Looking for a trusted orthodontist in Pagosa Springs, CO? At A Smile by Design, we provide personalized orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults using modern treatment techniques and advanced orthodontic technology. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a healthy, confident smile while ensuring treatment is comfortable and tailored to their needs.
From your first consultation through the completion of treatment, Dr. Daniella Phillis and our team focus on clear communication, customized treatment planning, and long-term results. We work closely with every patient to ensure orthodontic care fits their clinical needs and lifestyle.
A Smile by Design is located at 228 Village Dr in the beautiful mountain community of Pagosa Springs. Dr. Daniella Phillis and our team are proud to provide expert orthodontic care, including custom treatment plans with traditional braces and Invisalign, in a friendly and professional environment that feels like home.
Our office is conveniently situated in the Pagosa Lakes area, just off Piedra Road and near the Pagosa Springs Golf Club. This central location makes it an easy destination for families throughout the region. We are located near several local community staples, including the Pagosa Springs Middle School and the popular uptown shopping centers, allowing you to easily coordinate your orthodontic visit with your weekly errands or school drop-offs.
We understand that our patients lead busy lives, whether they are students at Pagosa Springs High School or families coming in from the surrounding ranchlands. Our location near Lake Pagosa and the local recreation centers makes it simple to fit a quick adjustment or consultation into your day. We offer dedicated on-site parking for our patients, ensuring that every visit to our office is as breezy and stress-free as the mountain air.

Dr. Daniella Phillis is dedicated to providing orthodontic care that improves both smile aesthetics and long-term oral health. He focuses on creating individualized treatment plans that help patients achieve reliable results while maintaining comfort throughout the orthodontic process.
Dr. Phillis completed his orthodontic training at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, where he gained extensive experience in advanced orthodontic techniques and evidence-based treatment planning.
At A Smile by Design, we believe orthodontic care should be affordable and straightforward. Our team works closely with patients to explain treatment costs and offer flexible payment solutions.
Financial options include:
A Smile by Design offers comprehensive orthodontic care focused on improving tooth alignment, correcting bite issues, and promoting lasting oral health and stability.
Traditional metal and ceramic braces provide precise tooth movement and dependable alignment results for children, teens, and adults.
Clear removable aligners gradually straighten teeth while providing a discreet appearance, comfortable fit, and fewer office visits.
Airway-focused orthodontic treatment supports healthy breathing patterns while improving jaw development, bite alignment, and long-term function.
Surgical orthodontic treatment combines orthodontic care with jaw surgery to correct severe bite problems and improve facial balance.
Palatal expanders widen the upper jaw creating additional space for teeth while improving bite development in growing patients.
TADs provide stable support, allowing orthodontists to move teeth precisely and improve treatment efficiency.
See the Smile Transformations
Patients across Colorado trust A Smile by Design for personalized orthodontic care and exceptional results. Our team works hard to create a welcoming environment where patients feel confident throughout their orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic treatment often raises questions about planning, treatment options, and long-term results. Here are answers to some common questions.
Children should receive an orthodontic evaluation around age seven to monitor jaw growth and developing teeth.
Most patients visit the orthodontist every four to eight weeks during active treatment.
Yes. Orthodontic care can correct bite problems such as overbites, underbites, and crossbites.
Palatal expanders are typically used during growth to help guide jaw development and create space for teeth.
Wearing retainers as recommended helps maintain tooth alignment and protect long-term orthodontic results.