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What to Look for in a Local Orthodontist

Read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog for advice on what to look for in a local orthodontist. Visit us for all your orthodontic needs.

Exactly how to Pick a Baby-sitter That's Right for Your Kid

Just How These Machines Shape the Future of Manufacturing

Overbite vs. Underbite: How Can an Orthodontist Help?

Read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog for a look at overbites and underbites and how an Orthodontist can help address the issues.

Alternative Approaches for a Better Smile

Enamel Disintegration: Just How Alcohol Damages Your Smile

The Dos & Don'ts of Braces Maintenance

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics of Littleton, CO, shares simple maintenance tips to help you care for your braces.

The Different Types of Braces

Check out our blog post to learn about the different types of braces available at Summit Family Orthodontics in Littleton, CO.

Introductory Guide to Orthodontic Treatment Options

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics gives an overview of the orthodontic treatment options available to straighten your smile.

Foods to Avoid When Your Child Is New to Braces

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics of Littleton, CO, recommends which foods your child should avoid while wearing braces.

Orthodontic Myths Debunked

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics debunks common myths about orthodontic treatment. Please contact us for more information!

Mail-Order Teeth Straightening vs. Visiting an Experienced Orthodontist

Mail-order teeth straightening may seem convenient. In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics explains the risks of these services.

How to Help Your Child Keep Their Braces Clean

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics recommends how your child can maintain good oral health during their orthodontic treatment.

Why Should I Wear My Retainer?

A retainer is a critical appliance for smile maintenance after orthodontic treatment. Learn more in our Summit Family Orthodontics blog post.

Is My Child Responsible Enough for Invisalign?

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics points out factors to think about when considering Invisalign clear aligners for your child.

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Why We Take Digital Dental Impressions

Summit Family Orthodontics utilizes digital dental impressions to make your care more efficient and comfortable. Learn more in our blog post!

Who Can Get Clear Aligners?

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics explores signs that indicate clear aligners could be a good orthodontic solution for your smile!

Can Orthodontic Treatment Benefit Your Dental Health?

On our blog, Summit Family Orthodontics explains the dental health benefits of straight teeth. Schedule your orthodontic consultation today!

Our Rewards Program at Summit Family Orthodontics

Summit Family Orthodontics is so grateful for our patients & loves giving back to them with our rewards program! Learn more in our blog post.

Why Are Retainers So Important?

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics explains why it's critical to wear your retainers after you finish orthodontic treatment.

Signs You Need Orthodontic Treatment

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics explores 3 issues that orthodontic treatment can address. Contact us to schedule a consultation!

What Age Should My Child Start Orthodontics?

In our blog post, Summit Family Orthodontics reveals when to schedule your child's first consultation with an orthodontist in Littleton, CO.

Reasons to Consider Invisalign

Summit Family Orthodontics offers Invisalign, a clear alternative to braces. Learn why you should consider clear aligners in our blog post!

Meet Summit Family Kids' New Pediatric Dentist!

Summit Family Kids Dentistry is a partner of Summit Family Orthodontics & we'd like to welcome our new pediatric dentist, Dr. Ximena Pareja!

At-Home Remedies for Orthodontic Discomfort

Getting braces tightened can cause discomfort. Summit Family Orthodontics suggests a few ways to help you make your child more comfortable.

Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities in Littleton

The family-friendly orthodontic team at Summit Family Orthodontics has some family-friendly ideas for summer fun in and around Littleton, CO.

Why Are Retainers Necessary After Orthodontics?

Summit Family Orthodontics offers a wide variety of orthodontic treatment options to help you improve your smile. Call to schedule your visit.

How Do Invisalign Aligners Work?

Looking for a way to obtain a straighter smile without committing to a mouth full of metal? Our Littleton, CO team offers Invisalign aligners.

What Happens if I Have an Underbite?

An underbite occurs when the lower teeth extend out farther than the upper teeth. Our Littleton team can help you get the treatment you need.

Keeping Your Teeth Clean with Braces

Braces are the way to a straighter smile. Along the way it's important to keep your smile clean & healthy. Our Littleton team has some tips.

