Braces in Phoenix, AZ

Blue Orthodontics offers braces at our Phoenix office at 5102 N 7th Street, a short drive from Uptown, Midtown and Alhambra. Dr. Dan Blue, DDS, MS, plans every braces case and offers silver, gold and tooth-colored brackets. Most patients who follow their care plan finish comprehensive treatment in 12 months or less, with visits of 20 to 30 minutes about every two months.

Quick Facts

• Office: Blue Orthodontics Phoenix office, 5102 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014
• Phone: (602) 996-8995 to call, (602) 536-4995 to text
• Your orthodontist: Dr. Dan Blue, DDS, MS
• Braces styles: Silver, gold and tooth-colored brackets
• Typical treatment time: 12 months or less for most comprehensive cases when patients follow instructions
• Visits: 20 to 30 minutes, about every two months
• Cost: Personalized at your complimentary consultation
• Insurance: We participate with most insurance plans

You can get braces in Phoenix at Blue Orthodontics, on 7th Street near Camelback Road. Dr. Dan Blue, a dual-trained orthodontist and prosthodontist, plans and oversees every case. We see patients from age 8 to 108, so kids, teens and adults all start in the same place: a complimentary consultation with no obligation. And today’s braces are smaller, more comfortable and quicker than the braces your parents remember.

Dr. Dan Blue, DDS, MS, provides braces treatment at our Phoenix office. He earned his dental degree, a master’s degree and a prosthodontic certificate at Baylor College of Dentistry, then completed his orthodontic training at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who restores and replaces teeth. Dr. Blue is one of two orthodontists in the Valley who is also a university-trained prosthodontist. That means he plans your braces with the finished smile in mind: tooth length, gum display, smile width and lip support, not only straight lines.

Local dentists often call on Dr. Blue for help planning complex, multistep treatment. He is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontists.

We offer three braces styles in Phoenix: silver, gold and tooth-colored. All three use the same modern wires and bracket designs, so your choice comes down to the look you like best.

Braces style	What you’ll see	You might like it if
Silver braces	Classic metal brackets	You want the familiar braces look
Gold braces	Warm gold-tone brackets	You’d like braces that feel like a fun accessory
Tooth-colored braces	Brackets that blend with your natural tooth shade	You want a quieter look at school or work

Modern braces feel different, too. We regularly avoid the metal bands that used to wrap all the way around teeth. Advanced wire compositions and bracket dimensions also move teeth efficiently, which helps keep treatment shorter.

Curious about the subtle option? Our guide to clear braces for Uptown Phoenix patients walks through how tooth-colored brackets work day to day.

Braces work by applying gentle, steady pressure that guides each tooth into a healthier position over time. Here’s what the process looks like at our Phoenix office.

1. Complimentary consultation. We meet you, look at your smile and answer every question, with no obligation.
2. Custom treatment plan. Dr. Blue maps how each tooth should move and what your finished smile should look like.
3. Braces placement. Our team attaches your brackets and places your first wire.
4. Adjustment visits. You’ll come in about every two months for a visit that usually takes 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Braces off and retainers. Retainers protect the smile you worked for, and we’ll show you exactly how to wear them.

Most of our patients who follow their instructions finish comprehensive treatment in 12 months or less. That news surprises a lot of families who heard stories about four-year treatments from parents or grandparents.

Your exact timeline depends on how much your teeth need to move and how well you keep up with brushing, rubber bands and appointments. We’ll give you a realistic estimate at your consultation, so you can plan around school, sports and work.

Yes, braces are a great fit for teens because they work around the clock with nothing to remove, lose or forget. Visits every two months are short, which makes them easier to fit around class schedules.

We’re proud to support schools across central Phoenix, including Madison School District, Phoenix Union School District, St. Francis Xavier Church and School, Brophy College Preparatory, Xavier College Preparatory and Loyola Academy. Our community giving consistently tops $150,000 a year, and our team knows these school communities well.

Some families like to start braces over summer break, so the first few days of getting used to them happen at home. For more on timing, read our teen braces guide.

Have a child younger than 8? Sign them up for our Kids’ Club. It’s fun, and members get entered in drawings for prizes and gifts.

Yes, adults can absolutely get braces, and we welcome consultations for anyone up to age 108. Tooth-colored brackets keep things low-key at the office.

Adults often have goals beyond straight teeth. If you’re planning crowns, veneers or implants, lining up your teeth first can create better space and positioning for that work. Dr. Blue’s prosthodontic training lets him coordinate that plan with your dentist.

Prefer something removable? Compare your options on our clear aligners in Phoenix page.

We participate with most insurance plans, and our team will help you make the most of your benefits. You’ll know your full cost before you start, with no surprises.

At your complimentary consultation, we’ll walk through your treatment fee, your insurance coverage and your payment options in plain language. Current patients can pay online through our payment portal on the patient resources page.

Our Phoenix office sits at 5102 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014, on 7th Street near Camelback Road. It’s an easy trip for families in Uptown, Midtown, Central Phoenix and Alhambra, and we also see patients from Glendale and Tempe.

Phoenix office hours

• Monday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (phone hours only)
• Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Live closer to Paradise Valley or North Phoenix? Our braces in Scottsdale page covers our Bell Road office. You can also start with a virtual consultation through our contact page.