With years of experience straightening smiles for the Rockwall and Watauga area, our knowledgeable team at Shaw Orthodontics knows your treatment may require more than just straightening your teeth. Facial asymmetry, caused by a narrow upper jaw or a crossbite, is not just an aesthetic concern for some patients. It can also contribute to other Read More

For teens today, there really are no days off. As the most visible generation to date, most have multiple social media accounts and a camera roll full of perfectly posed selfies. Although it’s essentially a rite of passage at this point, sharing so much so often can sometimes get a little overwhelming. That feeling can Read More

Here at Shaw Orthodontics, we’re committed to providing family-oriented orthodontic care for patients of all ages. Our talented team, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatments allow us to create beautiful smiles for patients throughout Rockwall, Watauga, and the surrounding areas. However, there’s something else we rely on for success—you! Patient compliance is essential throughout the treatment Read More

More adults than ever are choosing to improve their oral health with orthodontics, thanks in part to an ever-increasing range of affordable and low-profile treatment options that fit their lifestyles. While the largest percentage of our orthodontic patients are teenagers, we have more and more adults visiting us every day!  If you’ve spent years feeling Read More

If you’ve made the choice to straighten your teeth with Invisalign clear aligners, you’ve made a great decision for your smile! This innovative system is one of the simplest ways to improve your oral health and achieve a confident smile with Shaw Orthodontics. Clear aligners are the most popular alternative to braces in Rockwall and Read More

Today’s orthodontic patients have more treatment options available to them than ever before. One of those options tends to be lesser known than some of the others, even though it has practical and cosmetic advantages over traditional braces or clear aligners. Shaw Orthodontics is proud to offer lingual braces to patients who are looking to Read More

Here at Shaw Orthodontics, we know how much hard work, time, and dedication you put into successfully achieving a straighter, healthier smile. As you approach the day your braces come off or use your last clear aligner, it can be tempting to think you’re through with orthodontic appliances forever, but don’t get too carried away! Read More

There’s a product out there for just about anything these days, and sensitive teeth are no exception! Check out the oral health aisle at your local supermarket or flip through the channels on your TV and you’re likely to find a variety of toothpaste aimed at anyone suffering from sensitive teeth. This is actually good Read More

Did you know that we treat routinely patients of all ages here at Shaw Orthodontics? Though many of us may imagine a teenager when we’re thinking of orthodontic treatment, children, teens, and adults alike can all benefit from the care of an experienced orthodontist like Dr. Shaw. In fact, we’re seeing more adults seeking treatment Read More

While we here at Shaw Orthodontics believe that every smile is beautiful, we also believe that most smiles can be made healthier and more functional. We usually achieve this by adjusting a patient’s bite, or the way their upper and lower teeth come together, to promote a more optimal relationship between the teeth and jaws. Read More