posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

At Allen & Allen, we proudly treat adults, teens, and children; no matter what your age, we believe you deserve a great smile. Our warm and welcoming team is known Read more

posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

How You Can Start Preparing Now When you first start thinking about going to the orthodontist, it is normal to feel apprehensive. What will your orthodontic experience bring? Whether you have Read more

posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

Going back to school is already an exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) time so we don't want your braces adding to that. Our Rockwall, Texas team has compiled some helpful tips Read more

posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

Traditional braces and oral piercings—does the inevitable meeting of metals pose any risks? Let’s look at some of the potential problems with oral piercings, and you and the doctor can Read more

posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

Your teeth are precious. Once your permanent teeth come in, they need to last you a lifetime. Extensive tooth decay can lead to dental caries and the need for fillings, Read more

posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

After all your hard work, and months of orthodontic treatment, the big day is finally here—your braces are coming off! What you want to see: beautiful, straight teeth perfectly aligned Read more

posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

Bite problems are so common that most of us know someone who’s worn braces. So perhaps you’re already familiar with the terms “overbite” and “underbite”—but if you’ve been diagnosed with Read more

posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

This is one of the most common questions that is asked at Allen & Allen and, unfortunately, it does not have a simple answer. Just as every patient we see Read more

posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

When you get braces as a child, you usually present the orthodontist with a blank canvas—newly erupted, perfect permanent teeth, just waiting to be aligned. But if you are a Read more

posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush Read more

posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more

posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

You’re in the band and you’re getting braces. Now what? If you are a member of the string or percussion sections, you can go back to rehearsal. You’re good to Read more

posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

We hear this question a lot at Allen & Allen, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know Read more

posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

A bright, beautiful smile is often achieved with braces. The time you spend wearing braces is an investment in the good health and appearance of your smile. However, the doctor Read more

posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

The best part of summer vacation is time. Time to hang with friends, time to travel, time to get a summer job, time to catch your breath after a busy Read more