Treatments

At Mountain Kids Orthodontics, we provide specialized orthodontic care designed for growing kids and teens. Whether treatment focuses on early guidance, alignment, or long-term smile stability, our goal is always the same: healthy function, confident smiles, and a positive experience along the way.

Conditions we Treat

Orthodontic treatment can address a wide range of bite and alignment concerns, including:

  • Crowding: When teeth don’t have enough room to come in properly. Often treated with expansion or orthodontic guidance.

  • Open Bite: When upper and lower front teeth don’t meet, which can affect chewing and speech.

  • Cross Bite: When upper teeth sit inside lower teeth, potentially impacting jaw development.

  • Overbite: Excess overlap of upper front teeth that can affect comfort and function.

  • Protrusion: Upper teeth extending forward or lower teeth positioned too far back.

  • Underbite: Lower teeth sitting in front of upper teeth due to jaw alignment.

  • Spacing Issues: Gaps between teeth caused by development or missing teeth.

Braces

Braces remain one of the most effective ways to create a healthy, confident smile. Today’s options are more comfortable, efficient, and customizable than ever.

Ceramic (clear) Braces: A more discrete option that blends naturally with teeth, often popular with teens.

Metal Braces: Durable, highly effective, and customizable with colored elastics for a personal touch.

Clear Aligners/Invisalign

Clear aligners provide a nearly invisible way to straighten teeth. They’re removable, comfortable, and designed to fit active school, sports, and social schedules.

Retainers

Retainers help maintain results after braces or aligners by keeping teeth in their new positions.

Options may include:

  • Hawley retainers (removable acrylic and wire)
  • Essix retainers (clear removable)
  • Fixed retainers (bonded wire for long-term treatment)

Palatal Expansion

Palatal expanders gently widen the upper jaw to create space for developing teeth and improve bit alignment. Early expansion can help reduce crowding, support breathing, and simplify future orthodontic treatment

Phase 1 Treatment

Early orthodontic treatment focuses on guiding jaw growth and tooth development, often around the age of seven. Addressing concerns early can simplify future treatment and support long-term oral health.

Comprehensive Treatment

Comprehensive orthodontic treatment aligns teeth, corrects bite concerns, and supports long-term function and confidence. Treatment is personalized based on each patient’s needs, growth, stage, and goals.

Wondering which treatment type might be right for your child or teen? Give us a call.