Dr. Samuel Kent Lauson DDS, MS
Orthodontist
16756 E Smoky Hill Rd Aurora CO, 80015About
Dr. Samuel Lauson practices Orthodontics in Aurora, CO. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Lauson may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Lauson must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
Provider Details
Internships
- Two Years in USAF Dental Force studying Periodontics
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists, Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists, Colorado Association of Orthodontists, American Association for Functional Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Metro Denver Dental Society, American Academy and Board of Head, Facial and Neck Pain and TMJ Orthopedics
Articles and Publications
- Book: Straight Talk about Crooked Teeth; Many Articles in Dental Journals
What do you attribute your success to?
- Being an Internal Truth Seeker and Committed to Offering the Best Treatment Available to Treat Patients and Thinking Outside the Box
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Reading
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