The Gift of Straight Teeth

Common Orthodontic Issues

There are many reasons why you might need braces. Our Littleton orthodontic team has options for all ages and situations. Come see us today!

Orthodontic Health - It's More Than Just Cosmetic

Summit Family Orthodontics is celebrating National Orthodontic Health Month with information on why orthodontic treatment is so important.

Fun Fall Braces Color Combinations

Our Littleton, CO orthodontic team has some fall fashion advice if you are looking to accessorize your look with your smile!,Our Littleton, CO orthodontic team has some fall fashion advice if you are looking to accessorize your look with your smile!

Why Surgery Might Be Necessary Before Getting Braces

Summit Family Orthodontics offers braces for all ages. Come in for a consultation to see which type of braces will be right for you!,Summit Family Orthodontics offers braces for all ages. Come in for a consultation to see which type of braces will be right for you!

How Does Invisalign Straighten Teeth?

Invisalign® straightens the teeth without metal brackets, leaving you with a beautiful smile. Contact our Littleton, CO team to learn more!,Invisalign® straightens the teeth without metal brackets, leaving you with a beautiful smile. Contact our Littleton, CO team to learn more!

What Is the Purpose of Elastics?

We provide a wide range of services to help both adults and kids get a healthy, straight smile. Call to schedule a consultation.,We provide a wide range of services to help both adults and kids get a healthy, straight smile. Call to schedule a consultation.

Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed to Get Braces?

Contact Summit Family Orthodontics in Littleton, CO, for a consultation if you are interested in getting braces but are concerned about your wisdom teeth.,Contact Summit Family Orthodontics in Littleton, CO, for a consultation if you are interested in getting braces but are concerned about your wisdom teeth.

Braces Are Not Just For Kids!

Read our blog for some tooth-straightening solutions that are popular with our adult patients. It's never too late to improve your smile.,Read our blog for some tooth-straightening solutions that are popular with our adult patients. It's never too late to improve your smile.

What's the Best Age to Visit an Orthodontist?

Bring your child in to Summit Family Orthodontics at around age 7 so we can start correcting potential problems with early intervention appliances!,Bring your child in to Summit Family Orthodontics at around age 7 so we can start correcting potential problems with early intervention appliances!

What To Expect at Your Orthodontic Consultation

The Summit Family Orthodontic team can’t wait to help you achieve a beautifully straight smile. Get started with a free consultation!,The Summit Family Orthodontic team can’t wait to help you achieve a beautifully straight smile. Get started with a free consultation!

Does a Palatal Expander Hurt?

Palatal expanders are popular with younger patients who want to avoid intensive orthodontic care in the future. Come in for a consultation!,Palatal expanders are popular with younger patients who want to avoid intensive orthodontic care in the future. Come in for a consultation!

Can I Still Have Braces if I Have Missing Teeth?

Don't let a missing tooth stop you from getting braces. Summit Family Orthodontics can help with solutions to get you a straight smile.,Don't let a missing tooth stop you from getting braces. Summit Family Orthodontics can help with solutions to get you a straight smile.

Will the Orthodontist Take My Insurance?

Getting braces is a major financial commitment. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our blog and our Littleton team has answers.,Getting braces is a major financial commitment. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our blog and our Littleton team has answers.

What Are the Benefits of Invisalign?

Metal braces used to be the only way to get a straight smile. Not anymore! Come visit our Littleton office for an Invisalign consultation.,Metal braces used to be the only way to get a straight smile. Not anymore! Come visit our Littleton office for an Invisalign consultation.

Orthodontics Is More Than Cosmetic

There are more benefits to orthodontics than cosmetic and esthetic ones! Schedule an appointment with us today.,There are more benefits to orthodontics than cosmetic and esthetic ones! Schedule an appointment with us today.

Are There Restrictions to What I Can Eat While Using Clear Aligners?

When it comes to eating with clear aligners, what options do you have? Find out just how much freedom you have to eat what you want.,When it comes to eating with clear aligners, what options do you have? Find out just how much freedom you have to eat what you want.

How Often & How Long Do I Have to Wear My Retainer?

