We Keep Texas Smiling!
Why visit an Orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a specialist in straightening teeth and aligning jaws. They have advanced training in orthodontics and spend 100% of their time helping patients achieve healthier smiles and better self-esteem by identifying, preventing and treating bad bites (malocclusions).
Make the Right Choice and Choose an Orthodontist!
All orthodontists are dentists first. Out of 100 dental school graduates, only six go on to become orthodontists.
Orthodontist
Specialist in straightening teeth
Specialist in aligning jaws
Has education beyond dental school
Dentist
Cleans teeth
Fixes cavities
Checks general oral health
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When it comes to your oral health, choosing a highly-trained TAO orthodontist should be a no-brainer! None of the alternatives out there can even come close to the one-on-one, professional, and personalized experience that you get when you see an orthodontist. They are dedicated to making sure your treatment is as efficient as possible, and that you walk out of their office with a healthy, beautiful smile that will last a lifetime. Find an orthodontist near you in our online directory: www.texasortho.org/listings/
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Cuando de tu salud oral se trata, elegir a un ortodoncista altamente calificado de TAO es una acción que ni se tiene que pensar ya que ninguna alternativa que existe se compara con la experiencia personalizada y profesional que te da un ortodoncista. Ellos se comprometen a que tu tratamiento sea lo más eficiente posible y que tu puedas salir de su consultorio con una sonrisa bella y sana que te dure toda la vida. Encuentra un ortodoncista TAO cerca de ti en nuestro directorio digital: www.texasortho.org/listings/
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While traditional toothbrushes are a perfectly acceptable option for maintaining good dental hygiene, electric toothbrushes can get into the many nooks and crannies on your braces and remove more plaque. If you can, you might want to invest in an electric toothbrush. If not, just make sure you’re brushing twice a day for at least 2 minutes each time. Your teeth (and your orthodontist) will thank you! www.ajodo.org/article/S0889-5406(13)00259-X/fulltext
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Los cepillos de dientes tradicionales son una excelente opción para una buena higiene bucal, sin embargo los cepillos eléctricos son mejores para limpiar todos los espacios pequeños en tus brackets y remover más placa dental. Si puedes conseguir un cepillo eléctrico, ¡fantástico! Si no, es cuestión de siempre lavarte los dientes dos veces al día por 2 minutos durante cada sesión. Tus dientes (y tu ortodoncista) estarán muy agradecidos contigo.
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TAO is proud of its members. we recognize the work of Dr. Enrique Cruz Sonrisas Orthodontics and PeriodonticsAs #hispanicheritagemonth moves forward, the AAO continues to celebrate the many contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx members.
Growing up in Mexico, Dr. Enrique Cruz was aware of the large-scale need for dental healthcare in Mexico and across the border in the United States. Aspiring to be part of the solution, he graduated from dental school at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico and continued with training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Mexico City. Following a six-year training program at Indiana University, Dr. Cruz completed his master’s degree in dentistry and carried two minors in oral pathology and life sciences.
After settling in Austin, Dr. Cruz saw the tremendous need for bilingual dental assistants to help the dental community across the state. He established Sonrisas Training Center, where students could receive instruction in dental assisting. As his practice grew. Dr. Cruz became interested in giving back to the specialty. Most recently, he joined the AAO Council on Governmental Affairs (COGA).
Learn more about Dr. Cruz’s continuing mission by visiting bit.ly/3lLZZzH.
Our mission is to “Keep Texas Smiling,” and that includes making orthodontic treatment accessible to EVERYONE! Did you know that under the Americans with Disabilities Act, healthcare providers (including dentists and orthodontists) must provide “appropriate auxiliary aids and services” so that deaf and hard-of-hearing patients can communicate with their providers? If you or someone you know needs assistance, contact a TAO orthodontist near you and tell them about your particular situation before making an appointment. www.ajodo.org/article/S0889-5406(11)00609-3/fulltext
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Nuestra misión es “Mantener a Texas sonriendo,” y eso incluye hacer que el tratamiento de ortodoncia sea accesible para todos! ¿Sabías que la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades estipula que los proveedores de atención médica (incluyendo a los dentistas y ortodoncistas) deben ofrecer los servicios y recursos necesarios para comunicarse con los pacientes sordos y con discapacidades auditivas? Si necesitas ayuda o conoces a alguien que requiere atención especial, ponte en contacto con un ortodoncista TAO cerca de ti y para explicarle de tu situación antes de acudir a una cita.
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