Orthodontic care for Park Hill
Orthodontist Park Hill, Denver
You may be comparing braces with clear aligners, wondering why your teeth shifted after treatment, or looking for another opinion before you decide. Start with a conversation about what you want to change and what treatment would involve.
aligned. Orthodontics welcomes Park Hill adults, teens and children at our office at 1215 S Pearl Street in Denver’s Platt Park neighborhood. Dr. Amanda Vanderstelt, a board-certified orthodontist, evaluates your teeth and bite and explains the options that fit your needs.
Dr. Amanda Vanderstelt is a board-certified orthodontist who treats children, teens and adults at one office on South Pearl Street in Platt Park. Standard orthodontic consultations are complimentary.
Your reasons. Your questions.
Start with what you want treatment to change
Maybe your lower front teeth have become crowded again. Perhaps your teeth meet unevenly, or you want to feel more comfortable smiling in photos. Those are useful starting points for your consultation.
Tell Dr. Vanderstelt what you notice, whether you have had orthodontic treatment before, and what matters in your daily routine. The recommendation should make sense for both your bite and the way you live.
There is one orthodontist at aligned. Dr. Vanderstelt plans and treats each case herself. Meet Dr. Vanderstelt before your visit.
Compare options by how they fit your day
Appearance is one part of the choice. Removability, daily care and the tooth movements needed also matter. At your consultation, ask which options are appropriate for your case and why.
Clear aligners
Clear aligners are removable trays used to move teeth over a series of steps. You take them out to eat and clean your teeth. They may appeal to adults and teens who want a discreet option and can follow a consistent wear routine.
Clear braces
Clear braces use tooth-colored brackets for a less noticeable look. They stay on your teeth, which may suit someone who prefers a fixed option over remembering to put trays back in after meals.
Lingual braces
Lingual braces sit on the backs of the teeth. If visibility is a major concern, ask about this option and what to expect for speech, cleaning and adjustment as you get used to them.
Damon braces
aligned. also offers Damon self-ligating braces. These brackets hold the wire without the elastic ties used with traditional braces. Dr. Vanderstelt can explain whether they fit your treatment needs and what your appointment schedule would look like.
Adult retreatment
Had braces before? Take a fresh look
Returning for orthodontic care does not automatically mean repeating your original treatment. The first step is to understand what has changed.
Bring your current retainer if you have one. Tell Dr. Vanderstelt when you first noticed movement, whether the retainer still fits, and whether your bite feels different. An examination helps clarify the next step and whether tooth movement is needed.
Before beginning another course of treatment, discuss how you will maintain the result afterward. Retainers after braces or aligners are an important part of that conversation. Ask what you would wear, how to care for it, and whom to contact if it stops fitting.
Look at the reasoning
Make your second opinion useful
If you already have a proposed treatment plan, bring the details and the questions it raised. You might want help understanding why one option was recommended, what a proposed extraction would address, or whether a less visible appliance could work for you.
A few questions can keep the discussion focused:
- What problem is this plan trying to correct?
- Which alternatives are appropriate for my teeth and bite?
- What would each option ask of me between appointments?
- What are the limitations and trade-offs?
- What happens if I wait?
Dr. Vanderstelt can assess your situation and explain her recommendation. You can then compare the reasoning behind the plans as well as the appliance and price.
For every stage
The same choices matter for teens and families
For a teen, a discreet appliance may be high on the list. A parent may be thinking about cleaning, remembering aligners and getting to appointments. Bring both perspectives to the consultation so the daily responsibilities are clear.
For younger children, the conversation is different. An evaluation can help determine whether there is a concern to address during growth or whether monitoring is appropriate. Early orthodontic treatment is considered for specific needs; a consultation does not automatically lead to braces.
Know the plan before you commit
A useful treatment discussion covers more than the appliance. Ask about the expected timeline, how often you will visit, what happens if something breaks or an aligner is lost, and the plan for retainers.
Costs depend on the proposed treatment. Review what the fee includes, your insurance benefits and available payment arrangements before deciding. The patient and affordability information is a good place to prepare your questions.
If you are arranging visits around work or school in Park Hill, mention that early. Ask about the likely appointment schedule for your plan rather than assuming every option requires the same visits.
Your visit is on South Pearl Street
aligned. Orthodontics has one office, in Platt Park. Park Hill patients visit us here:
1215 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Free parking is available behind the building. Access the alley from E. Arizona Avenue or E. Louisiana Avenue. Check directions for your departure time when planning the trip.
Neighbors in Central Park come to the same office. You can see every neighborhood we serve on our areas we serve page.
Questions before booking? Call 303-521-3333.
A few practical answers
Questions before you choose treatment
Are clear aligners always an option for adults?
Suitability depends on your teeth, bite and treatment goals. Dr. Vanderstelt will assess whether aligners are appropriate and explain other options when needed. Age alone does not tell you which appliance to choose.
Will I need a full course of treatment if my teeth shifted?
That depends on the amount of movement and what is happening with your bite. An examination is needed before recommending a plan or estimating its length.
Can I ask for a second opinion without a dentist’s referral?
Yes. You can book directly with aligned. Bring any treatment proposal you want to discuss, along with your questions. Standard orthodontic consultations are complimentary.
What if I have concerns about jaw width, breathing or sleep?
Mention them when you book so the team can help identify the right appointment. aligned. offers airway-focused evaluations and adult palate expansion with MARPE for appropriate patients. Dedicated airway consultations have separate requirements and may have a fee; they are distinct from the complimentary standard orthodontic consultation.
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Get an explanation you can use
Bring your questions, your priorities and any previous treatment plan. Leave the consultation with a clearer understanding of the options Dr. Vanderstelt recommends for you.
Prefer to talk? Call 303-521-3333.
Standard orthodontic consultations are complimentary. Airway, TMD and jaw surgery evaluations use a separate booking process. Check consultation options and requirements when choosing your visit.