How the Dental Code for Braces + Memberships = Practice Profits

May 19, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

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Dental code for braces — it’s like the cheat code to unlocking massive practice profits. The code you’re looking for is typically D8080 for comprehensive orthodontic treatment on adolescents, and D8090 for adults.

And guess what? Braces aren’t just cosmetic upgrades. They’re emotional transformations — confidence boosters — and that makes them prime candidates for serious treatment acceptance. But (cue the dramatic music )… insurance? It’s basically the villain in this story.

So how do we flip the script? Membership plans, baby! And with BoomCloud™, it’s easier than stealing candy from a vending machine.


Braces and Beyond: More Than Just Straight Teeth

Let’s be real for a second: braces = $$$. But here’s the kicker—you don’t make that cheddar with just the first visit. Oh no, braces are the gift that keeps on giving.

Patients need:

  • Regular check-ups

  • Adjustments

  • Retainers ️

  • Follow-up care

Translation: Long-term care equals long-term revenue.

Add a membership program to the mix, and suddenly you’re the Amazon Prime of orthodontics—sticky, reliable, and basically indispensable.


Membership Programs: A Game-Changer for Braces Patients

What is a Dental Membership Plan?
It’s a private care plan where patients pay a monthly/annual fee for services and discounts on treatments like… you guessed it, braces!

✅ No insurance company middleman.
✅ No pre-authorization drama.
✅ No sob stories at the front desk.

Why Traditional Insurance Fails Braces Patients:

  • Crazy exclusions

  • Ridiculously low annual limits

  • Endless denials and appeals

Memberships solve all that mess with crystal clear pricing and open arms.


BoomCloud™ and Recurring Revenue Awesomeness

Now, let’s talk about what makes your accountant cry happy tears: Recurring Revenue.

MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue):

  • Revenue you collect every month, like clockwork.

  • No surprises. No dry spells.

ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue):

  • Zoom out and you’ve got a full year of predictable, bankable revenue.

BoomCloud™ users typically report a 30-70% revenue boost within their first year.
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Braces, BoomCloud™, and Bank Accounts

Let’s dish the real tea ☕.

Dr. Brace Yourself (yup, that’s his real nickname) had:

  • 50 new ortho patients a year.

  • Insane treatment plan acceptance issues.

  • Yo-yo revenue worse than a carnival ride.

After BoomCloud™:

  • 200 active ortho memberships in 8 months.

  • Locked in $18,000 MRR.

  • ARR climbing to $216,000 and growing.

Plus? His patients said yes to Invisalign®, retainers, and whitening kits like kids at a candy store.


Membership Patients Spend 2X–4X More

Fact Check :
Patients enrolled in membership plans:

  • Spend 2 to 4 times more

  • Complete more comprehensive treatment plans

  • Refer TWICE as many friends ️

BoomCloud™ reports that membership patients average $800–$2,500 more in lifetime value than non-members.


Optimizing Revenue Per Braces Patient

You don’t need more patients.
You need smarter revenue from the patients you already have.

Track these :

  • Average Revenue Per Patient (ARPP)

  • Treatment Acceptance Rate

  • Membership Enrollment Rate

A thriving practice focuses on lifetime value, not just churn and burn.


Best Practices for Launching a Membership Plan for Braces

Hot Tips:

  • Tier it up: Basic care + premium ortho plans.

  • Keep it simple: One page, easy to explain.

  • Automation or bust: BoomCloud™ handles all renewals, billing, and tracking.

Design irresistible plans like:

  • Braces Plan: Includes free consultations, $1,000 off treatment, and quarterly check-ups.


Mistakes to Avoid

⚠️ Overcomplicating your membership options:
If you need a spreadsheet to explain it, you’re doing it wrong.

⚠️ Forgetting to market:
If you don’t tell your patients about it… who will?

✅ Pro Tip: Add membership offers to every treatment plan presentation!


Why Braces + Memberships = Freedom

One day you’re sweating over collections…
The next, you’re checking your phone to see $15K+ MRR rolling in while sipping a piña colada.

That’s the BoomCloud™ way.
Memberships are not just a service; they are your freedom model.


Build Your Braces Empire with BoomCloud™

Ready to dominate the ortho world and sleep easy knowing your monthly revenue is LOCKED IN?

Go visit Boomcloudapps.com and schedule your free demo.

Change your practice. Change your life.


FAQs

What is the dental code for braces?
Usually D8080 (adolescent) and D8090 (adult) orthodontic treatment.

How can a membership plan help patients pay for braces?
By offering affordable monthly plans, it removes the “big scary price tag” barrier!

How much can a practice make with a membership program?
BoomCloud™ users average $5,000–$20,000 MRR depending on their practice size and effort.

Why do membership patients spend more?
Commitment! When patients pre-commit financially, they mentally invest in fuller treatment.

Can I customize my own membership plan for ortho?
Absolutely—and BoomCloud™ makes it super easy with customizable templates.

Is BoomCloud™ only for big practices?
Nope! Practices of all sizes—from startups to giants—are crushing it with BoomCloud™.



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Jordon Comstock is the Founder & CEO of BoomCloud™, a software that allows practice, clinic & spa owners to build, manage and scale a membership program. This helps practice & clinic owners to create recurring revenue & improve loyalty via membership programs. Jordon is passionate about Music, Hawaii, Healthcare businesses like: dentistry, optometry, med spas and massage spas. Schedule a demo of BoomCloud™ and learn how membership programs can improve your business. Here are more dental books to improve your practice

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