How important is your smile? From Dr. Vaughan

There is a reason our city sparkles - and it starts with the bright smiles you'll see on our patients' faces every day! Drs. Vaughan have been practicing orthodontics for a combined 50 plus years, and continue the tradition of long-time quality orthodontics with each smile they serve.

And speaking of smiling, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

Contact our Beeville, Corpus Christi, or Alice, TX offices to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Vaughan! We look forward to meeting you!

Get to know your braces! From Vaughan & Vaughan Orthodontics

Should you need to call Vaughan & Vaughan Orthodontics in case you sustain any damage to your braces, we can help you more effectively if you can tell us exactly which piece is in trouble! Here’s a handy diagram and corresponding list of all the parts that make up your braces.



Elastic Tie: Tiny rubber band that fits around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.

Archwire: The main wire that acts as a track to guide the teeth along. It's changed periodically throughout treatment, as teeth move to their new positions.

Loop in Archwire: Frequently used for closing space left by an extraction. Many archwires don't have a loop.

Bracket: Small attachment that holds the archwire in place. Most often, a bracket is cemented directly onto the tooth's surface, eliminating the need for a band.

Headgear Tube: Round, hollow attachment on the back bands. The inner bow of the headgear fits into it.

Coil Spring: Fits between brackets and over archwire to open space between teeth.

Tie Wire: Fine wire that is twisted around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.

Band: A thin ring of metal fitted around a tooth and cemented in place. The band provides a way to attach the brackets to the tooth.

Hook: Welded or removable arm to which elastics (rubber bands) are attached.

Hope this helps! Let Dr. Vaughan know if you have any questions during your next visit or on Facebook!

35 years of years! Thanks to our great patients!

This week, Dr. Janet Vaughan and team celebrated 35 Years of Service in Alice (pictured here at Dorsey Dental office with Dr. Dorsey and Dr. Valadez). Thank you to all of our Alice Patients for 35 GREAT years!

Also, a special thanks to Mr. Javier Ramos for displaying our office so well in the March issue of AdCity Magazine and letting everyone know that we come to Alice just for them!!! Cannot wait to see AdCity in April.

You'll find the rest of the photos on our official Facebook page.

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Access to your account, 24/7. Sounds simple and convenient, doesn’t it?

At Vaughan & Vaughan Orthodontics, we embrace new technology, whether it is through the innovative orthodontic treatments that Drs. Vaughan offer, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern office conveniently located in Beeville, Corpus Christi, or Alice, TX.

Did you know that patients at our office have access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, from the comfort of your own home! And, because we know folks sometimes forget, you can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You, too, can sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started!