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Dr. Foy did an amazing job straightening my teeth. I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Foy to my family and friends.

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Dr. Michael J. Foy Orthodontics
7560 Rangewood Dr, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
P. 719.597.6800

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  • 31 Years of Service
  • Graduated from Top Orthodontics School
  • Certified by American Board of Orthodontics
  • Retired LTC
  • Trained over 600 Dental Professionals
  • Alpha Provider for invisalign
  • Practices “In-Ovation” Treatments
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Dr. Foy was born and raised in Fremont, Nebraska. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Creighton University and did his dental training at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 1974. He Joined the US Army and served at Tripler Hospital, Honolulu, for four years. After completing his active duty commitment, Dr. Fey moved to St. Louis, Missouri. In 1980, he received his Master of Science in Orthodontics from St. Louis University. He and his family then moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he still practices orthodontics.

In 1989, Dr. Foy became certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and is a lifetime member of the American Dental Association. He added the Invisalign® method of straightening teeth to his practice in April 2000 and is one of the top three percent Invisalign providers In the world.

Dr. Foy remained in the U.S. Army Reserves for sixteen years. He has lectured at bases in Colorado, Hawaii and throughout Europe. In 1994, he retired from the Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Dr. Foy attends numerous continuing education seminars yearly, including the Colorado Orthodontic Summer Meeting of which he is a past president. He also serves on the Council for Governmental Affairs for the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists. Recently he has volunteered for several overseas missions with the Christian Dental Society.

 

What are some possible benefits of orthodontics?

  • A more attractive smile
  • Reduced appearance-consciousness during critical development years
  • Better function of the teeth
  • Possible increase in self-confidence
  • Increased ability to clean the teeth
  • Improved force distribution and wear patterns of the teeth
  • Better long term health of teeth and gums
  • Guide permanent teeth into more favorable positions
  • Reduce the risk of injury to protruded front teeth
  • Aid in optimizing other dental treatment

 

 

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What are some signs that braces may be needed?

  • Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth, or are bucked
  • Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep bite)
  • Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite)
  • The upper and lower front teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite)
  • Crowded or overlapped teeth
  • The center of the upper and lower teeth do not line up
  • Finger or thumb sucking habits which continue after six or seven years old
  • Difficulty chewing
  • Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively
  • The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other when biting together
  • Spaces between the teeth