Re: Does paying for braces in full without any type of insurance count as a medical expense? I know it says dental but, wasn't sure if I could get braces to fit into that.

Does paying for braces in full without any type of insurance count as a medical expense? I know it says dental but, wasn't sure if I could get braces to fit into that.

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Orthodontic expenses are deductible as an itemized medical deduction but you can only deduct an amount of total medical expenses greater than 7.5 percent of your AGI.