Early treatment, ages 7 to 10
A short first phase that fixes what gets harder later: crossbites, severe crowding and protruding front teeth.
Here, this costs
$2,500$3,800
- Typical length
- 6 to 12 months
- Payment plan
- 0% over 12 to 30 months
- Consultation
- Free, no referral
Good for
- A crossbite that shifts the jaw
- Not enough room for adult teeth
- Front teeth that stick out and get knocked
- Habits that are changing the bite
Worth knowing
- Most children need a second, shorter phase as teenagers
- Waiting is often the right answer, and we will say so
How it goes
- 30 minutes
Age 7 check
Free. Often the answer is “see us again in a year”.
- 6 to 12 months
Phase one
An expander or partial braces, checked every 8 weeks.
- Every 6 to 12 months
Watch and wait
Free growth checks until the adult teeth arrive.
Questions about early treatment
Why age 7?
The American Association of Orthodontists suggests a first check around then, because enough adult teeth are in to spot a problem while the jaw is still growing.
Does every child need it?
No. Most of the seven-year-olds we see need nothing but a yearly check, and we tell parents exactly that.
Is the check really free?
Yes, including the photos and the conversation. There is no charge and no referral needed.
The first consultation is free.
Photos, a digital scan, a plan and a written quote. No charge, no referral, no pressure to start.
Ellwood Springs
218 Cottonwood Avenue, Suite 3
Ellwood Springs, CO 80512Cobalt Creek
4 Ridgeline Plaza
Cobalt Creek, CO 80540