I recently returned from the American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting and convention held in Orlando, Florida. In addition to teaching the national board preparatory class to practicing orthodontists and residents working towards becoming board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, I was able to attend several very interesting and informative lectures by some… Read more »
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Mile High Orthodontic Exam room is almost finished!
Last Wednesday I finished up the sky and touched up the stadium on the wall of our exam room. Thank you for your help Leela! We added a special touch in the sky with the Air Force Thunderbirds doing a flyover. For you flight geeks (me!) the actual Thunderbird maneuver they are doing in the… Read more »
What I Will be Doing at the American Association of Orthodontists National Convention this Week
Tomorrow my family, staff and I will be heading down to the annual American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) national convention in Orlando, Florida. I will be busy with responsibilities for my position on the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. Additionally, there is the opportunity to catch up with the latest technology available… Read more »
The Myths about “Tongue Thrust”, and the Tongue’s Influence on the Teeth
I see many patients that have been informed that they have what is called a “tongue thrust”, and that it is causing issue with their teeth and bite. Specifically, tongue thrust has been claimed to be the cause of open bites (front teeth that are separated from one another), and front teeth that are excessively… Read more »
Which Type of Braces or Aligners Should I Use to Straighten My Teeth?
Getting your teeth aligned can change your life in so many positive ways. At Meadows Orthodontics we talk with new patients every day who are both excited and nervous about which type of braces (or invisalign) they should choose. We work with each patient individually to help decide what will be best for their bite,… Read more »
Thinking About Becoming an Orthodontist?
This week we we were happy to welcome a local high school student who will be working part time in our office. She has shown interest in becoming an orthodontist in the future, and wants to jump right in and see first hand what my day to day life is like at Meadows Orthodontics. I… Read more »
Our New Broncos Mural Room, and Congratulations Denver for Winning Super Bowl 50!
Meadows Orthodontics second location in Castle Rock is now officially open in the Founders, Terrain, Pradera, and Crystal Valley area of Castle Rock, in the Founders Marketplace! I will post pictures soon of the new office (it is amazing!), but after the Broncos’ Super Bowl win this past Sunday, I wanted to get a picture… Read more »
We are Opening Our Second Location in Founders Marketplace Soon!
We are excited to be opening our second office in Castle Rock! In addition to our office in the Meadows, Meadows Orthodontics will be open the first week of February in the Founders Marketplace on Ridge Road (near King Soopers). Why are we opening two locations in Castle Rock? Convenience! Starting orthodontic treatment usually means… Read more »
Motivating Your Child to Wear Their Elastics (Rubber Bands) for Braces
One of the challenges that parents of of children or teens in braces deal with on a daily basis is getting the child to wear their elastics, or rubber bands, consistently. I commonly hear, “We know they should be wearing their rubber bands all day and night, but when they go to school or to… Read more »
Common Misconceptions about Braces and Invisalign, Part 2.
This is the second part of my article explaining some common misconceptions or myths about braces and Invisalign. These are things that I hear and see on a daily /weekly basis and that patient often misunderstand. When patients come to see me for a consult and are interested in Invisalign treatment, there are differences that… Read more »
