You only need to spend a few minutes with Dr. Aurora Sordelli to realize how passionate she is about her profession. She often says that she has the best job in the world. The daughter and grand-daughter of dentists, she knew she wanted to be one from a very young age, and fell in love with orthodontics while being an orthodontic patient as a teenager.
Dr. Sordelli believes that in her profession she has the opportunity (and responsibility) of doing much more than straightening teeth. She strives every day to be a good role model to her young patients, and she loves to witness the blossoming that occurs in her patients as they gain more self-confidence. She likes to get to know her patients well, and she promotes healthy habits that will help keep their smiles in great shape for a lifetime.
Dr. Sordelli concentrates on the entire face, not just the teeth, and performs a detailed and comprehensive study on all of her patients so that she can tailor each treatment to her patients individual needs, taking into account the effects of aging on the face. This protocol ensures that her patients will look their very best.
Dr. Aurora Sordelli was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, but now calls Houston home. She graduated from the dental school of Universidad Central de Venezuela in 1993. She then earned her Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry with a minor in Oral Pathology from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1998. Dr. Sordelli graduated from her orthodontic residency as the recipient of the Farnsword Award for Dedication to Patient Care.
Dr. Sordellis commitment to excellence is reflected in the fact that she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She also attends continuing education meetings several times per year, and she keeps her office up to date with the best technology available, such as cone-beam computed tomography instead of X-rays. As a proud member of the Texas Orthodontic Study Club, every year she shares her cases with some of the most respected colleagues in the country for peer review.
Dr. Sordelli is grateful to have her husband Aldo, and their wonderful children Aldo, Diego and Isabella, and a profession that she loves. She gives back to her community by supporting local Houston schools and sports teams, as well as the Westview School and St. Lukes Hospital.
Dr. Aldo Sordelli chose to specialize in periodontics because he truly enjoys bringing health back to his patients. Hestrives to provide the best care in his field. He cares for each patient as if he or she were a member of his family.
Dr. Sordelli received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Universidad Central de Venezuela in 1994, then his Certificate in Periodontics and Master of Science degree in Dentistry with a minor in Oral Pathology from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1999. Dr. Sordelli graduated with honors, earning the prestigious Swanson Award for clinical excellence. After graduating, he completed a one-year fellowship in Dental Implantology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000.
Dr. Sordelli stays abreast of the latest research and clinical advances to provide his patients with the very best evidence-based treatment. He attends several continuing education courses per year at the local, national, and international levels, and lectures nationally and globally. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontics. He is currently president of the Aldo Sordelli, DDS, MSD, PA Study Club where he provides continuing education to his peers in Houston several times per year. Additionally, he is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Texas, Houston Dental Branch.
Dr. Sordelli lives and works with his lovely wife, Aurora. They have three beautiful children, Aldo, Diego, and Isabella. Dr. Sordelli has played soccer all his life. He used to coach junior soccer teams and he still plays as much as he can.
He has lectured at the local, national, and international level in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, and he offers lunch and learns to local dentists about once a month. He participated in the Guatemala mission trip where he provided dental services to patients living in extreme poverty. He gives back to the community by supporting local schools and sports teams, as well as St. Luke's Hospital.
Veronica is our periodontic assistant. She assists in surgeries, takes X-rays, prepares rooms for periodontal procedures, and sterilizes our equipment. She developed her sociable personality while growing up with a big family in Mexico City, and truly enjoys getting to know patients and helping them feel at ease in our office. Veronica and her husband, Gaston, have two daughters,Carminaand Alejandra. She is a cheerleading mom and likes to stay active with jogging and trips to the gym. She loves working with our doctors because they 'are both very sweet and understanding. They are very professional and conservative when making decisions. From day one, they made me feel part of their team. There is never a dull moment in this office! I have fun every day! We have all become family.'
Our practice offers the unique service of providing periodontal and orthodontic care in the same office. Dr. Aldo Sordelli is a skilled periodontist and Dr. Aurora Sordelli is an experienced orthodontist. Together, they offer the convenience of a dual-specialty oral health practice. There are many benefits of having two specialists in the same place.
Our patients enjoy the efficiency of having a trusted consultant so close by during all treatments. The combined knowledge of our doctors saves teeth, makes smile adjustment easier, saves time for our patients, and keeps the care process as streamlined as possible.
Some children and teens need the assistance of periodontic treatment before, during, of after their braces. Examples of these patients are those cases of missing teeth, impacted teeth, excess gum tissue between teeth, inadequate gum tissue around teeth, etc. Drs. Aldo and Aurora Sordelli work together in these cases to ensure the most efficient and effective treatment.
In the adult, often with compromised malocclusion, usually the best treatment for the patient involves a multidisciplinary approach (orthodontist, periodontist, restorative dentist, endodontist, oral surgeon). Drs. Aldo and Aurora Sordelliwork closely with the restorative dentist as well as all other specialists to ensure that the ideal treatment is performed on every patient every time. It is of upmost importance that the patient's treatment sequence is carefully planned having all specialists involved get together to study each individual patient.
Dr. Aurora Sordelli has a special place in her heart for patients with autism. Her brother is severely autistic and she feels super lucky to be able to treat autistic, down syndrome, and other special needs patients with ease.
We structure our practice to provide compassionate and efficient service to all of our patients. We are dedicated to your comfort and improving your oral health as a team with an enthusiasm for patient-focused care.