Serving Hartford, CT
Hartford orthodontic practice for kids, teens, and adults — Invisalign Diamond+ Top 1% provider, traditional and clear braces, early intervention screening, and free initial consultations with same-week scheduling.
Hartford orthodontic practice for kids, teens, and adults — Invisalign Diamond+ Top 1% provider, traditional and ceramic braces, early intervention screening starting at age 7, and the kind of consultative honesty that tells you when treatment isn't needed yet (or isn't needed at all). Free initial consultation, transparent pricing, and most major insurance accepted.
By the Numbers
Years in Hartford
Smiles Designed
Google + Healthgrades
Top 1% Provider
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The Reality
Sound familiar?
These are the situations we help Hartford customers solve every week.
- →Your kid's orthodontist quoted $7,800 for braces and you have no idea if that's reasonable or above-market
- →You've been told your child needs Phase 1 treatment at age 8 and you can't tell if it's actually needed or upsold
- →You're an adult who's been thinking about Invisalign for three years and you keep stalling because every consultation feels like a sales pitch
- →Your dentist referred you to an orthodontist for a crossbite and you don't know if you should get a second opinion
- →Three orthodontic offices quoted $4,200 to $9,800 for the same treatment plan and the differences make no sense
Our Services
What we treat.
Service · 01
Children & Teen Braces
Traditional metal braces, ceramic clear braces, and lingual (back-of-tooth) braces for children and teens. Treatment plans typically 12–24 months. Includes all adjustments, retainer at completion, and a 24-month post-treatment retention check. Most major dental insurance accepted with verified benefits before treatment starts.
Service · 02
Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Invisalign Diamond+ Top 1% provider. Clear-aligner treatment for teens and adults — most cases 6–18 months. Includes digital intraoral scan (no impressions), all aligner trays, refinement aligners if needed, and a clear retainer at completion. Treatment progress reviewed every 6–8 weeks.
Service · 03
Adult Orthodontics
Adult-specific orthodontic care — Invisalign, lingual braces, and ceramic braces for working professionals who want subtle treatment. We coordinate with your general dentist on existing crowns, implants, and gum health. Discreet aesthetic options available for adults who don't want visible orthodontia.
Service · 04
Early Intervention & Phase 1 Treatment
AAO recommends orthodontic screening starting at age 7. Phase 1 treatment (age 7–10) addresses crossbite, severe crowding, and growth-related issues before all permanent teeth are in. We're honest about when Phase 1 is needed (about 25% of cases) and when waiting is the better answer (75% of cases).
The Difference
Why Greater Hartford families choose Pinecrest.
Invisalign Diamond+ Top 1% Provider
We complete more Invisalign cases per year than any other Hartford-area provider. That experience matters — most adult Invisalign cases finish faster and with fewer refinements when the orthodontist has run thousands of cases. Our refinement rate is well below the industry average.
Honest About When Treatment Isn't Needed
We've turned away about 18% of new-patient Phase 1 referrals over the last year because the kid simply didn't need it yet. We've recommended a wait-and-watch approach to roughly 30% of adult Invisalign inquiries because the issue was cosmetic and the patient should weigh that honestly. We'd rather lose the case than oversell.
Transparent All-In Pricing
Single all-in treatment fee covers consultation, records, all adjustments, refinement aligners, retainer at completion, and 24-month post-treatment check. No surprise add-ons. Most insurance covered up to lifetime orthodontic max ($1,500–$3,500 typical), with the remainder financeable at 0% over the treatment timeline.
Free Initial Consultation
Free 45-minute initial consultation includes exam, digital intraoral scan, treatment-plan review with the orthodontist (not a treatment coordinator), and a written all-in price. You leave with a real plan and a real number — or with us telling you treatment isn't needed yet. Either way, no pressure.
Common Questions
You probably want to know.
How much does treatment cost?+
Children's braces: $4,800–$6,800. Teen Invisalign or ceramic braces: $5,200–$7,400. Adult Invisalign: $4,200–$8,500 depending on case complexity. Phase 1 (early intervention): $2,400–$3,800. All-in pricing covers exams, adjustments, refinements, and retainers. Most insurance covers $1,500–$3,500.
How long does treatment take?+
Children's braces: 18–24 months typical. Teen Invisalign: 12–18 months. Adult Invisalign: 6–18 months depending on complexity. Phase 1: 8–14 months. Most patients wear retainers indefinitely (nights only after the first year) to prevent regression.
Invisalign vs braces — which is right?+
Most cases work for either. Invisalign best for adults, working professionals, and motivated teens who'll wear aligners 22 hours a day. Braces best for younger kids (compliance is automatic), complex bite issues, and patients who don't want to manage aligner trays. We recommend honestly based on the case, not on what's most profitable for us.
When should my child's first orthodontic visit happen?+
AAO recommends an orthodontic screening at age 7 — when the first permanent molars are in and we can identify growth-related issues that benefit from early intervention. About 75% of 7-year-old screenings result in 'come back at age 11–12' because nothing's needed yet. The other 25% benefit from Phase 1 treatment.
Do you take my insurance?+
We're in-network with Delta Dental, Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, MetLife, and most major dental insurers covering orthodontia. We verify your specific benefits (lifetime ortho max, age limits, percentage coverage) before treatment starts so you know exactly what's covered and what isn't.
Get the consultation that's actually a consultation. Not a sales pitch.
Free 45-minute initial consultation with the orthodontist (not a treatment coordinator) — exam, digital scan, written treatment plan with all-in pricing, and an honest recommendation. Even if that recommendation is 'come back in 2 years.'
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Hartford, CT
Pinecrest Orthodontics
1290 Asylum Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone
(860) 555-0143Service Area
Hartford · West Hartford · Glastonbury · Avon · Simsbury · Manchester · Farmington · Greater Hartford Capital Region