Greenwood Village to South Pearl
Orthodontist Near Greenwood Village
There are orthodontists in Greenwood Village, and some of them are very good. If you're still looking, you probably want something a little different.
aligned. Orthodontics is about 15 minutes up I-25 from Greenwood Village, on South Pearl Street in Denver's Platt Park neighborhood. Families and adults make that drive because Dr. Amanda Vanderstelt looks at how the jaw grew and how you breathe, not only at how straight the teeth are.
She's a board-certified orthodontist, she sees every patient herself, and your first consultation is complimentary. You don't need a referral from your dentist.
Why Greenwood Village families choose an orthodontist on South Pearl
She looks for why the teeth are crooked
Crowded teeth are often a sign of a jaw that didn't grow as wide as it should have. A narrow upper jaw can leave less room for the tongue and the airway, and that tends to show up as mouth breathing, snoring or restless sleep, especially in kids.
Dr. Vanderstelt knows this one personally. She had large tonsils as a child and was breathing through her mouth by elementary school, and her jaws grew narrow. She was told to have four teeth pulled. Nobody suggested an expander or a visit to an ENT.
That's why she checks the jaw and the breathing before anyone talks about brackets or aligners. You can read more about her airway-focused orthodontics.
One orthodontist, start to finish
There's one office and one doctor. Dr. Vanderstelt diagnoses and treats every case herself, so the person who plans your treatment is the person you see at your appointments.
A straight answer, even when it's "not yet"
Some kids aren't ready for treatment. Some adults don't need what they came in asking about. Dr. V will tell you that, and you won't be asked to decide anything on the day of your consultation.
An office people like coming back to
The office on Pearl Street is small, bright and calm, with exposed brick and lots of natural light. You might meet Benito, the office dog.
Treatment options at aligned.
Which option fits depends on your bite, your age and how much you want treatment to show. Here's what's available at the South Pearl Street office.
For teens and adultsClear aligners
Removable trays you take out to eat.
For teens and adultsClear braces
Tooth-colored brackets that blend in.
For kids, teens and adultsDamon braces
Self-ligating brackets with no elastic ties, so visits can often be spaced further apart.
For teens and adultsLingual braces
Braces on the backs of the teeth, where nobody sees them.
For adultsAdult palate expansion
MARPE widens a narrow upper jaw without surgery.
For kidsEarly treatment and expanders
Fixing the few problems that are easier to correct while the jaw is still growing.For kids and teens
Braces and early treatment for Greenwood Village kids
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check by age 7.
Most kids that age don't need treatment yet. The visit is about catching the few problems that are easier to fix while the jaw is still growing.
Things worth mentioning to Dr. V
- Breathing through the mouth, especially at night
- Snoring, or waking up tired
- Upper teeth that sit inside the lower teeth when your child bites down
- Crowding you can already see in the baby teeth
- A thumb or pacifier habit that hasn't stopped
Read more
If your teen plays for Cherry Creek High or in one of the youth leagues at Village Greens Park, braces and sports go fine together with an orthodontic mouthguard. Aligners simply come out for games and practice.
For adults
Discreet options for adults who work in the Tech Center
Plenty of adults put off orthodontic treatment because they don't want braces showing in meetings. Clear aligners, clear braces and lingual braces all keep treatment out of sight, or close to it.
Some adults come in with more than crooked teeth. A narrow upper jaw can play a part in snoring, clenching or jaw pain. In adults it usually can't be widened with a standard expander, because the seam in the palate has fused.
For the right patient, adult palate expansion with MARPE widens the upper jaw without surgery. If breathing or sleep seem to be part of the picture, Dr. V will tell you, and explain whether a separate airway evaluation makes sense.
What happens at your first visit
A 3D digital scan
No putty, and no guessing.
You see your own bite
Dr. Vanderstelt shows it to you on screen and points out what she sees.
She tells you what she thinks
Including when the answer is to watch and wait.
