Cranston sits directly south of Providence, which puts Providence Orthodontics within an easy drive for families across the city — from Edgewood and Pawtuxet up through Garden City and Western Cranston. Our office is at 151 Waterman Street, Suite #6 on the East Side, and we treat Cranston children, teens, and adults every week.
Orthodontics For Cranston Families
Most families come to us for one of three things: a child’s first evaluation, a teenager who needs braces or aligners, or an adult who never had treatment — or had it, stopped wearing retainers, and watched teeth crowd again.
We handle all three, and the starting point is the same: a complimentary exam with Dr. Jessica Collins, a board-certified orthodontist. We take digital records with our iTero scanner rather than putty impressions, review what we see with you in plain language, and explain whether treatment is warranted now, later, or not at all. Plenty of families leave that first visit with a monitoring plan and no treatment, which is exactly as it should be.
What We Treat
- braces for kids — the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by age 7, and we follow it. Many children only need periodic monitoring at that stage.
- braces for teens — the years when most orthodontic treatment happens, in metal, tooth-colored ceramic, or WildSmiles brackets.
- braces for adults — including discreet ceramic brackets for patients who would rather treatment not be obvious at work.
- invisalign clear aligners — removable, nearly invisible treatment for teens and adults who will wear them 20 to 22 hours a day.
- interceptive orthodontics — short, targeted early treatment where jaw growth gives us leverage.
Making The Trip From Cranston Work
Adjustment visits are short and spaced several weeks apart — this is not a weekly commitment. Our hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and when you call (401) 274-5024 we will try to group siblings into the same visit and put you in the part of the day that fits your commute and school pickup.
Aligner patients typically come in even less often, which is worth knowing if the drive is the sticking point. Our your first visit page explains what to expect at the initial appointment so you are not spending that trip on paperwork.
Why Cranston Patients Choose Us
Dr. Collins earned her DMD at Boston University and completed her orthodontic residency at the University of Washington, and she plans every case personally. Diagnostics are digital — the iTero scanner plus CBCT imaging when root position or jaw structure matters — and you can see the equipment on our orthodontic technology page.
Just as important: we tell you what we would do if it were our own family. If your child needs nothing yet, we say so. If aligners are a poor fit for your case, we say that too, rather than selling you the option you asked about.
Questions Cranston Parents Ask
- How early should we come in? By age 7, per the American Association of Orthodontists. It is an evaluation, not a commitment to treatment.
- How long will braces take? Usually one to two and a half years depending on the correction and on cooperation. Broken brackets and skipped elastics are what stretch a case out.
- Do you take our insurance? We accept assignment of orthodontic benefits from dental plans and provide the filing forms; see payment options.
- Can siblings be seen together? Yes, and we try to schedule them back to back so one trip covers both.
- What if a bracket breaks? Call (401) 274-5024. It is common, usually not urgent, and we will tell you whether to come in sooner.
Life During Treatment
With braces, the rules are simple and they matter: brush after meals, floss daily, and avoid hard, chewy, and sticky foods that snap brackets. With aligners, wear time is everything — 20 to 22 hours a day, out only for meals and brushing.
Sports continue in both cases; braces patients wear a mouthguard, and aligner patients simply take them out. Our comfort and home care page covers the first-week soreness and what to do about a poking wire, and our braces FAQ answers the rest. Retainers follow active treatment, and consistent retainer wear is what protects the result for good.
Request A Free Consultation
Consultations are complimentary and our team reviews payment options in full before anything begins. request a free consultation or contact our Providence office at (401) 274-5024 — we would be glad to meet your family.