Been Told Invisalign Won’t Work For You?
Have you been told by an orthodontist or general dentist that “Invisalign doesn’t work” or that braces are a better option for your orthodontic treatment? Before giving up on clear aligners, I highly recommend getting a second opinion. We have seen many patients in the consultation room in the last few months who have been […]
Cost versus Quality
Trust Your Health and Your Smile to a Board Certified Orthodontist. We have seen many children and adults in our consultation room lately who started braces with local dental chains and have been displeased with the service in these practices, now wanting to transfer their treatment to Dr. Taylor. Often, they have invested […]
Best Braces for Adults
With braces there are many options to choose from, depending on your lifestyle and budget. Adults who make public appearances or interact with clients may prefer Invisalign Clear Aligners for aesthetic reasons. This treatment involves the use of clear, molded plastic upper and lower teeth trays that fit your teeth through each straightening stage, which […]
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) or At-Home Teeth Straightening – Warning
Dr. Taylor would like to warn people in need of orthodontic care about the dangers in the recent trend of at-home teeth straightening techniques. In some cases these do-it-yourself braces can cause irreparable damage to your teeth and gums. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently reported that many of its member orthodontists have seen patients who […]
Braces for Adults
You should never consider yourself “too old” for braces. Braces for adults has become quite common. In fact, approximately one out of every four orthodontic patients is an adult. And this really only represents a small portion of adults who could actually benefit from orthodontic treatment. The increase of adult braces is mostly due to the availability of more […]
What is a Board Certified Orthodontist?
A board certified orthodontist is an orthodontist who has studied and performed hundreds of additional hours to fully demonstrate the judgment, skills and knowledge required for providing orthodontic services at the highest level of patient care. They have achieved board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics, the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the […]
What is an Elite Provider of Invisalign?
Dr. David Taylor is an Invisalign® Elite Provider. However most people don’t really know what that means. While every dentist or orthodontist who offers this revolutionary treatment is trained by the makers of Invisalign® to become a certified provider, there are different doctor designations based on overall experience and success. If you’re reading this, you’re probably considering […]
How Does the Free Consultation Work?
Anyone who is considering braces or orthodontic services can schedule to come in for a FREE CONSULTATION with Dr. David Taylor, a leading orthodontist in South Texas. Your Consultation will include any needed X-rays and an exam by Dr. Taylor. Based on this, Dr. Taylor will discuss with you all possible options to straighten your […]
Clear Braces – A Great Braces Option
Straightening your teeth has so many great options that really anyone can have a beautiful smile without much suffering. It use to be that one had to deal with the slow form of torture often referred to as “metal mouth” for a couple of years to get your teeth straightened. Now we have many incredible […]
Does Medicaid Cover Braces in McAllen Texas?
Quite often people wonder whether or not Medicaid will cover the cost of braces for children or adults. For several years this was the case, but after spending over 700 million just for braces alone in Texas from 2008 to 2011, this all changed. For the last couple of years, Orthodontics (braces) are no longer […]