You go home with it in writing
Your options, a timeline, the cost and your insurance picture. You are not asked to decide anything that day.
Insurance and payment
We check your insurance before treatment starts. Flexible monthly payment plans are available, you can use HSA and FSA dollars, and there are family discounts when more than one child is in treatment.
Before you book
Short videos from Dr. V
If you're still deciding what to ask at your consultation, these three are a quick place to start.
When a child's jaws grow off track
How jaw growth ties into facial development, airway growth and tooth alignment.
The jaw and sleep apnea connection
Why the shape of the jaw can matter for sleep and breathing.
Getting from Greenwood Village to aligned.
From most of Greenwood Village, the office is 7 to 8 miles away. Outside rush hour, that's about 15 minutes.
Parking
Look for the white brick building with the black awning. Parking is free, in the lot behind the building. Use the alley off Arizona Avenue or Louisiana Avenue.
Office hours
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed every other Monday and every other Friday. An 8:00 appointment can work for kids before school or for adults on the way to work in the Tech Center.
Coming from somewhere else? See all the areas we serve.
- From the east side and the Tech Center:Take I-25 north from Belleview Avenue or Orchard Road. The office is a couple of blocks north of the highway.
- From the west side, near the High Line Canal:University Boulevard runs straight north to within about a mile of the office.
- By light rail:The E Line runs from Orchard and Arapahoe at Village Center stations to Louisiana·Pearl. The office is a few minutes' walk from the platform.
How often you'll make the drive
Most orthodontic work happens between visits. Adjustment appointments are spaced several weeks apart, and some options stretch that out further.
Damon self-ligating braces don't use elastic ties, so they can often go longer between visits than traditional braces. Clear aligners work the same way, since you switch to new trays at home. Here's more on how often orthodontic appointments happen.
If the drive matters to you, mention it at your consultation. It's a fair thing to weigh when you're choosing between braces and aligners.
Your orthodontist near Greenwood Village
aligned. Orthodontics
1215 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
About 15 minutes up I-25 from Greenwood Village. The E Line runs from Orchard and Arapahoe at Village Center to Louisiana·Pearl, a short walk from the office.
Questions from Greenwood Village families
Something else on your mind? Ask at your consultation, or call 303-521-3333.
Is there an orthodontist in Greenwood Village?
Yes, there are several orthodontic practices in Greenwood Village and the Tech Center. aligned. Orthodontics is about 15 minutes north on South Pearl Street in Denver. Greenwood Village families come here for Dr. Vanderstelt's airway-focused approach and because she treats every patient herself.
How far is aligned. Orthodontics from Greenwood Village?
About 7 to 8 miles. Most drives take around 15 minutes on I-25 or University Boulevard outside rush hour. The office is at 1215 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210.
Can I take light rail from Greenwood Village?
Yes. Take the E Line north from Orchard or Arapahoe at Village Center station to Louisiana·Pearl. The office is a few minutes' walk from the station.
Is there parking at the office?
Yes. Parking is free in the lot behind the building, reached from the alley off Arizona Avenue or Louisiana Avenue.
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. You can book a consultation directly, and there's no charge for it.
How often will I need to come in?
Every several weeks during active treatment, and often less often with Damon braces or clear aligners. Dr. V will give you a realistic schedule at your consultation.
Does aligned. treat adults?
Yes. Dr. Vanderstelt treats adults with clear aligners, clear braces and lingual braces, and with adult palate expansion when the upper jaw itself is narrow.
Do you see patients from 80111, 80112 and 80121?
Yes. Patients come from all over Greenwood Village and the south metro, including the 80111, 80112 and 80121 ZIP codes.
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See if the drive is worth it
Start with a complimentary orthodontic consultation to discuss your teeth, bite and treatment options with Dr. Vanderstelt. If she doesn't think orthodontic treatment will help, she'll say that too.
For adults seeking help with breathing or sleep concerns, an adult airway consultation is a separate, paid appointment. The fee is confirmed at booking.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call 303-521-3333.