Summit Family Orthodontics encourages our patients to wear their retainers so their beautiful new straight smiles stay that way!,Summit Family Orthodontics encourages our patients to wear their retainers so their beautiful new straight smiles stay that way!

Affordable Orthodontics in Littleton, CO

We know the value of orthodontic procedures! Read our blog to learn how we make orthodontics accessible and affordable to all our patients.,We know the value of orthodontic procedures! Read our blog to learn how we make orthodontics accessible and affordable to all our patients.

What Will My Child's Braces Cost?

Braces are an investment in your kid's future. Come in for a complimentary consult so we can determine the best course of treatment & price.,Braces are an investment in your kid's future. Come in for a complimentary consult so we can determine the best course of treatment & price.

At-Home Remedies for Braces Pain

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Can Teeth Shift After Braces?

Read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog to learn why teeth shift after braces. If your teeth have moved after braces, call us!,Read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog to learn why teeth shift after braces. If your teeth have moved after braces, call us!

Is Invisalign Better Than Braces?

On our Summit Family Orthodontics blog post, learn what patients love about Invisalign. Schedule a consultation to find your perfect orthodontic treatment!,On our Summit Family Orthodontics blog post, learn what patients love about Invisalign. Schedule a consultation to find your perfect orthodontic treatment!

Common Orthodontic Problems In Kids

Some orthodontic problems can start at an early age. These are some of the dental issues that could potentially affect your kids.,Some orthodontic problems can start at an early age. These are some of the dental issues that could potentially affect your kids.

How to Stop Braces Wire From Poking

If your braces wire is poking your cheek, read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog post for tips to ease your discomfort! Contact us for more braces help.,If your braces wire is poking your cheek, read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog post for tips to ease your discomfort! Contact us for more braces help.

How Much Do Braces Cost for Kids?

Read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog to learn how we make kids' braces affordable with a variety of payment options. Schedule a free consultation today!,Read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog to learn how we make kids' braces affordable with a variety of payment options. Schedule a free consultation today!

Swollen Gums From Braces

If you have braces & swollen gums, read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog to learn about potential causes. Contact us for ways to improve your gum health!,If you have braces & swollen gums, read our Summit Family Orthodontics blog to learn about potential causes. Contact us for ways to improve your gum health!

What Are Those Rubber Bands on Braces?

Read Summit Family Orthodontics's blog post to learn why some patients wear rubber bands on their braces. Contact us with all your braces-related questions!,Read Summit Family Orthodontics's blog post to learn why some patients wear rubber bands on their braces. Contact us with all your braces-related questions!

Taryn's Thoughts: Post 2

Four months have passed since the last time we caught up with Taryn! A lot has happened since her journey started!,Four months have passed since the last time we caught up with Taryn! A lot has happened since her journey started!

What to Do If Your Braces Break

Check out Summit Family Orthodontics's blog post to learn what to do if your braces break. Call us ASAP at 720-330-2712 to resolve any orthodontic issues!,Check out Summit Family Orthodontics's blog post to learn what to do if your braces break. Call us ASAP at 720-330-2712 to resolve any orthodontic issues!

Why Do Teeth Shift?

Check out Summit Family Orthodontics's blog post to learn about why teeth shift. If you have misaligned teeth, schedule a complimentary consultation today!,Check out Summit Family Orthodontics's blog post to learn about why teeth shift. If you have misaligned teeth, schedule a complimentary consultation today!

Signs Your Child Needs Braces

There are many reasons why someone needs orthodontic treatment. Reasons range from incredibly complicated tooth or jaw issues to overall aesthetic appearance. Signs include,There are many reasons why someone needs orthodontic treatment. Reasons range from incredibly complicated tooth or jaw issues to overall aesthetic appearance. Signs include

Foods That Are Good for Kids with Braces

Check out Summit Family Orthodontics' blog post for 5 easy and tasty foods for kids with braces. Contact us if you have additional braces-related questions.,Check out Summit Family Orthodontics' blog post for 5 easy and tasty foods for kids with braces. Contact us if you have additional braces-related questions.

