About 30 minutes up I-95 and Route 288
Orthodontist in Colonial Heights, VA
Free Consults for Kids, Teens and Adults
Braces, Invisalign and early treatment for Colonial Heights and Petersburg families, at our Midlothian office just off Route 288.
The first consultation is free and you don't need a referral. You leave knowing whether treatment makes sense now, later or not at all, and what it would cost.
Rather talk to someone? Call (804) 740-7281.
Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (RPDO) treats Colonial Heights and Petersburg kids, teens and adults at our Midlothian office, 13901 Coalfield Commons Place, Suite 101. We don't have an office in Colonial Heights or Petersburg. Our orthodontic team sees patients at the Midlothian office every week. Consultations are free, and you don't need a referral.
From Southpark Mall it's about 29 miles up I-95 and Route 288, or 28 to 40 minutes on a weekday morning. There are orthodontists closer to home. Families make the drive for the reasons below, and a free consult is the easiest way to see whether those reasons fit yours.
RPDO is one privately owned practice for pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. The Midlothian office also sees pediatric dental patients on Wednesdays, so your kids' checkups and braces can live in one chart.
- Free consultsBite and airway check included
- Every ageKids, teens and adults
- Specialty-trainedOrthodontists, not general dentists
- Fee in writingBefore anything is scheduled
- Privately ownedNot a corporate chain
sound familiar?
Most Colonial Heights Families Call Us With One of These
Any of those is reason enough to come in.
A lot of people leave a free consultation with a "not yet," and that is a normal outcome here. If you came up from Colonial Heights, you still leave with a clear answer and the full fee in writing.
- Your child's dentist keeps saying "let's watch that crowding," and you would like an actual answer.
- Your seven-year-old's front teeth came in crooked and you are not sure if it matters yet.
- Your middle schooler is the last one in the friend group without braces.
- You have wanted Invisalign for years and want a straight answer on cost and time first.
- Your retainer went missing years ago and your teeth have been drifting back.
- You got a quote closer to home and want a second opinion before you sign anything.
the honest answer
Is Our Midlothian Office Worth the Drive From Colonial Heights?
Our closest orthodontic office to Colonial Heights and Petersburg is in Midlothian, up I-95 North and Route 288 North. Here is what the trip looks like on a weekday morning.
| If you live near | Distance to our Midlothian office | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Southpark Mall, Colonial Heights | About 29 miles | 28 to 40 minutes |
| Colonial Heights High School, Conduit Road | About 30 miles | 28 to 40 minutes |
| Old Towne Petersburg | About 32 miles | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Virginia State University, Ettrick | About 33 miles | 35 to 45 minutes |
Drive times are typical Google Maps ranges for a weekday 7 a.m. departure and change with traffic and school schedules.
Why Colonial Heights families make the drive
A free consult, with the fee in writing
Before you commit to a single extra drive, you know whether treatment makes sense now, later or not at all, and exactly what it would cost.
Times that fit your week
Our orthodontic team sees patients at the Midlothian office every week, and we'll help you find a time that works around school and work.
Fewer trips with Dental Monitoring
For patients who are a good fit, a quick phone scan at home stands in for some in-office checks. Fewer checks means fewer drives up Route 288.
A peer-voted orthodontist
Dr. Kevin Bibona has been a Richmond Magazine Top Dentist every year since 2019. Those lists come from surveys of other dentists.
One fee that covers the extras
Repair visits, the day the braces come off and your first retainers are all in the fee, so a broken bracket does not mean a new bill.
Kids' dentist in the same building
The Midlothian office sees pediatric dental patients on Wednesdays, so siblings' checkups and braces can share one practice and one chart.
Getting to our Midlothian office
Take I-95 North to exit 62, then Route 288 North to the Midlothian Turnpike exit. The office is at The Millworks at Coalfield Commons, 13901 Coalfield Commons Place, Suite 101, close to the Midlothian YMCA.
Commute into Richmond for work? Our Patterson Avenue office sees orthodontic patients Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m., and your records follow you to whichever office fits your week.
Office details: Midlothian office hours and info.
two minutes
Quiz: Is It Time for an Orthodontic Consult?
Three questions. The answer is a starting point, not a diagnosis. Only an exam can tell you for sure.
Question 1 of 3
Who is the consult for?
What have you noticed?
