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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...
Braces in Denver: Cost, Process, and What to Expect
If you are thinking about braces in Denver, you probably have three questions running on a loop: what will this cost, what is the process actually like, and how do I choose the right Denver orthodontist? At Aligned Orthodontics on South Pearl Street, Dr. Vanderstelt...
Do You Need a Referral for an Orthodontist in Denver?
If you are wondering whether you need a referral to see an orthodontist in Denver, the short answer is no. You can call an orthodontic office directly and book a consultation yourself, no dentist referral required. This comes up a lot with new patients who do not have...