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 an orthodontist assistant and later as a practicing orthodontist herself. She loves connecting with patients and enjoys the challenge of coming up with a customized treatment plan for every unique case.
Dr. Carly Cunninghman of Cunningham Orthodontics is a proud Texan with deep roots in her community. She was born and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and stayed in Texas to pursue higher education. From a young age, she was already learning the ropes of orthodontics with her father, starting with equipment sterilization and eventually becoming an orthodontic assistant at his practice. That early exposure, combined with her love of science and art, made it easy for Dr. Cunningham to decide to pursue orthodontics as a career after high school.
“I would like people to know that orthodontics is not just about straight teeth. There are so many benefits to getting proper alignment to the teeth and jaws that are important to overall health. Orthodontic intervention can help people sleep better, breathe better, and keep their teeth for life.”
Dr. Carly Cunningham
Dr. Cunningham loves her native state and knew she didn’t have to travel far for an excellent education. She did her undergraduate degree at University of Texas at Austin, went to dental school at Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, and completed her orthodontic residency in Dallas.
One of her favorite things about Texas is its diversity, not only in terms of culture but also the wide range of beautiful landscapes. Her favorite Texas landscape just happens to be Hill Country, where she lives and works (and hikes!).
Making Orthodontic Care Affordable
Because of the significant health benefits of high-quality orthodontic care, Dr. Cunningham feels strongly about making sure that treatments are affordable for everyone in her community. Her practice offers in-house financing, and they customize their payment plans to make sure that the cost of treatment is manageable for each and every patient who walks in the door. “Because orthodontic treatment does take time, we’re able to space out the payments in a way that makes it affordable,” Dr. Cunningham says. “We want everyone to be able to afford a beautiful, healthy smile.”
Cunningham Orthodontics is committed to offering interest-free payment plans, and every patient they see gets a thorough and thoughtful evaluation that enables the doctors to tailor the treatment plan so they’re getting exactly what they need, no more, no less.
No Two Patients Are the Same
“Orthodontics always keeps me on my toes, it’s like putting a puzzle together” says Dr. Cunningham. She loves the challenge of coming up with the best and most efficient ways to best treat each individual patient. She’s also excited about the new technologies that are making treatment fast and more comfortable than ever. Her office now uses digital scanning, for example, to replace the old method of taking impressions, an innovation that she and her patients are happy about.
In addition to the intellectual challenge of creating treatment plans, Dr. Cunningham’s favorite part about her job is the relationships she gets to build with her patients and their families. For someone who already has such deep roots in the community, a job that allows her to get to know her patients over the course of many years is a natural fit.
One very rewarding experience is when patients come in after several years to get new retainers and she gets to catch up on their lives and connect like no time has passed at all. “It’s such a rewarding part of my job.”
TAO is lucky to have member orthodontists who are as committed and passionate as Dr. Carly Cunningham. To learn more about her practice, check out her videos on our YouTube Channel or visit her website.
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