Are you interested in knowing more about lingual braces? If so, our orthodontic team is more than happy to help you! Lingual braces are an effective appliance that can help you have the smile you are looking for. Our orthodontist, Dr. Wendy Chen, is happy to say 4.5 million people are currently wearing an orthodontic appliance to straighten teeth, and... read more »

Do you have a permanent retainer? If so, you need to care for your smile regularly and pay special attention to the teeth secured to the retainer. This is important because if you don’t clean and care for the area regularly, bacteria and plaque can grow around the appliance and promote dental issues. So, to help you care for your... read more »

Uncorrected alignment issues can leave you with an unappealing smile and an increased risk of dental complications. When your upper and lower jaws meet at an unhealthy angle or your teeth are crowded or spaced too far apart, you can suffer from dental attrition and even dental fractures. To correct this problem and prevent future issues, Dr. Wendy Chen can... read more »

Different sports vary in physicality and direct interaction with other athletes. Contact sports and other vigorous athletic activities that might cause bodily harm often requires the use of special protective gear. Many athletes are cognizant of the need for shoulder, knee, and elbow pads to protect critical joints. Some sports also require wearing a helmet to reduce the chances of... read more »

Our orthodontist recently suggested that you have braces in Colleyville, Texas. You are excited to have your teeth become straighter and healthier. Did you know that there are certain things that you can do to protect your braces to ensure that your straightening treatment stays on schedule? Dr. Wendy Chen and our team are happy to give you tips to... read more »

Deviations in the alignment, orientation, and position of your teeth can increase your risk of suffering from dental attrition and dental fractures. If the problem also affects your front teeth, it can leave you with an unattractive smile, and diminished self-confidence. In a situation like this, a professional orthodontist like Dr. Wendy Chen can correct the alignment of your teeth... read more »

Each tooth in your mouth is anchored in its specific dental socket by strong periodontal ligaments. The health of these connective tissues and your gums is very important for the process of realigning your teeth with braces. Each of your routine adjustment sessions at Wendy Chen Orthodontics’s orthodontic clinic is designed to apply progressive tension to the periodontal ligaments. This... read more »

If you want your child to have a top-notch smile and oral health, then you need to bring them to Wendy Chen Orthodontics at an early age for their first orthodontic consultation. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontics recommends taking your child in for their first orthodontic appointment by the time they are 7 years old, even though they... read more »

Some patients are hesitant when orthodontic treatment is recommended. Braces and other orthodontic appliances often need to remain on the teeth for a very long time. Depending on the case, braces or aligners may be needed from 18 months to a few years. If you need to have orthodontic treatment, don’t fret! Ask Dr. Wendy Chen what AcceleDent® in Colleyville,... read more »

A straight smile is the goal of every orthodontist in the field. Orthodontics strives for newer and better ways to fix misaligned teeth every year, and due to the complexity of it, orthodontists must receive years of additional training to prepare them. Take your oral health care to new heights with orthodontics. For more information about orthodontics, see below: -... read more »