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Halloween is the one night a year when the entire country hands out food we spend all year asking patients to avoid.The ...
10/16/2026

Halloween is the one night a year when the entire country hands out food we spend all year asking patients to avoid.

The good news is that a broken bracket is not inevitable. A little planning goes a long way.

In our latest blog, Dr. Renee Moran covers:
Which Halloween candies cause the most emergency visits, and why
Braces-friendly swaps that still feel like a treat
How to handle the candy haul without giving up the fun
Why brushing after sugar matters more during treatment than at any other time
What to do if a bracket does come loose over the holiday weekend

Treatment does not have to mean missing out. It just means knowing what to hand back.

Read our latest blog and get the full Halloween guide: https://bit.ly/3QAhiXE

10/14/2026

A day in the life of Dr. Renee Moran.

It starts before the first appointment, with a team huddle and a look at who is coming in and where each patient is in their plan.

Then the day fills up. New consultations and the conversations that come with them. Digital scans and treatment planning. Bonding brackets, delivering aligners, wires changed, splints adjusted, and progress checked. Questions from patients and parents and treatment coordination calls with dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.

Somewhere in there, a bracket comes off and a retainer gets fitted, and a patient sees their finished smile for the first time.

The clinical work is what we trained for. The relationships are what make it worth doing.

Happy National Orthodontics Month.

Learn more about Dr. Moran and Foundations Orthodontics: https://bit.ly/4usBUPX

A common question we hear: what is the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist?Both are dental professionals, a...
10/12/2026

A common question we hear: what is the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist?

Both are dental professionals, and both matter. The difference is training and focus.

After dental school, an orthodontist completes an additional two to three years of specialty residency focused entirely on how teeth move and how jaws grow. That training covers tooth movement, facial development, bite mechanics, and the timing of treatment in a growing child.

Your dentist protects the health of your teeth and gums. An orthodontist focuses on how everything fits and functions together.

It is also why the first orthodontic evaluation is recommended around age seven. Not because most seven year olds need braces, but because that is when we can see how the permanent teeth and jaws are developing and whether early guidance would make later treatment simpler.

October is National Orthodontics Month, and this felt worth explaining.

Learn more about Dr. Moran and our approach to care: https://bit.ly/4usBUPX

Halloween is a few weeks out, and if you are in treatment, the candy bowl requires a little strategy.Skip these:Caramels...
10/09/2026

Halloween is a few weeks out, and if you are in treatment, the candy bowl requires a little strategy.

Skip these:
Caramels, taffy, and anything that pulls
Hard candy, jawbreakers, and lollipops
Candy apples and toffee
Popcorn balls and anything with nuts
Gummies and chewy candy that sticks in brackets

These are usually fine in moderation:
Plain chocolate that melts
Peanut butter cups without crunchy pieces
Soft chocolate bars
Anything that dissolves rather than requiring a hard bite

Whatever you eat, brush afterward. Sugar plus brackets plus time is how white spots start, and those do not go away when the braces come off.

You do not have to sit Halloween out. You just have to sort the bucket first.

Explore more orthodontic care tips from Foundations: https://bit.ly/3QAhiXE

We are officially in the last quarter of the year, which makes this a good time to check in on your health savings dolla...
10/05/2026

We are officially in the last quarter of the year, which makes this a good time to check in on your health savings dollars.

Orthodontic treatment is generally an eligible expense under both HSA and FSA plans. That includes braces, clear aligners, retainers, and records.

A few things worth knowing before December 31:
FSA funds are usually use-it-or-lose-it. Some plans offer a grace period or a limited carryover, but many do not.
HSA funds roll over year to year, but the window to contribute for this tax year does close.
Dental insurance benefits typically reset January 1, and unused orthodontic benefits rarely carry over.
Starting treatment before the end of the year can sometimes let you apply benefits across two plan years instead of one.

Every plan is different, so your plan administrator is always the final word. But if you are sitting on funds and wondering whether treatment is worth exploring, our team is happy to walk through the numbers with you.

No obligation, no pressure. Just information so you can plan.

