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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

Everyday at Meadows Orthodontics, we explain to our patients how braces and Invisalign work. There are a number of common misconceptions that keep coming up, so I thought I would write an article with a list that addresses these issues. “As an adult, I am too old to get my teeth straight, or my bite… Read more »

Halloween is such a fun time for children, with costumes and candy. For kids with braces, it can be tough to judge what candy may harm their braces. I tell my patients that for this night, it is OK to enjoy some treats, but to follow some guidelines. Here is a list of common candies that… Read more »

When the time has come to where you have almost completed treatment with  braces (or Invisalign), Dr. Dan will help you decide which retainers will be best for you and your bite. There are three main types of retainers that we offer (four including Invisilign Vivera retainers), and each has distinct advantages that different people… Read more »