Dr. Adam W. Benham was born in Houston and raised in El Paso, Texas. He received his collegiate education at The University of Texas at El Paso, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
After college, Dr. Benham attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas for his dental school education. One of his greatest achievements was receiving the Valedictorian Award in 2005. He also earned the Alpha Omega Scholastic Award and the Academy of Dental Materials Award of Excellence. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental honor Society in 2004.
Aside from the orthodontics, Dr. Benham enjoys outdoor activities, especially fishing. He also loves to explore new restaurants, go to the movies, and spend time with his family. Dr. Benham also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Here at Benham Orthodontics, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our treatment team is a registered assistant, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
She was born in El Paso, TX and currently lives in Dallas, TX. Erin attended makeup school in NYC and is certified with MAC cosmetics. Her hobbies include music, makeup, and travelling. Her favorite part about working with Benham Orthodontics is building relationships with patients and their families.
Julie joined Benham Orthodontics in 2012 and has been in orthodontics for over 16 years. She was born in Las Vegas, NV and currently resides in Plano, TX. She enjoys seeing patients transform their smile from beginning to end.
Ann was born in Monroe, MI and currently lives in Carrollton, TX. She received her English degree in Ohio. She enjoys reading and walking her dogs along with spending time with her 3 children. Ann enjoys working at Benham Orthodontics due to the friendliness of the staff and how they feel more like friends than co-workers.
Carolyn has been in the orthodontic field since 1994 and joined Benham Orthodontics in 2011. She was born in Ontario, Canada and currently resides in McKinney, TX. She attended Collin County Dental School. Over the years Carolyn has seen many members of the same family from oldest to youngest siblings and even their parents be treated at Benham Orthodontics.
Lacy grew up on the soccer field, playing as a child and continued through college at Long Beach State University in California then in 2002 she moved to Texas where she met her husband Shane of six years and now has two awesome sons Jordan and Connor. She likes watching her boys play in all their sporting events and enjoys going to the lake with her family and friends and spending time out on her boat, wake boarding, tubing, and fishing!She enjoys getting to know her patients and becoming part of their lives by helping them create a smile they can be proud to show off!
For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for receiving orthodontic care. If you're self-conscious about your smile, correcting your concerns with braces will greatly improve the way you look and feel.
When your treatment is complete, you will have the smile you've always dreamed of and the confidence to show it off! We also want you to feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire orthodontic experience, and our practice is dedicated to making sure that you receive the quality care you deserve.
Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.
Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose clear or metal brackets and, in some cases, the color of your appliance. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!
Treatment time varies and can last between one and three years, depending on several factors including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is. A big factor in a successful treatment is you! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient your treatment will be. For children, receiving interceptive or early treatment can also help provide a quicker treatment time.