Guiding Growing Smiles With Braces
Braces have helped generations of children grow into healthy, confident smiles, and they remain a trusted choice for good reason. At Bright Star Kids Dentistry, braces are provided by our orthodontist, Dr. Dafne Ellis, DMD, MS, right here in the Commerce City office your child already knows.
Braces work through small, steady adjustments. Gentle pressure over time guides teeth into healthier positions, improving how your child's bite fits together and making teeth easier to clean. Every child's plan is individual, and we explain each step in language your whole family understands.
Why Families Choose Braces
Braces can address a wide range of concerns: crowded teeth, gaps, and bites that do not quite fit together. Because they stay in place around the clock, they work continuously without depending on your child remembering to wear anything, which makes them a dependable option for younger patients especially.
Braces are also part of a friendly experience here. Regular visits become a familiar routine with a team your child likes, and each adjustment appointment is a chance to see real progress. Many families start with our orthodontic consultation to learn whether braces are the right fit for their child.
- Orthodontic care provided by Dr. Dafne Ellis, DMD, MS
- Addresses crowding, gaps, and bite concerns
- Works continuously without daily reminders
- Orthodontic consultation available
- Same office as your child’s dental visits
Who May Benefit From Braces?
Braces may be considered for crowding, gaps, bite concerns, or teeth that need more structured guidance as a child grows. A consultation is the right place to ask about candidacy because age, jaw development, tooth position, oral hygiene, and the child's ability to attend follow-up visits all affect the plan.
Before braces are placed, the orthodontic team reviews records and explains what the appliance is intended to change. Treatment timing and cost vary with the complexity of the bite, the type of braces, visits required, and whether additional care is needed. Our team can discuss general financial and insurance questions before you decide.
Braces are not the only orthodontic option. Depending on the goals and development, Dr. Ellis may discuss clear aligners, monitoring, or another approach. The consultation is designed to answer those questions honestly and help your family choose a path that fits your child.
The Braces Journey
Orthodontic consultation
Call to schedule an orthodontic consultation, where the orthodontic team evaluates your child’s smile and discusses options.
Getting braces
Brackets and wires are placed gently, and we make sure your child knows exactly how to care for them.
Regular adjustments
Quick periodic visits keep progress moving, and your child sees the changes add up.
The big reveal
When treatment is complete, braces come off and a custom retainer protects your child’s new smile.
Living With Braces
Home care
Brushing around brackets and using the recommended flossing tool keep gums and enamel healthy throughout treatment.
Sports & activities
A sports mouth guard can protect the mouth, and the orthodontic team can talk through activities that need extra planning.
Adjustment visits
Follow-up visits let Dr. Ellis check movement, make adjustments, and respond to broken brackets or wires.
The whole dental plan
Orthodontic care works best alongside routine dental exams, healthy home care, and protection during sports.