Your dentist just said your child should see an orthodontist. Or maybe you’ve lived with a bite that’s been chipping and wearing down your teeth for years, and you’re finally ready to deal with it. Either way, you searched for an “advanced orthodontist near me” because you want the newest and best tools and an honest answer.
Here’s the thing. Technology alone doesn’t move a single tooth. A specialist does, using those tools to see more, plan better, and explain it all so you understand what’s happening in your own mouth.
That’s how Dr. Bryan Williams, DDS, MSD, has used technology in his Evergreen and Conifer offices since he took over the practice in 2005.
Dr. Williams graduated valedictorian from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Then he spent two to three more years in orthodontic residency at the University of Washington, one of the top programs in the country. All of that extra training is about one thing: how teeth, bite, and jaw move together.
So when he looks at your 3D scan, he isn’t just hunting for crooked teeth. He’s studying how your bite comes together, how wide your smile is, and how your jaw is growing or has grown. The scan shows the details. His training tells him what those details mean for you.
He grew up trimming plaster models in his father’s orthodontic lab. Today most of those models are digital. The habit of studying every detail came with him.
Nobody wants to sign up for months of treatment based on a guess. Your first visit is set up so you can see what’s going on, ask every question you have, and leave with a clear picture.
Remember biting into a tray of thick, gooey impression material and waiting for it to set? A digital 3D scan replaces all of that. A small wand captures your teeth and bite in a few minutes, and a detailed 3D model shows up on the screen right away.
For a nervous seven-year-old, that makes for a much easier first visit. For you, it means a precise model that Dr. Williams can turn, zoom in on, and walk you through tooth by tooth.
Digital x-rays show what’s happening below the gumline, like teeth that haven’t come in yet and how the jaw is developing. The images pop up on screen in moments. Dr. Williams pulls them up and points out what he sees, so you’re never just nodding along.
Your consultation includes a 3D scan and a treatment simulation. You get to watch how your teeth could move, step by step, before you decide anything. It turns “trust me” into “here’s the plan, see it for yourself.”
Is my child too young for this? Will we end up doing braces twice? Parents ask these questions all the time, and they deserve a straight answer.
Dr. Williams believes treatment should start at the right time, not too late and not too early. Treatment planning software helps him track growth and map out what’s needed now and what can wait. Sometimes the answer is to start now. Sometimes it’s “not yet, let’s keep an eye on it.”
If the honest answer is “not yet,” that’s the answer you’ll hear. He recommends what’s best for the patient, even when it doesn’t benefit the business. And if you’re an adult wondering whether it’s too late? The same planning tools help him map out a fix for a bite that’s bothered you for decades.
Efficient treatment starts with the plan, not the hardware. Dr. Williams plans every case to be efficient from day one, then picks the appliance that fits your teeth, your goals, and your schedule. You can compare every option on our types of orthodontic appliances page.
Metal braces are still the workhorse for good reason. If you’d rather they blend in, clear braces use tooth-colored brackets that are harder to spot in photos. Self-ligating braces hold the wire in place with a small built-in clip instead of elastic ties.
Digital planning and 3D printing help carry the details from the screen to your smile. The result is a plan you saw on day one, built into what you wear.
Removable clear aligners work for many teens and adults, and early-treatment clear aligners can help some younger kids when the timing is right. Each set is designed from your 3D scan. Dr. Williams has been a certified clear aligner provider since 2002, before he even finished residency.
What does that mean for you? Your aligners are planned by an orthodontic specialist who looks at your bite and jaw, not just how straight your teeth look in the mirror.
Some bites need extra help. Temporary anchorage devices, or TADs, are tiny temporary anchors that give Dr. Williams more control over how certain teeth move. Palatal expanders gently widen the upper jaw while a child is still growing.
Some adults who were told they needed jaw surgery have found these tools open up other options worth discussing. Every case is different, though. When surgery truly changes the outcome, Dr. Williams will tell you that too.
Want to move things along? Dr. Williams offers an accelerated treatment option for patients who are a good fit. He’ll tell you honestly whether it makes sense for your case before you spend a dime on it.
Your calendar is already packed with school, practices, and games. The last thing you need is extra driving.
That’s why optional same-day starts let many patients begin treatment at the same visit as their consultation. Virtual consultations let you ask your first questions from home. And with offices in Evergreen on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and in Conifer on Wednesday, families from Kittredge, Bergen Park, Genesee, Aspen Park, Pine, Bailey, and Idaho Springs get seen close to home, on time, by the same doctor at both offices.
Look, a scanner is a tool. What you get here is the orthodontist who built your plan sitting down with you and explaining it himself, in plain terms, for as long as you need.
One adult patient had heard from several orthodontists over the years that he’d need his upper and lower jaws broken. Dr. Williams studied his case in detail, even building clay models to work through it, then explained every option to him. That mix of modern tools and old-fashioned attention is why Williams Orthodontics holds a 5.0 rating across 204 Google reviews.
But here’s what matters most. You’ll leave knowing exactly what your smile needs, what can wait, and why. Explore everything we offer on our orthodontic treatments page.
No. A small wand moves over your teeth and captures images, and most scans take just a few minutes. There’s no putty, no gagging, and nothing to bite down on. Kids usually think it’s pretty cool to see their teeth on the screen.
Technology helps, but the plan is what makes the difference. Dr. Williams uses digital scans, x-rays, and planning software to see your bite and jaw in detail. His specialist training is what turns those images into a plan built for you.
Yes. Your consultation includes a 3D scan and a treatment simulation that shows how your teeth could move over time. Dr. Williams walks you through it and answers your questions before you decide anything.
Every plan is built for efficient treatment from day one, and appointments run on time. Some patients are a good fit for the accelerated treatment option. Dr. Williams will give you an honest timeline for your case rather than a one-size-fits-all promise.
Yes. He believes in starting at the right time, not too early and not too late. If the answer is “not yet,” that’s what you’ll hear, along with a plan to keep an eye on things.
You don’t have to figure out what your smile needs on your own. Book a consultation, get a digital 3D scan and treatment simulation, and hear the plan from Dr. Williams himself.
Call (303) 670-5878 to schedule at our Evergreen office or our Conifer office. Your first look at your new smile is closer than you think.
