At Hardy Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we are dedicated to making yourpatient experience be the best it can be. To accomplish this, our combined pediatric dentistry and orthodontics practice is equippedto give you premier, specialized care through state-of-the-art technology, training and expertise. Our top-notch diagnostic tools, coupled with our breadth of knowledge and experience, allows us the ability to provide you precise, accurate, effective treatment customized tomeet yourunique needs and goals. To help ensure you attain the cosmetic and functional results you expect, Dr. T.C. Hardy, Dr. Nam and our friendly staff focus on clear and open communication so that you have a full understanding of your treatment from start to finish. Weencourage parental involvement for our younger patients and welcome any questions you may have about your child or teens care. We are dedicated to making your child feel at home in our office and we want you to feel the same security with them in our care. Your active involvement in your childs oral healthcarecan help the treatment progress go smoothly and successfully.

Dr. Nam truly believes prevention is the best method of defense against the myriad of dental problems one can face. By educating families about healthy smiles, healthy habits, and proper oral hygiene, she creates a lifelong dedication to excellent oral health and wellness. She wants children to find enjoyment through their interactions with the dentist so they can appreciate going to the dentist for years to come. She achieves this through her specialty training, education, skills and personality, but also through advances in dental technology. Dr. Nam offers laser dentistry for patients which, in most cases, eliminates the need for shots and needles, and reduces discomfort during and after treatment. No drilling is necessary, which greatly reduces the anxiety some children feel in the dental chair. In treating patients, her philosophy emphasizesrespecting children while caring for them withage-appropriate techniques and loving attention. Understanding the singularityof each child, while determiningeach familys individual needs, is how Dr. Nam delivers gentle dentistry and fosterspositive dental experiences.

Dr. Nam believes that parents play an active role in their childs oral health, and that includes during their dental visit. Parents are encouraged to come back during treatment to provide emotional support. However, if you are nervous, please be aware that your child may sense that from you and it may transfer to him or her.

The common approach to orthodontics is to commence treatmentwith children when they only have a few adult teeth. However, only certain cases require treatment this early. While some may argue that early treatment can improve the aesthetics of a young childs smile, most young children will require a second round of braces once they have acquired all of their adult teeth.Dr. T.C. Hardy believes in taking a conservative, one-phase-of-braces approach to orthodontic treatment that will save you and your child unnecessary dental work, time and money. Using this effectiveapproach, most of Dr. T.C. Hardys patients can typically completethe entire treatment within two years.

Although he employs a conservative approach, Dr. Hardy believes it is necessary tobring your child to an orthodontist at an early age to ensure there are no severe dental issues. These issues should be addressed throughearly treatment around age 7. Early treatment can be beneficial and/or necessary for some young patients, but, again, most children will not needbraces until around age 11. This conservative approach saves our patients (and their parents) time, hassle, and unnecessary expenses.

At Hardy Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we offer you one practice with two specialties for your added convenience and benefit. When you choose to select a specialist for your oral healthcare, you are choosing a higher level of care. This level was achieved through extra education, training and 100% dedication to the skills needed for successful outcomes and diagnosis of that specialty. Choosing a specialist is one of the most important steps in achieving the beautiful smile you desire. Different orthodontists use different approaches for straightening teeth and optimizing oral health. Dr. T.C. Hardy focuses on the overall aesthetics of the face not just the teeth. Hardy Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics offers a variety of orthodontic treatment options for your needs. Advances in the field of dentistry and technology now offer you more than just the traditional braces route of care. Kids and adults both love the aesthetic brackets optionvia clear braces that our practice offers. Aesthetic ceramic brackets dont just allow you the ability to control the way your brackets look, they also perform better while reducing your risk for bacteria build-up around the bracket. Aesthetic brackets are precision-engineered to offer you betterstrength, easier bonding, and cleaner debonding. AtHardy Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we provide: clear braces, Invisalign and Incognitohidden lingual braces as options for orthodontic treatment. Not allbracesare right for everyone and Dr. T.C. Hardy will work with you to provide the option that is right for you.

Hardy Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics believes patient education is a critical component for successful and enjoyable patient care. Patient education empowers you to make sound decisions regarding yourtreatment. We want you to feel that you are truly part of the process. While Dr. T.C. Hardy specializes in working with children and teens, his skill set and practice is set up to be adult-friendly as well. Dr. T.C. Hardy and Dr. Nam are committed and prepared to make your pediatric and/ororthodontic treatment in Erie, CO, as comfortable and convenient as possible.

After graduating with his BS in Engineering from Tufts University, Dr. T.C. Hardy earned his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He went on to receive his Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) from Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, before returning to Tufts University, where he completed his Certificate of Orthodontics and served as the President of his graduating class.

Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. T.C. Hardy is the recipient of The Everett Shapiro Award in Orthodontics, as well as the Dr. Harold Berk Endowed Prize Fund for Excellence in Research. He has published and presented his research both nationally and internationally.

At Hardy Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics,Dr. T.C. Hardy specializes in both traditional and ceramic braces. He also offers advanced alternatives to traditional orthodontics such as Invisalignand Incognito and performs treatment for bothadult and adolescent patients. He is excited to join his wife, Dr. Nam, to offer patients high-quality pediatric and orthodontic care through their joint practice, Hardy Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Looking for an orthodontist in Erie, Colorado thats trained in the best of what education, science and technology have to offer you? You have found one!

Namrata Hardy is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who specializes in providing oral health care to infants, children, adolescents and individuals with special needs. Dr. Nam believes her role as a health care clinician for children is a genuine privilege and she loves watching her patients grow up before her eyes. Dr. Nam is committed to fostering these good oral habits from a young age. She loves empowering parents and children to take an active role in their oral healthcare. She believes every child is unique, and tailors her approach to meet their individual needs. Dr. Nam believes that positive dental visits from an early age, as well as regular visits to the dentist, are important factors in setting children on the right track to good oral health for a lifetime.

Dr. Nam grew up in Michigan and the East Coast. She attended Michigan State University where she majored in Nutritional Sciences. She completed dental school at Tufts University in Boston, where she met her husband. She then went on to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry at Brookdale Hospital in NYC. Her husband, Dr. T. C. Hardy, convinced her to move to his home state of Colorado, where they now live with their 6-month-old baby boy. Dr. Nam is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Colorado Dental Association and the Metro Denver Dental Society.

Dr. Kayla Harris attended the University of Rhode Island where she earned a B.S. in Biology. In 2015 she graduated summa cum laude from theUniversity of Maryland School of Dentistrywhere she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Following dental school, she completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency before beginning her orthodontics training. She then completed her orthodontic residency at the University of Connecticut where she earned her Masters Degree in Dental Science and had the privilege of leading as chief resident.

Dr. Harris uses traditional braces, Invisalign, Inbrace, custom appliances and dentofacial orthopedics to aid in achieving the best smile for each patient. Both her and Dr. Hardy put a significant emphasis on digital orthodontics and the detail, accuracy and customization that comes with that to give the results you want and deserve.

In her free time, Kayla enjoys being active. She loves playing soccer, skiing and running. Kayla ran her first marathon in 2016 and aspires to cross the finish line of the Boston Marathon one day. She recently moved to Colorado to join her fiance and his family. She loves the outdoors including fishing with her fiance, Nick and taking her Goldendoodle, Brody, on long hikes.