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Smile Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry provides orthodontic care in Colorado Springs, CO, for children, teens, and adults.
About Smile Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
Special needs and anxious children get particular patience here, with free no-procedure visits and gentle, gradual introductions to tools and treatment under Dr. Luke and Dr. Josh.
Reviews highlight this practice's work with special needs and anxious kids, describing free trial visits, playful pacing, and staff who build trust with children over time rather than rushing them into procedures. Braces, Invisalign, and early treatment are the most discussed services, with several reviewers noting extended treatment time to get bite correction right rather than finishing quickly. The office is frequently described as clean and kid-friendly, with play features that make waiting easier for young patients. A handful of reviews raise billing confusion and scheduling frustrations, though these appear alongside many more positive experiences with the doctors and clinical staff.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, April 2025–September 2026, updated September 2026
Smile Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry provides orthodontic care in Colorado Springs, CO, for children, teens, and adults.
Established in 2008, the practice is led by seven doctors, including Dr. Ross Schwartz, Dr. Luke Carubia, Dr. Joshua Erickson, Dr. Elizabeth Shick, Dr. Clark Taylor, Dr. Anila Poravanthattil, and Dr. Amanda Tompkins, all board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and members of the American Association of Orthodontists. The practice offers Invisalign for patients seeking clear aligner therapy and early treatment for younger children who may benefit from intervention during development. Treatment planning incorporates assessment of individual orthodontic needs across age groups. Services are available in both English and Spanish. The practice has earned a 4.9-star rating based on 749 Google reviews, reflecting patient feedback from the Colorado Springs community. Smile Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry accepts many dental insurance plans, with staff available to help patients understand their benefits and maximize coverage, particularly for children and teens whose plans may include partial orthodontic benefits. In-house financing and payment plans are available for patients managing treatment costs. The practice offers a free consultation for new patients to review orthodontic concerns and discuss treatment options. Residents throughout the Colorado Springs area may schedule an initial consultation to determine if orthodontic treatment is appropriate for their specific needs.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Smile Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Smile Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Joshua Erickson, DDS, MSD
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Dr. ROSS MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, DMD, MSD
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Dr. AMANDA MARIE TOMPKINS, DDS, MS
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Insurance accepted
4 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
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| Friendly staff | 60 | 3 |
| Great with kids | 58 | 1 |
| The orthodontist | 47 | 1 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 34 | 1 |
| Clear explanations | 19 | 4 |
| Office & technology | 14 | 1 |
| Treatment results | 14 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 6 | 7 |
Recent reviews from Google
EDIT: Wanted to update and edit my review to 5 stars. Smile reached out and talked with me and assured me my son was not forgotten. I really aplreciated them taking the time to talk with me and get everything figured out. This is the kind of place I am happy to say deserves 5 stars and more with how much they care about their families. Will recommend to everyone I know with kiddos.
We have been going to Smile since our 11 year old was a toddler, and we are so grateful for the care that we have received. The dentists are so kind and make our children feel comfortable. They are knowledgeable and explain everything to both us as parents and to our children. I never feel like anything unnecessary is being pushed, and I am always confident in their care. It is so nice that our children actually love coming to the dentist! I would highly recommend this practice to any family wanting the highest quality dental care for their children.
Dr. Luke is amazing! I can’t recommend him enough. The entire staff is so kind, friendly, and welcoming. They made my son feel comfortable and at ease throughout the visit. We had a wonderful experience!
Dr. Josh was absolutely amazing with our 2 week old little girl. We've been having feeding issues with no real guidance on why she has been having issues. We made the choice to call and set an appointment to have her checked out. Originally, our appointment was for a later time but the front desk called us same day and got us seen. Dr. Josh was extremely empathetic and wanted to hear our story. He was then extremely gentle with our newborn to see if she had lip/tongue tie to the point where our baby did not wake while he was doing his exam. Dr. Josh was able to identify tongue tie and was very honest with us about the procedure and told us he would be contacting an ENT to help. We appreciate Dr. Josh with his expertise, hospitality and care with our little one. He is certainly going to be our little one's dentist going forward. Could have not asked for a better pediatric dentist! Thank you Dr. Josh!
We've had a really great experience at this office. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and so good with our kids. They always take the time to help them feel comfortable, which has made going to the dentist a positive experience. We've also really appreciated how flexible and understanding they've been with our family's busy schedule. It's clear that they care about their patients and want to make things as easy as possible. We're grateful for the care they've given our family and are happy to recommend them to anyone looking for a great pediatric dentistry .
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