What matters most to you?
every age, one practice
Braces, Invisalign and Early Treatment for Colonial Heights Families
Every plan starts the same way: an exam, X-rays if they are needed, and a conversation about what you want before anyone recommends anything. You hear every option that fits your bite, including the ones that cost less.
Metal and ceramic braces
Metal brackets handle crowding, gaps and bite problems at any age. Ceramic brackets do the same work in a tooth-colored material that is harder to spot.
More on bracesInvisalign for Colonial Heights teens and adults
Clear, removable trays for patients who will wear them 20 to 22 hours a day. We offer Invisalign and Spark aligners, so the choice comes down to your case.
How Invisalign worksEarly treatment at age seven
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check by age seven. Most kids hear "come back in a year." The few who need a short first phase, often an expander, get it while the jaw is still growing.
Phase 1 treatmentBraces for Colonial Heights kids and teens
Middle and high school is when most full treatment happens. We talk through sports, band instruments and mouthguards first, and teens get a say in braces versus aligners.
Orthodontics for teensAdult braces and aligners
Healthy teeth move at any age. Ceramic braces or clear aligners keep treatment discreet at work, and many parents start their own treatment at the office their kids already go to.
Adult orthodonticsAirway and bite check
If your child snores, breathes through their mouth or has a narrow upper jaw, every free consultation includes a look at the airway. We tell you what we see and what, if anything, to do about it.
Airway orthodonticsstraight answers on cost
What Braces and Invisalign Cost Near Colonial Heights
Most braces cases in the Richmond area run $3,000 to $7,000. Ceramic braces and clear aligners tend to start a little higher. Your actual number comes out of the free consultation, in writing, before anything is scheduled.
If you are comparing our quote with one from an office closer to home, ask what each fee covers. Ours includes all three of these:
Flexible financing spreads the fee out, and our team can check what your dental insurance covers for orthodontics. Virginia's Cardinal Care Smiles program covers braces for members under 21 only when a case is approved as medically necessary, which is decided case by case.
Want the real number for your family?
Every free consult ends with the full fee in writing, including what it covers. Payment plans are available.
what to expect
Your First Orthodontic Visit, Step by Step
Plan on up to an hour. Here is the order it goes in.
Before you come
Request a time online, or call (804) 740-7281. If your child already sees an RPDO pediatric dentist, their X-rays and history are already in their chart.
In the chair
Photos, a quick 3D scan, X-rays if they are needed, and an exam of the teeth, bite, jaw and airway. The orthodontist walks you through what they are seeing while you sit there.
Before you leave
You get the recommendation, the options that fit, a realistic timeline and the full fee in writing. If the answer is to wait, you will know when to come back.
For patients who are a good fit, Dental Monitoring lets you scan your teeth at home with a phone, so some progress checks happen without the drive from Colonial Heights. How Dental Monitoring works.
your orthodontists
Meet the Orthodontists Colonial Heights Families See
Specialty-trained orthodontists who treat kids, teens and adults.
Kevin Bibona, DDS
Orthodontist
- Certificate in orthodontics from VCU School of Dentistry
- Past President, Richmond Dental Society
- Richmond Magazine Top Dentist every year since 2019
- Sees orthodontic patients at our Midlothian office
Likes the moment a patient first sees the finished result, and finds it rewarding to be part of that stretch of someone's life.
Read Dr. Bibona's bio
Payton Cook, DDS
Orthodontist
- Grew up in Short Pump: Shady Grove Elementary and Deep Run High
- DDS from VCU, orthodontic residency at UTHealth Houston
- Sees orthodontic patients at our Midlothian office
Says there is no cooler experience than watching patients light up on the day their braces come off.
Read Dr. Cook's biovoted by other dentists
Dr. Bibona Is a Peer-Voted Top Dentist in Orthodontics
Richmond Magazine and Virginia Living build their Top Dentists lists from surveys of local dentists, so these honors are votes from his peers. See the lists for yourself: Richmond Magazine Top Dentists 2026 and Super Star Dentists 2026.
- Richmond MagazineTop Dentist2025 and 2026Dr. Bibona
- Richmond MagazineSuper Star Dentist2025 and 2026Dr. Bibona
- Virginia LivingTop Dentist2025 and 2026Dr. Bibona
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Get to know orthodontics at RPDO
What to know before your first orthodontic visit, and a fun way to meet Dr. Bibona.
