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Thumb Sucking Treatment in Denver, From an Orthodontist Mom Who Gets It
Medically reviewed by Amanda Vanderstelt, DMD, MSD, Board-Certified Orthodontist If you're searching for thumb sucking treatment in Denver, you've probably already tried the bitter nail polish, the thumb shields, the sticker charts, and the gentle reminders that...
Jaw Surgery for Sleep Apnea in Denver
If you are researching jaw surgery for sleep apnea in Denver, you are probably feeling two things at once. Hope that something might finally fix your breathing, and dread about the surgery itself. I understand both, because I guide patients through this process...
Metal Braces in Denver: Cost, Options, and Why They Still Win
Reviewed by Dr. Amanda Vanderstelt, DMD, MSD, board-certified orthodontist. Last reviewed July 7, 2026. If you're looking into metal braces in Denver, you've probably noticed that most orthodontic marketing treats them like the old option. The thing you settle for....
Clear Braces in Denver: Cost, Staining, and What to Expect
If you are looking for clear braces in Denver, you are probably trying to solve one of three problems: you do not like the look of metal braces, you are not sure you would actually wear removable aligners 22 hours a day, or you have read that ceramic braces turn...
Phase One Orthodontics and Early Treatment in Denver
Reviewed by Dr. Amanda Vanderstelt, board-certified orthodontist. Last updated June 2026. These days, most parents who book an early evaluation at Aligned didn't come because a dentist sent them. They came because they saw a TikTok about mouth breathing, an Instagram...
Mouth Breathing and Snoring in Kids: An Honest Look From a Denver Orthodontist
Reviewed by Amanda Vanderstelt, DMD, MSD, a board-certified orthodontist with airway-focused training Plenty of Denver parents have watched the same scene play out for months. Your child drifts off and their mouth falls open and you hear your child mouth breathing....
Crooked Teeth in Denver
If your teeth are crooked and you live in Denver, you have probably wondered whether it is worth fixing as an adult, what it would actually take, and whether crooked teeth are only a cosmetic problem. At Aligned Orthodontics on South Pearl Street, Dr. Amanda...