Orthodontic Treatments in Lone Tree, CO

It’s About More than a Beautiful Smile…

As Dr. Lauson discovered after years of practice as an orthodontist, the structure of the mandibular and maxillary jaw bones can affect how patients speech, sleep, breathe, and especially how straight adult teeth are when they erupt. 

What's more, poor oral habits such as not swallowing correctly, thumb-sucking, and breathing through the mouth are not only symptoms of jaw issues, but also cause crooked teeth and poorly formed jaw structures. The forces of the tongue, cheeks, and lips combined with these poor oral habits can have a devastating effect on teeth positioning and jaw growth. 

When the tongue rests in the correct position (at the roof of the mouth), the maxillary is allowed to develop as it should. If your tongue does not rest in the roof of your mouth, the top jaw and airway will become too narrow. This causes the teeth to not have enough room to grow straight and proper breathing techniques will also be compromised. 

Poor oral habits (such as mouth-breathing) can cause a variety of symptoms, such as:

What is “New Early Orthodontics?”

New Early Orthodontics isn't just about having a great-looking smile. It's about how street teeth and proper bite (occlusion) influence the overall health of the patient. 

When a new patient visits NEO, our first priority is the overall health and functional stability of the patient. The NEO approach looks at kids regardless of age. The goal is to avoid unnecessary surgeries, extractions, and other invasive procedures while emphasizing preventive treatments such as Myobrace®. 

Of course, we will also make sure we achieve a beautiful, natural smile for your child. Teeth that are straight and evenly spaced are easier to clean, greatly reducing the risks of cavities and periodontal diseases. With the NEO approach, half of patients eliminate the need for traditional braces and retainers — and that's something both parents and kids can smile about!