cases typically run 12 to 24 months. Teen cases vary more based on growth patterns and case complexity. Your consultation includes a specific treatment timeline based on your bite, not a generic estimate.

Can gold braces treat the same cases as regular braces?

Yes. Because Iconix is metal underneath the gold finish, it has the same range of clinical use as standard self-ligating or conventional braces. Severe crowding, large overbites and underbites, crossbites, open bites, and complex rotations are all within range. This is one of the main reasons patients choose gold over clear ceramic when the case is more involved.

Are gold braces better than clear braces?

Neither option is automatically better. Gold braces offer the durability and case flexibility of metal, while clear ceramic braces focus on blending in with your natural tooth color. The right choice depends on your bite, your goals, and your preferences. For more complex cases, the metal base of gold braces is often the more practical pick. For patients who want the least noticeable option and have a suitable case, clear braces may win. We will lay both out for you at your consultation.

Are gold braces a good option for adults at work?

This is one of the most common reasons adults pick them. The champagne tone reads as deliberate rather than awkward, which is a real difference in professional settings. Adult patients in our adult orthodontics program who choose Iconix often say it was the option that finally got them to commit after years of putting off treatment.

How do I clean gold braces?

The same way you clean any braces. Soft-bristled toothbrush twice a day, careful around the brackets, and floss daily with a floss threader or a water flosser. We will demonstrate the technique at your bonding appointment and answer questions at every adjustment. Good hygiene with braces is mostly habit, and the habit is the same regardless of bracket color.

Does insurance cover gold braces?

Most orthodontic insurance plans treat gold braces as standard orthodontic treatment, meaning whatever coverage applies to silver braces applies to gold. Our front desk team handles the benefits verification during your consultation and gives you a written estimate of your out-of-pocket cost. We work with all major plans.

How do I get started?

Schedule a free consultation. You can book online for our Bountiful office or call us directly. The consultation is no-cost and no-obligation, and you leave with a real plan and a real number for your specific case.