Tips for Keeping Your Braces Clean

Read Summit Family Orthodontics' blog post to learn 5 tips that will keep your braces clean & your teeth cavity-free. Contact us for more oral hygiene tips!,Read Summit Family Orthodontics' blog post to learn 5 tips that will keep your braces clean & your teeth cavity-free. Contact us for more oral hygiene tips!

Should I Get a Water Flosser for My Braces?

If you wear braces, check out Summit Family Orthodontics' post to help you decide if you would benefit from a water flosser.,If you wear braces, check out Summit Family Orthodontics' post to help you decide if you would benefit from a water flosser.

Rewards Program

Did you know that we have a Rewards Program? That's right! You can earn points at each of appointment to save up for awesome prizes!,Did you know that we have a Rewards Program? That's right! You can earn points at each of appointment to save up for awesome prizes!

Taryn's Thoughts: Post 1

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get braces? Does it hurt? What's the process like? What can I eat? We will be following Taryn,,Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get braces? Does it hurt? What's the process like? What can I eat? We will be following Taryn,

4 Long-Term Effects of Crooked Teeth

Read our blog post to discover how crooked teeth can negatively affect your health. Achieve your dream smile at Summit Family Orthodontics in Littleton, CO!,Read our blog post to discover how crooked teeth can negatively affect your health. Achieve your dream smile at Summit Family Orthodontics in Littleton, CO!

The Process of Getting Braces

Getting braces can be daunting and slightly overwhelming. However, knowing what to expect during each step of the process can help alleviate some of your an,Getting braces can be daunting and slightly overwhelming. However, knowing what to expect during each step of the process can help alleviate some of your an

The Importance of Retainers

The main purpose of retainers is to “retain” the teeth in one position. After orthodontics, whether that be braces, expansion, Invisalign, or a combination,The main purpose of retainers is to “retain” the teeth in one position. After orthodontics, whether that be braces, expansion, Invisalign, or a combination

Orthodontic Case Giveaway

Do you know an outstanding person in our community who would benefit from braces but can't afford it? Starting on May 1st...,Do you know an outstanding person in our community who would benefit from braces but can't afford it? Starting on May 1st...

Meet Taryn, Our Free Orthodontic Case Winner!

We are excited to announce Taryn Elliott as the winner of our Free Orthodontic Case Giveaway! After receiving several nomination photos...,We are excited to announce Taryn Elliott as the winner of our Free Orthodontic Case Giveaway! After receiving several nomination photos...

Get to Know the Ortho Team

Here at Summit Family Orthodontics, we strive to make your experience enjoyable! Our assistants dedicate themselves...,Here at Summit Family Orthodontics, we strive to make your experience enjoyable! Our assistants dedicate themselves...

What is Tooth Decalcification?

White scars are caused by the loss of minerals from the teeth. This erosion occurs when tooth enamel interacts with acid from food...,White scars are caused by the loss of minerals from the teeth. This erosion occurs when tooth enamel interacts with acid from food...

3 Advantages of Invisalign

For years, braces have been the go-to method to get a straighter smile, however, Invisalign is becoming more popular in orthodontics.,For years, braces have been the go-to method to get a straighter smile, however, Invisalign is becoming more popular in orthodontics.

Q & A With Dr. Allen

Dr. Jack Allen is considered one of the best orthodontists in Colorado, having been repeatedly recognized as one of Denver's Top Dentists.,Dr. Jack Allen is considered one of the best orthodontists in Colorado, having been repeatedly recognized as one of Denver's Top Dentists.

Prophy Jet Technology

At Summit Family Orthodontics we pride ourselves in being the only office in Colorado to offer our patients with a Prophy Jet cleaning at every appointment.,At Summit Family Orthodontics we pride ourselves in being the only office in Colorado to offer our patients with a Prophy Jet cleaning at every appointment.

Welcome to Summit Family Orthodontics!

At Summit Family Orthodontics, we believe that achieving a beautiful, confident smile is about more than just straightening teeth – it's about embracing a comprehensive approach to oral health that sets you up for a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles. Led by the highly skilled and compassionate Dr. Michelle Mian, our team is dedicated to providing personalized, cutting-edge orthodontic care that prioritizes your overall well-being.