Do you know someone that can’t afford braces in the San Francisco Bay area of CA? We can help!

3 scl participants with before & after photos

Smiles Change Lives (SCL) is a non-profit organization that provides access to orthodontic treatment for qualified children from families that cannot afford the full cost of braces. Based in Kansas City, MO, the program has treated more than 8,000 children since 1997, making it the nation’s leader in providing access to orthodontic care for qualified youth.

Several partnering orthodontists in the San Francisco area have immediate openings to treat children with braces who qualify.

If your child meets the following qualifications, we encourage you to apply for our donated braces program for children in and around San Francisco Bay, CA.

Qualifications:

Be 10-18 years of age;
Have no more than four (4) baby teeth;
Have good dental hygiene (as certified by the applicant’s general dentist);
Have no unfilled cavities;
Not be wearing braces currently;
Family must meet the SCL financial guidelines (Example: household of 4 earning less than $97,000 annually – it varies with regions and cities);
Be willing to pay the non-refundable $30 application fee and the $600 required financial investment (per child).

Complete the following to learn more:

Map of SCL Providers in the San Francisco Bay area SCL providers around San Francisco area

Orthodontic treatment is available in 2017 for families that qualify. Openings will go fast. Once filled, a waiting list will be established.

Major cities within the San Francisco Bay area include but are not limited to the following:

San Francisco, San Jose, Alameda, Oakland,
Fremont, Santa Rosa, Hayward, Richmond,
Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Vallejo,
Berkeley, San Mateo

New providers are added on in an ongoing basis as the need arises.

Smiles Change Lives works with the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists), and has been endorsed as the preferred access to care program by several state orthodontic associations.

Changing Lives… One Smile At A Time...

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"I cannot say enough GREAT things about this program! They have given both of my daughters a new outlook on life, & self confidence that I could never teach."

Shelly P.

"I am so thankful for smiles change lives for helping a struggling mother out. What an amazing program that helps families."

Joy S.

"My son has finally been accepted, approved, and assigned an orthodontist. He goes tomorrow for his first appointment to start getting his braces. Thanks SCL, you have made my son very happy."

Alan P.

"This is an incredible organization with Orthodontists donating their skills to change children's lives. More people in need should know about this fantastic program"

Judith W.

"I just had not one but two daughters finish having their braces on through Smiles Change Lives and we are so happy with the results. Thank you for providing this service!"

Alice W.

"Just had our last appointment. Being a school teacher I didn't make a lot of money. This program allowed me to give my daughter a smile that she shares with everyone. Thanks."

Tiffany L.

"Amazing program that has truly changed my life. Once I was accepted it was such an easy process. Thank you so much!! I would recommend any one with low income and bad teeth to go through the process."

Alexandria W.

"Our son would have gone without braces if it wasn't for SCL! Thankful for this program and staff that care. We are currently in treatment. It is already making a difference. "

Alice W.

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"Our son would have gone without braces if it wasn't for SCL! Thankful for this program and staff that care. We are currently in treatment. It is already making a difference. "

- Alice W.
"Amazing program that has truly changed my life. Once I was accepted it was such an easy process. Thank you so much!! I would recommend any one with low income and bad teeth to go through the process."

- Alexandria W.
"Just had our last appointment. Being a school teacher I didn't make a lot of money. This program allowed me to give my daughter a smile that she shares with everyone. Thanks."

- Tiffany L.
"I just had not one but two daughters finish having their braces on through Smiles Change Lives and we are so happy with the results. Thank you for providing this service!"

- Daya G.

"This is an incredible organization with Orthodontists donating their skills to change children's lives. More people in need should know about this fantastic program"

- Judith W.
"My son has finally been accepted, approved, and assigned an orthodontist. He goes tomorrow for his first appointment to start getting his braces. Thanks SCL, you have made my son very happy."

- Alan P.
"I am so thankful for smiles change lives for helping a struggling mother out. What an amazing program that helps families."

- Joy S.
"I cannot say enough GREAT things about this program! They have given both of my daughters a new outlook on life, & self confidence that I could never teach."

- Shelly P.

Welcome to Smiles Change Lives!

Do you know someone that can’t afford braces in the San Francisco Bay area of CA? We can help!