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Austin, Texas- (January 30, 2021) February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an opportunity for parents, teachers, and health professionals to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and adults. Texas Association of Orthodontists is pleased to...
En Espanol Happy New Year! Now that the new year has arrived, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to create a few resolutions. Although you may focus on your health and well-being, it is also important to consider the care you provide to your teeth and...
En Espanol Even though Christmas is over... we know you all have sweets around the house right before New Years Eve... Don’t forget about those braces; you want them to stay intact and in good shape. The orthodontists at Texas Association of Orthodontists want to...
En Espanol In the day and age where appearance plays such an important part of our lives, orthodontic treatment has become more popular not just for correcting misaligned teeth or jaws, but for creating that perfect smile that everyone dreams of having. Before...
En Espanol Almost half of American children between the ages of 2 and 19 years suffer from decayed teeth. Although poor oral hygiene is primarily responsible for tooth decay, diet also plays a part. By consuming the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals, children...
Dear TAO Member, I hope this email finds all of you well. As many of you may have already heard, the 2020 SWSO in-person Annual Meeting has been cancelled for this year and the celebration of 100 years of the SWSO postponed until next Fall, 2021. The TAO typically...
En Espanol Parents are often surprised when their pediatric dentist recommends taking a young child to the orthodontist. After all, most people associate braces with teenagers, and it may seem odd to put braces on baby teeth. However, the American Association of...
En Espanol The development of a child’s bite is important. Sometimes parents think it is not that big of a deal since children will eventually lose their baby teeth so that their adult teeth can grow in. However, your child’s bite is important and should be examined...
Safety in Everything We Do! En Espanol With Texas slowly reopening for business after the COVID-19 shutdown, you may be wondering if it is safe to visit your orthodontist. The answer is YES! Like all health and medical professionals, orthodontists are taking steps...