At Golden Kids Dental and Orthodontics, we offer several types of braces and orthodontic treatment options for children, teenagers, and adults in Golden, Colorado. Our orthodontic services include traditional metal braces, tooth-colored ceramic braces, self-ligating brackets, and removable clear aligners for eligible patients.

Choosing the right type of braces depends on more than appearance. Tooth alignment, bite relationships, jaw development, treatment complexity, and personal preferences all play an important role in selecting an orthodontic appliance.

Our orthodontic team provides personalized evaluations to help patients understand their options and choose a treatment plan suited to their individual needs.

We proudly serve patients throughout Golden, Lakewood, Arvada, Evergreen, Wheat Ridge, Morrison, West Pleasant View, and surrounding Colorado communities.

Finding the Right Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontic treatment is about more than straightening teeth. Properly aligned teeth and jaws can improve:

Bite function
Oral hygiene
Speech development
Jaw comfort
Smile confidence
Long term oral health

During your orthodontic consultation, our team carefully evaluates tooth alignment, jaw development, bite relationships, and facial balance to determine the best treatment approach.

Which Type of Braces Is Best for Me?

There is no single orthodontic appliance that is best for every patient. Traditional metal braces may be recommended for complex alignment or bite concerns, while ceramic braces offer a less noticeable fixed option. Self-ligating brackets provide a different bracket design, and clear aligners offer removable treatment for patients who are appropriate candidates.

During your orthodontic consultation, our team will consider your dental development, treatment complexity, oral hygiene, lifestyle, and personal goals before recommending a treatment approach.

Metal Braces

Traditional metal braces remain one of the most reliable and effective orthodontic treatment options available. Modern metal braces are smaller, smoother, and more comfortable than braces used in the past.

Metal braces use high grade stainless steel brackets and wires to gradually guide teeth into proper alignment.

Benefits of metal braces include:

Highly effective for complex orthodontic cases
Durable and reliable
Efficient tooth movement
Suitable for children, teens, and adults
Often shorter treatment times for certain cases

Metal braces continue to be one of the most popular orthodontic treatment options for correcting crowding, bite concerns, spacing, and alignment issues.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces function similarly to traditional braces but use clear or tooth colored brackets for a more discreet appearance. Many teens and adults choose ceramic braces because they blend more naturally with the teeth during treatment.

Benefits of ceramic braces include:

Less noticeable appearance
Effective tooth alignment
Comfortable fit
Improved smile aesthetics during treatment

Ceramic braces may not be recommended in every case because they can be slightly more delicate than metal braces. Our orthodontic team will help determine whether ceramic braces are the best option for your smile.

Self-Ligating Braces

Self-ligating braces use specialized orthodontic brackets with built-in clips or doors that hold the archwire in place without conventional elastic ties. These brackets can be made from metal or ceramic materials, depending on the orthodontic system.

Because they use a different mechanism to secure the archwire, self-ligating braces offer an alternative to traditional bracket designs. However, treatment time, comfort, and appointment frequency vary among patients, and self-ligating brackets do not necessarily produce faster results than conventional braces.

At Golden Kids Dental and Orthodontics, our orthodontic team evaluates each patient's bite, tooth alignment, dental development, and treatment goals before recommending the most appropriate bracket system.

Invisalign Teen® & Clear Aligners

For teens and adults seeking a more discreet orthodontic option, Invisalign Teen® and clear aligners provide an alternative to traditional braces.

Clear aligners use custom made transparent trays to gradually move teeth into alignment without brackets or wires.

Benefits of clear aligners include:

Virtually invisible appearance
Removable convenience
Easier brushing and flossing
No food restrictions
Comfortable fit

Clear aligners may be ideal for patients with mild to moderate orthodontic concerns who are committed to wearing aligners consistently.

Early Orthodontic Treatment

Some orthodontic concerns are easier to address while children are still growing. Early orthodontic treatment, also called interceptive orthodontics, focuses on guiding jaw development and improving bite relationships before more serious problems develop.

Early treatment may help:

Reduce crowding
Correct crossbites
Improve jaw alignment
Protect protruding teeth
Guide permanent tooth eruption
Reduce future orthodontic complexity

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children receive an orthodontic evaluation by age 7.

Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment

Comprehensive orthodontic treatment addresses both tooth alignment and bite function. Treatment typically begins once most or all permanent teeth are present.

Comprehensive orthodontic treatment may help correct:

Crooked teeth
Crowding
Gaps between teeth
Overbites
Underbites
Crossbites
Jaw alignment concerns

Our orthodontic team develops personalized treatment plans designed to improve both smile aesthetics and long term oral function.

Adult Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontic treatment is not limited to children and teens. Many adults choose braces or clear aligners to improve smile appearance, correct bite concerns, or address shifting teeth later in life.

Adult orthodontics may help: