Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Orthodontist in Colorado Springs
Inner Smiles Orthodontics has served the Colorado Springs community since 1946, providing evidence-based orthodontic care rooted in personalized attention and long-term health. Our practice combines technical expertise with heartfelt connection, offering tailored treatment for children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sheila Soroushian personally oversees every appointment, ensuring a balanced approach that prioritizes what should be done over what could be done.We focus on creating confident smiles through thoughtful planning, honest communication, and a commitment to community values. With locations in Colorado Springs and Woodland Park, we serve El Paso and Teller Counties with care that extends beyond teeth to encompass overall well-being. Our philosophy emphasizes self-compassion, transparency, and decisions made collaboratively with patients and families.
Services
Teen Orthodontics
Children's Orthodontics
Adult Orthodontics
Hybrid Aligner Treatment
Retainers
Clear Aligners
Surgical Orthodontics
Cleft Lip and Palate Care
Traditional Braces
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- Dr. Sheila personally oversees every appointment
- Evidence-based treatment plans since 1946
- Family-friendly environment with flexible financing
- Specialized care for complex cases
- Community-focused practice serving Colorado Springs
What people say
Friendly team
Invisible braces
Personalized attention
Effective treatment
Confident results
Services
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners offer discreet tooth straightening through customized, removable trays. Ideal for adults and responsible teens, they allow unrestricted eating and oral hygiene. Treatment involves sequential tray changes to gradually shift teeth into optimal alignment for improved aesthetics and function.
Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical orthodontics corrects severe jaw misalignment through coordinated treatment with oral surgeons. This combined approach improves facial balance, bite function, and airway health. Commonly addresses congenital conditions, trauma effects, and complex bite discrepancies requiring skeletal correction.
Children's Orthodontics
Pediatric orthodontics focuses on interceptive care starting around age 7. Timed interventions guide jaw development and prevent future complications. Treatment addresses issues like crossbites, narrow palates, and erupting teeth positioning to optimize long-term oral health.
Hybrid Treatment
Hybrid orthodontics combines traditional braces with clear aligners for complex cases. Initial braces address significant rotations or bite issues, followed by aligners for final positioning. This approach balances efficiency with discretion, often reducing overall treatment time while maintaining control.
Cleft Palate Care
Specialized care for cleft lip and palate patients through multidisciplinary team collaboration. Treatment spans infancy to adulthood, addressing feeding, speech, dental development, and facial growth. We coordinate with ENT specialists, plastic surgeons, and speech therapists for comprehensive care.
People
Dr. Sheila Soroushian
Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Sheila Soroushian combines personal orthodontic experience with 20+ years of clinical expertise. She personally oversees all patient care and specializes in complex cases including surgical orthodontics and cleft palate treatment. Her approach emphasizes personalized attention and long-term oral health solutions.
Amanda
Office Manager
Amanda manages insurance, billing, and scheduling with 15+ years of dental administration experience. A Navy veteran and former corporate dental manager, she ensures smooth practice operations while maintaining a welcoming patient environment. She holds certifications in dental practice management.
Casey Sanderson
Lead Orthodontic Assistant
Casey brings nine years of orthodontic assisting experience with expertise in patient care and technical procedures. Certified in orthodontic specialties, she focuses on patient comfort and treatment efficiency while maintaining continuing education in latest techniques and technologies.
Bree
Orthodontic Assistant
Bree offers eight years of specialized orthodontic support with emphasis on patient relationships. She maintains clinical excellence through ongoing training while balancing family responsibilities. Her experience includes complex case assistance and patient education.
Krista
Office Assistant
Krista manages front-desk operations and clinical support with dual certification as an orthodontic assistant. A retired Air Force dental specialist, she brings expeditionary medical experience to patient care. She also handles insurance coordination and appointment scheduling.
Questions
What orthodontic options exist for teens?
We offer traditional metal braces, clear braces, and clear aligners for teens. Treatment choices consider oral hygiene needs, compliance likelihood, and lifestyle factors while maintaining effective tooth movement.
How long does adult orthodontic treatment take?
Treatment typically ranges 12-36 months depending on complexity. Clear aligners may complete minor adjustments in 6-12 months. Dr. Soroushian provides personalized timelines during complimentary consultations using diagnostic imaging.
Are payments flexible?
Yes, we offer multiple financing options including monthly payment plans. Our office manager assists with insurance verification and explores all available cost management solutions for orthodontic care.
What if retainers break?
We provide emergency retainer repair and replacement services. Options include clear Essix retainers, Hawley appliances, or fixed wire retainers depending on individual needs and wear habits.
Do you treat cleft palate cases?
Yes, we provide orthodontic management for cleft lip/palate patients through collaborative care with Children's Hospital Colorado. Treatment spans developmental stages from infancy through adulthood with specialized appliances.
Can I combine braces and aligners?
Hybrid treatment plans combine braces for complex movements with aligners for finishing touches. This approach optimizes control and discretion while potentially reducing overall treatment duration.
Reviews (5)
Troy Fox
Mar 20, 2022
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Amazing people super nice and helpful always willing to work with you if you need orthodontist work done especially with a cleft definilty recommend
Ronnie Adrian
Dec 21, 2021
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I come here for my braces, they are professional, nice and patient, i am happy and see results, definitely recommend this place.
R. K. Miller
Mar 01, 2020
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Amazing place to take your children! My son Luke has a cleft lip and Dr. Bentele has done a wonderful job! He is very kind, thoughtful, funny, and goes out of his way for you! His staff is great! From Krista at the desk and Amanda who helps with insurance. We have seen several assistants now. Our Favorite is Casey! She is Amazing! Always helpful, kind, funny, gentle with Luke, talkative, knowledgeable, and always makes you feel welcomed and comfortable at all times! Thank you again for the Awesome job Everyone!
Derick Williamson
Feb 24, 2019
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Dr. Bentele and his team are great. Had to get adult orthodontics and visited with a lot of doctors and offices before going with Dr. Bentele. Really appreciated the confident but low key attitude of the office and the team, they were not pushy to get me to work with them, just explained the process, what was best for my situation and what to expect. Great job throughout the process and 18mo later, post braces I could not be more satisfied. Highly recommended!
Mona D.
Feb 06, 2019
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Completely amazing! We love Dr. Bentele & his staff. From beginning to end, this is a very caring and exceptional group - very much like family. My daughter had to have jaw surgery & we're so thankful she did. The results were worth it. And we're both so pleased with the overall results; my daughter cannot stop smiling! Dr. Bentele transformed this wallflower into a beautiful lily. You are definitely making the right choice for orthodontics here. I can't say enough wonderful things.