Schedule a consultation and learn more about Foundations Orthodontics: https://bit.ly/4usBUPX

October is National Orthodontics Month, which gives us a good excuse to talk about something we think about all year.Ort...
10/02/2026

October is National Orthodontics Month, which gives us a good excuse to talk about something we think about all year.

Orthodontics is often described in terms of appearance, and a confident smile is absolutely part of it. But the work goes deeper than that.

Properly aligned teeth are easier to clean, which protects the gums. A balanced bite distributes pressure evenly, which protects the enamel and the jaw joints.

Correcting crowding, spacing, and bite issues early can prevent problems that are far harder to solve later in life.

That is what we are actually doing here. Building a foundation that holds up for decades.

This month we will be sharing a look behind the scenes, introducing the team who makes it all happen, and answering the questions we hear most often.

Thank you for trusting us with your smiles.

Learn more about Foundations Orthodontics and schedule your consultation: https://bit.ly/4usBUPX

09/30/2026

One day at Foundations Orthodontics looks like this.

Doors open. First consultations. Digital scans and treatment plans. Wires changed and progress checked. Questions answered, sometimes the same question, asked five different ways, and that's exactly how it should be. A few brackets come off. Retainers are fitted. Popcorn is handed over.

Behind every appointment is a team that knows our patients by name and cares about what happens after treatment ends, not just during it.

Thank you for letting us be part of your smile.

Learn more about Foundations Orthodontics and our personalized approach to care: https://bit.ly/4usBUPX

Dr. Renee Moran of Foundations Orthodontics was recently featured in The Muse Magazine's "Resilience" issue, a Veteran T...
09/29/2026

Dr. Renee Moran of Foundations Orthodontics was recently featured in The Muse Magazine's "Resilience" issue, a Veteran Tribute highlighting women veteran-owned businesses and military spouse entrepreneurs.

As a US Air Force veteran, Dr. Moran served as a general dentist before going on to build Foundations Orthodontics. In the feature, she reflects on a favorite quote from Maya Angelou: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." To her, it speaks to growth, humility, and lifelong learning. The responsibility is to stay curious, keep learning, and apply new knowledge as soon as you gain it.

That same commitment to continuous learning guides care at Foundations Orthodontics, where we keep looking beyond straight teeth to how breathing, sleep, and development work together to support whole-body health.

Dr. Moran is honored to be included alongside so many inspiring women who have served. Thank you to our patients, families, and community for your continued trust and support.

Read the full feature: https://bit.ly/4b8vvSN

As we head into the final quarter of the year, this is a good time to check on your dental benefits.Most plans reset on ...
09/28/2026

As we head into the final quarter of the year, this is a good time to check on your dental benefits.

Most plans reset on January 1, and unused orthodontic benefits typically don't carry over. The same is often true for flexible spending account dollars.

A few things worth reviewing:

- Whether your plan includes a lifetime orthodontic maximum
- How much of this year's benefit remains
- Whether your deductible has already been met
- Any FSA funds that need to be used before the deadline

Starting treatment before the end of the year can also allow you to apply benefits across two plan years rather than one.

Our team is happy to review your coverage with you and explain your options, no obligation, no pressure. We know cost is part of the decision, and we'd rather help you plan for it early.

Schedule a consultation and learn more about Foundations Orthodontics: https://bit.ly/4usBUPX

Debond day is one of our favorite days in the office.Here's what it actually looks like: we carefully remove each bracke...
09/25/2026

Debond day is one of our favorite days in the office.

Here's what it actually looks like: we carefully remove each bracket, polish away the adhesive, and clean the surface of every tooth. Then we take final records and fit you for your retainer, because protecting the result begins immediately.

And then comes the popcorn.

What patients tell us they notice most in those first few minutes isn't the mirror. It's how their teeth feel, smooth, comfortable, and finally free.

Treatment takes time and commitment. Every appointment kept, every elastic worn, every day of careful brushing adds up to this moment.

Congratulations. You earned it.

Learn more about Foundations Orthodontics and schedule your consultation: https://bit.ly/4usBUPX

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Centennial, CO
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