“When should I take my child to the orthodontist?” is a question we get all the time from parents. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that all children see an orthodontist at around age 7 for an evaluation, with or without a referral from their...
For Dr. Jeff Shao of Showtime Orthodontics in The Woodlands, Texas, there’s nothing like the feeling of changing someone’s life through orthodontic treatment. His love for orthodontics and his passion for the blend of science and art that defines his profession...
The average number of adults in the United States who get braces has grown significantly over the past decade, and maybe you’re thinking about joining the ranks. But how do you know you need orthodontic treatment? Have you been unhappy with your smile for a long time?...
“I’ve been invited to quinceañeras, football games, birthday parties and I kind of become an extension of their family just by being their orthodontist” - Dr. Shaun Perryman Dr. Shaun Perryman owns his own orthodontic practice in San Antonio, Texas and he is grateful...
National Orthodontic Health Month: 3D-Printing and AI Technology Are Revolutionizing Orthodontic Treatment October is National Orthodontic Health Month and we’re celebrating by highlighting some of the incredible technological advances that have made orthodontic...
Dr. Carly Cunningham has owned and operated her own orthodontic practice for the past 15 years in Dripping Springs, TX. Her father, also an orthodontist, inspired her to get into this field. Dr. Cunningham even had the opportunity to work alongside her dad, first as...
The practice of orthodontics has been around for much longer than most people realize. From as far back as 1000 BC, the Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans were attempting to move teeth with primitive devices in an attempt to correct bad bites. Today we’ll talk about how...
There are many companies offering mail-order clear aligner care, and the idea can be tempting, especially if you’re trying to save money and time. When you consider what’s missing from these types of services, however, you´ll realize that seeing a qualified...
This month’s featured TAO member runs a practice in the Dallas area that is as unique as his speciality and his story. Dr. Fashemo has dedicated his life to helping patients with cleft lip and palate and craniofacial anomalies in his hospital-based clinic. Dr....