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Pros and Cons of Invisible Braces
Jun 24, 2025

We get questions all the time about invisible braces and we’re here to help you understand what invisible braces are (and aren’t!) We’ll also talk about the pros and cons of invisible braces and how these treatments, while not actually invisible, are much more...

TAO Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. Sandra Nairooz
May 27, 2025

Dr. Sandra Nairooz’s journey to becoming a board-certified orthodontist in Texas started in Cairo, Egypt, where she was born and raised. Her commitment and dedication to her profession led her to open Solana Orthodontics in San Antonio, where she sees patients of all...

TAO Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. Brandi Lewis
Mar 27, 2025

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...

Discover Everything You Need to Know About Adult Braces
Feb 20, 2025

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...

5 Reasons to Take Your Child to the Orthodontist at Age 7
Jan 24, 2025

“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...

TAO Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. Jeff Shao
Dec 18, 2024

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...

TAO Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. Carly Cunningham
Aug 21, 2024

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...