City: The Colony
Searching for an orthodontist in The Colony? This lakeside community has more options than you might expect, from The Tribute and Stewart Peninsula to Austin Ranch. This page helps you compare them the smart way: by who owns each practice, whether the orthodontist is board certified, and what they actually treat.
How much do braces and Invisalign cost in The Colony?
Metal & ceramic braces
The workhorse option, and the most flexible for complex cases.
Invisalign & clear aligners
Discreet and removable. Popular with teens and adults.
Do Medicaid and CHIP cover braces in Texas?
Only in limited cases, and only for kids. Texas Medicaid and CHIP cover orthodontics for patients under 21 through Texas Health Steps, but just when braces are medically necessary, such as a cleft palate or another serious functional problem. Routine or cosmetic alignment is not covered, and prior authorization is always required.
Braces, Invisalign, or clear aligners?
Kids and teens often do great with traditional braces, especially for bigger bite corrections, while many adults lean toward Invisalign because it is barely noticeable at work and comes out at dinner. Clear aligners, including newer systems like Angel Aligners, sit in between. The right pick depends on your case, your routine, and your budget, and a good consultation will walk you through all three.
Private practice or corporate group?
It is the question almost nobody tells you to ask, and it shapes your experience more than you would expect. At a privately owned office, the orthodontist treating your kid is usually the same person whose name is on the door. Corporate-backed offices can be a fine fit too, often with longer hours and several locations, though their plans sometimes follow company playbooks. There is no universally right answer, only the one that fits your family.
Elate Orthodontics
The Colony is where it all started. Elate Orthodontics opened its original office here before expanding across Frisco, and it is still proudly privately owned. Husband-and-wife orthodontists Dr. Kevin Baharvand, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and Dr. Julia Kang, both trained at Boston University, treat everything from early and teen cases to Invisalign, Angel Aligners, and complex airway-focused and surgical care. See their The Colony profile or visit elateorthodontics.com.
Who owns the orthodontists in The Colony?
Here is every practice in our directory for The Colony, grouped by who owns it. Tap any name for the full profile.
Orthodontists across The Colony neighborhoods
The Colony is compact but spread along the lake, so families usually choose by what is closest. You will find practices serving these areas and ZIP codes:
Nearby, it is an easy drive to Frisco, Plano, or Prosper if an office there fits your schedule better.
How to pick the right orthodontist in The Colony
Start with board certification. Becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics is voluntary, so the orthodontists who earn it are showing they went the extra mile. From there, ask how consultations work, what happens when a bracket pops off at the worst possible time, and whether they actually offer the treatment you want. Then trust your gut after the first visit.
