Metal braces

The Time-Tested Path to a Perfect Smile

Proven Reliability. Precision Results.

While orthodontic technology has evolved, traditional metal braces remain the most popular and effective treatment for a reason: they work. At Colorado Orthodontics, we use the latest generation of low-profile, high-grade stainless steel braces to give you a straighter smile with more comfort and precision than ever before.

Why choose Metal Braces?

Many patients assume that “traditional” means “outdated,” but modern metal braces are a sophisticated orthodontic tool capable of correcting even the most complex alignment issues that other methods might miss.

Unmatched Versatility

  • Metal braces are the “workhorse” of orthodontics. They can correct severe overcrowding, complex bite issues (like overbites and underbites), and vertical tooth movement with incredible accuracy.

Faster for Complex Cases

  • Because they allow for constant, steady pressure, metal braces often achieve results faster than removable aligners for patients with significant alignment needs.

Durability

  • Built from high-quality stainless steel, they are incredibly strong and won’t chip or break like some alternative materials.

Cost-Effective

  • Typically, traditional braces are the most affordable path to a perfect smile, making them an excellent choice for families.

Your Braces, Your Style

One of the best parts of traditional braces? Personalization. Whether you want to show your school spirit, celebrate a holiday, or represent your favorite sports team, you can customize your smile at every appointment. Our “tie” elastics come in a rainbow of colors—from subtle silver to neon pink—allowing you to make your orthodontic journey uniquely yours.

The Colorado Orthodontics Experience

Choosing braces at our practice means you aren’t just getting hardware; you’re getting a team of Board-Certified Specialists who oversee every adjustment.

Comprehensive Consultation

  • We start with 3D digital imaging to map out your specific tooth movements.

Precision Placement

  • Our doctors use advanced bonding techniques to ensure your brackets are placed for maximum efficiency and minimal discomfort.

The “Collaboration” Advantage

  • Our doctors review your progress together, ensuring you benefit from a collective “think tank” of orthodontic expertise.

Ongoing Support

  • From “poking wire” quick fixes to routine adjustments, our certified assistants are here to ensure your journey is smooth.

Metal Braces FAQs

Choosing braces at our practice means you aren’t just getting hardware; you’re getting a team of
Board-Certified Specialists who oversee every adjustment.

Do they hurt?

You may feel some “tightness” for a few days after a new adjustment, but modern wires are designed to move teeth using very light, continuous forces, significantly reducing discomfort compared to braces from a decade ago.

You may feel some “tightness” for a few days after a new adjustment, but modern wires are designed to move teeth using very light, continuous forces, significantly reducing discomfort compared to braces from a decade ago.

You may feel some “tightness” for a few days after a new adjustment, but modern wires are designed to move teeth using very light, continuous forces, significantly reducing discomfort compared to braces from a decade ago.

Meet the Board-Certified Specialists Behind Your Smile

Unlike many dental practices, our team is comprised of Orthodontic Specialists. This means our doctors completed years of additional residency training beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on the complexities of tooth movement and jaw alignment.

Dr. Krystal Hoversten

Orthodontic Specialist

Dr. ted Moore

Orthodontic Specialist

DR. DAVID MERSHON

Orthodontic Specialist