Fort Collins orthodontist to join national charity

FORT COLLINS — The recently opened Fort Collins branch of a Denver-based orthodontic office, All About Braces, will join a national charity aimed at helping low-income children and their families afford braces.

All About Braces, located at 1015 S. Taft Hill Road in Fort Collins, will join with Smiles Change Lives, whose goal is to fit 25 children per with braces.  The organization serves families who do not qualify for or meet the guidelines for Medicaid.

“Each child will receive top-of-the-line orthodontic treatment for a great orthodontist in their area,” said Dr. Hillary Nieberg Baskin, Colorado SCL program champion.

All About Smiles has locations in Aurora, Denver, and Lakewood, in addition to the new Fort Collins location.  All locations will participate in the Smiles Change Lives charity.

Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria:

• 10-18 years old.
• Household taxable income at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
• Crooked teeth and/or misaligned jaws.
• Good oral hygiene.

Interested families are encouraged to review the program’s financial guidelines at www.smileschangelives.org/qualify.

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