Orthodontics | Smiles Change Lives
2405 Grand Blvd., Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64108
Eligibility
Be 7-18 years of age (must receive application prior to the child’s 19th birthday);
Have “good” oral hygiene and no unfilled cavities;
Have a moderate to severe need for braces;
Not be wearing braces currently;
Family must meet the SCL financial guidelines (varies by geographic location); and
Be willing to pay the non-refundable $30 (USD) application fee and the non-refundable $650 (USD) required financial investment (per child).
Required documents
A copy of the most recent year’s Federal Tax Form 1040/1040A or a current SSI awards letter is REQUIRED.
A brief essay from the child and a letter from the parents is required. Essays and letters of support should indicate why the child needs braces, how their teeth have affected them, how they think their life will change if they get braces, plans for the future, or anything that the child would like to express. The essay can be in any format and can be any length.
Hours
SCL operates with limited phone hours Tuesday through Friday, 1:00PM to 3:00PM Central time. If you must speak with a member of the SCL staff, please call or leave a voicemail during these hours. Voicemail messages left outside of the designated phone hours cannot be returned.
816-421-4949
Voice·
Main Line
Languages
English
Application process
Please call, email, or apply online.
Fees
Please call or visit website.
Service area
No boundaries.
Smiles Change Lives provides access to life-changing orthodontic treatment for children from families that cannot afford the full cost of braces. Based in Kansas City, the program has treated more than 20,000 children since 1997. With its origin as the Virginia Brown Community Orthodontic Partnership, Smiles Change Lives has emerged as the nation’s leader in providing access to orthodontic care for qualified youth.
Last Assured
11/26/2025
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Providing organization
Smiles Change Lives
Smiles Change Lives provides access to life-changing orthodontic treatment for children from families that cannot afford the full cost of braces. Based in Kansas City, the program has treated more than 20,000 children since 1997. With its origin as the Virginia Brown Community Orthodontic Partnership, Smiles Change Lives has emerged as the nation’s leader in providing access to orthodontic care for qualified youth.