What RPDO Families Say
Real Google reviews from families across our practice, including the Midlothian office Colonial Heights and Petersburg patients visit.
More from families across the practice on our patient testimonials page.
from first tooth to braces
One Practice for Your Kids' Teeth and Their Braces
RPDO is one practice for both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. If your child already sees one of our pediatric dentists, their X-rays and history are already in their chart when they come in for braces. Nobody chases records across town, and nobody starts over.
Tri-Cities areas we see
- Colonial Heights
- Petersburg
- Ettrick
- Chester
- Matoaca
- Prince George
Zip codes
- 23834
- 23803
- 23805
Need a dentist for the kids too? The Midlothian office sees pediatric dental patients on Wednesdays. Our pediatric dentist in Chesterfield page covers checkups and first visits.
Comparing all four of our orthodontic offices? See orthodontist in Richmond, VA.
Colonial Heights Orthodontist FAQs
Straight answers for Colonial Heights and Petersburg families.
Do you have an orthodontist office in Colonial Heights or Petersburg?
No. Our closest orthodontic office is in Midlothian at 13901 Coalfield Commons Place, Suite 101, just off Route 288 near the Midlothian Turnpike exit. Our orthodontic team sees patients there every week.
How long is the drive from Colonial Heights to your Midlothian office?
About 29 miles from Southpark Mall, up I-95 North and Route 288 North. Google Maps puts a weekday 7 a.m. trip at 28 to 40 minutes. From Old Towne Petersburg, plan on 30 to 40 minutes.
How often will we need to come in?
Braces checks are usually spaced several weeks apart, and the orthodontist sets the schedule for your case. For patients who are a good fit, Dental Monitoring lets some checks happen from home with a phone scan.
How much do braces cost near Colonial Heights?
Most Richmond-area braces cases run $3,000 to $7,000, depending on the bite and the type of treatment. You get your exact fee in writing at the free consultation, before anything is scheduled.
Is $5,000 a lot for braces?
No. It sits inside the normal Richmond-area range. What matters is what the fee includes, like repairs, the removal appointment and retainers. At RPDO, all three are in the fee.
Can I pay $100 a month for braces?
It depends on the total fee, the down payment and how long the plan runs. Flexible financing spreads the fee out, and we lay out the monthly options in writing at your free consult. See our financing options.
Does Invisalign cost more than braces?
Often a little. Clear aligners and ceramic braces tend to start higher than metal braces. When both fit your case, you get both prices at the free consult so you can compare.
Does Virginia Medicaid pay for braces?
Sometimes, for children. Virginia's Cardinal Care Smiles program lists braces for members under 21 only when they are approved, which means the case has to meet the state's medical necessity criteria. That is decided case by case. Our team can help you understand where your child stands.
Can I go straight to an orthodontist without a referral?
Yes. You can book a free consultation directly with us, for your child or for yourself.
Should I see an orthodontist or a dentist for Invisalign?
Many general dentists offer Invisalign. An orthodontist has two to three more years of specialty training in moving teeth and correcting bites, which matters most when the case involves more than straightening the front teeth.
Am I too old for braces?
No. Adults make up a big share of orthodontic patients, and age alone does not rule anyone out. We check your gum health first, then talk through your options so treatment fits your work and your life.
When should my child first see an orthodontist?
By age seven, per the American Association of Orthodontists. Most seven-year-olds do not need treatment yet, and we will tell you when that is the case.
What if a bracket breaks or a wire pokes after hours?
Call the office. Our doctors are on call after hours to consult on emergent needs, and the doctor decides whether you need emergent treatment or an ER referral. Repair visits are included in your fee.
Can my kids and I be treated at the same practice?
Yes. We treat kids, teens and adults, and the Midlothian office also sees pediatric dental patients on Wednesdays, so many families keep everyone in one practice.
Book a Free Orthodontic Consultation Near Colonial Heights
Bring your child, your teen or yourself. You will leave knowing whether treatment makes sense now, later or not at all, and exactly what it would cost.
Picture the end of it: the braces come off, the retainer goes in, and the photos stop being something anyone avoids. Most of the work is ours. Your part is the drive up Route 288 for the checks, and we keep those to as few as your case allows.
Rather talk to someone? Call (804) 740-7281
