Your dentist mentioned crowding at your 7-year-old’s last cleaning. Your teenager has senior photos coming up. And maybe you’ve spent twenty years smiling with your mouth closed.
Three different ages. One question keeps coming up: is now the right time?
At Williams Orthodontics, you get a straight answer. Dr. Bryan Williams, DDS, MSD, has been the orthodontist in Evergreen and Conifer since 2005. He’ll tell you what’s needed now, what can wait, and why. Sometimes the honest answer is “not yet,” and that’s the answer you’ll hear.
Here’s the thing about orthodontics. The number on the birthday cake doesn’t decide much. Timing does.
A jaw that’s still growing opens up options that close later on. A grown jaw calls for a different plan. Start too early, and a child might end up in braces twice. Wait too long, and a simple fix can turn into a harder one.
That’s why Dr. Williams builds every plan around a habit he’s held his whole career: start at the right time, not too late or not too early. From there, he plans for efficient treatment from day one, so the time you spend in braces or clear aligners is time that’s working for you.
When a dentist flags a crossbite or crowding, most parents leave with more questions than answers. Is my child too young? Are we going to do braces twice? Nobody wants to put a 7-year-old through more than they have to.
Some seven-year-olds need treatment now. Most don’t. Dr. Williams checks your child’s bite and jaw growth, then tells you which group your child falls into and why. If early treatment will make a real difference, he’ll walk you through it. If waiting is the better plan, you’ll hear that too.
Kids get that same patience. One mom whose son started treatment at age 7 shared that the team explained each step and each appointment to him, not just to her. See how we approach orthodontics for children and early treatment.
Practices, games, school, and a part-time job. Your teen’s week is already full, and yours is probably fuller. The last thing you need is treatment that drags past the timeline or a drive down the hill for every adjustment.
Two mountain offices make it easier. You’ll find us in Evergreen on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and in Conifer on Wednesday, with the same doctor at both. Appointments run on time, so families from Pine, Bailey, Kittredge, and Idaho Springs can get in and get back to their day.
Plenty of parents here are on their second, third, or fourth child with us. One mom who brought all four of her kids through treatment said they never complained about going to the orthodontist. Learn how orthodontics for teens works around school and sports.
Maybe you never had braces. Maybe you did, and your teeth drifted. Or maybe an old bite is now chipping and wearing down your teeth, and you’re tired of hiding it in photos.
Whatever brought you here, you’ll be treated like an adult. Dr. Williams explains how your bite works, what’s causing the problem, and which options fit, including clear aligners and clear braces. If you’re nervous, say so. One adult patient with anxiety shared that the team set her up in a private room before she even asked.
Look, some adults have already heard the word “surgery.” If surgery would truly change your outcome, Dr. Williams will tell you plainly and explain why. If another path fits your case, he’ll show you that, too. One patient who had been told by several orthodontists that he needed jaw surgery said Dr. Williams built clay models to work through the details, then explained everything to him. Explore orthodontics for adults to see what treatment could look like for you.
Orthodontists train two to three years beyond dental school to understand how teeth, bite, and jaw move together. For Dr. Williams, that’s the whole job. He graduated valedictorian from Indiana University School of Dentistry and then completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Washington.
Orthodontics runs in his family. His father was an orthodontist, and Bryan was trimming plaster models in his dad’s lab as a high schooler. In 2005, he bought the practice in Evergreen and Conifer, and he’s run both offices himself ever since. Dentists across the Denver area have voted him a 5280 Top Dentist in Orthodontics for 19 years.
So what does that mean for you? Your youngest sees the same orthodontist your neighbor’s kids saw. Your teen gets a doctor who already knows the family. And you get the one who’ll remember all of you.
He does the explaining himself, too. At your consultation, Dr. Williams checks your bite, jaw, and smile width in person, then talks through each option in plain words. You leave knowing what your smile needs and what it doesn’t.
Every recommendation here passes one test. Would Dr. Williams do this for his own child?
If the honest answer is “not yet” or “you don’t need that,” that’s what you’ll hear, even when it doesn’t help the business. Parents notice. They talk about being told what’s needed now versus later, with no hidden agenda. That kind of straight talk is a big part of why Williams Orthodontics holds a 5.0 rating across more than 200 Google reviews.
But here’s what matters most: you walk out with a plan you understand and trust, whether it starts today or a year from now.
Here are answers to the questions parents and adult patients in Evergreen and Conifer ask most.
Many families come in around age 7, often after their dentist spots crowding or a crossbite. An early visit doesn’t mean early treatment. Dr. Williams will tell you whether your child needs care now or whether waiting is the better plan.
Not necessarily. Two-phase treatment only makes sense when starting early changes the outcome. If it won’t, Dr. Williams will recommend waiting so treatment can happen once, at the right time.
Adults come to us for crooked teeth, teeth that shifted after braces years ago, and bites that are wearing down their teeth. Dr. Williams will look at your bite and jaw and give you an honest read on your options. You won’t be rushed, and you won’t be judged.
It depends on the bite. Clear aligners are a great fit for some cases, and braces are the better choice for others. Dr. Williams will explain which option fits your teen and why.
Yes. Dr. Williams sees patients at both offices, Evergreen on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and Conifer on Wednesday. Both offices are closed Fridays.
Cost depends on the treatment you or your child needs, so there isn’t one set price. You’ll know your total cost before you start, and the team handles your insurance for you. We’ll also help you set up payments that fit your budget.
Whether it’s your 8-year-old, your 15-year-old, or you, the first step looks the same. Come in, let Dr. Williams take a look, and get an honest answer about timing.
Your visit includes a digital 3D scan and a treatment simulation, so you can see how the teeth would move before you decide anything. Book your consultation at our Evergreen or Conifer office, or call (303) 670-5878.
