Legal analysis: No, braces belong to the medical cosmetic category. Medical cosmetology refers to a cosmetic method that uses drugs, surgeries, medical devices and other traumatic or irreversible medical techniques to repair and reshape a person's appearance and the shape of various parts of the human body.
Legal basis: "Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 30 The following medical expenses are not included in the payment scope of the basic medical insurance fund:
(1) They should be covered by work-related injuries paid from insurance funds;
(2) Should be borne by a third party;
(3) Should be borne by public health;
(4) Seeking medical treatment abroad.
Medical expenses should be borne by a third party in accordance with the law. If the third party fails to pay or the third party cannot be identified, the basic medical insurance fund shall pay first. After the basic medical insurance fund has paid in advance, it has the right to recover compensation from the third party.