Dr. Lauren Ohlenforst Carney and Dr. Patrick M. Ohlenforst and their team would love to help make your smile the best it can be! We are committed to providing top-notch treatment for the whole family. On your first visit, you will get to meet Dr. Carney and discuss your concerns. She will perform an initial exam, take x-rays as needed, and will discuss treatment options and how to best achieve your dental goals.
We offer a variety of treatment options, but in every case, our goal is to satisfy our patients. We aim to provide excellent treatment while also making you feel confident in your smile and at home in our office. Visit our newly designed office in Dallas, Texas! You'll experience a space of relaxation and comfort, while enjoying the beautiful views of Dallas.
We offer a variety of treatment options, but in every case, our goal is to satisfy our patients. We aim to provide excellent treatment while also making you feel confident in your smile and at home in our office. Visit our newly designed office in Dallas, Texas! You'll experience a space of relaxation and comfort, while enjoying the beautiful views of Dallas.
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Dr. Ohlenforst has practiced in Irving since 1976. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry, where he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Ohlenforst received his Master's degree from and completed his residency in orthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Thank you for taking an interest in coming to see us! On your first visit, you will get to meet Dr. Carney and discuss your concerns. She will perform an initial exam and take a look in you or your child's mouth, look at any available x-rays, and maybe take a quick panoramic x-ray if needed. We will provide you with a recommendation for treatment if it is indicated and will also provide you with an estimate of the treatment fee.
Brushing with braces is different than regular brushing. It's important to pay careful attention and spend extra time to make sure you don't miss any spots. When you get your braces on, we'll spend time explaining the best ways to keep your pearly whites pearly white. It's important to keep seeing your dentist on a regular basis.
Orthodontic Treatment for children is often called Early Treatment. We, along with the American Association of Orthodontists, recommend that a child receive their first orthodontic screening by the age of 7. This enables us to identify potential problems early and correct them before they become more serious.
Adolescent orthodontic treatment is often called Phase II treatment. The most common time for treatment is between the ages of 11 and 15, and for good reasons. By age 12, most, if not all, of the permanent teeth have erupted and are in place, and crooked teeth, gaps and bad bites can easily be identified.
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Philip A.
Feb 22, 2019
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Dr. Carney is an exceptional orthodontist. Our first child didn't have the greatest experience with her orthodontist, Dr. Genecov. We switch to Dr. Carney for our next two children, and if I could go back I would have her do braces for my first child as well. She and her staff have been nothing short of amazing, always friendly and gregarious, our children love going to her. Highly recommend her.
