Did you know that some children benefit from orthodontics as early as age 7? Most of us associate braces and retainers with older kids and teens, but there are some targeted treatments that begin earlier. They happen during the “mixed dentition” phase, or when...
Dr. Brandi Lewis originally hails from California, but now lives in Spring, Texas, where she recently opened her own practice, Brightside Braces. She’s one of those lucky and determined people who found her passion at a young age and worked hard to make her dreams...
Adults with braces used to be rare, but according to the American Association of Orthodontists, today approximately 1 in 3 orthodontic patients are over the age of 18. Even so, most people still associate braces with kids and teens. Adults who are unhappy with their...
“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...
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...
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....
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects millions of adults and children in the U.S. each year. Managing sleep apnea depends on each case, and most people aren’t aware that orthodontists often play a key role in a patient’s individual treatment plan. In today’s...