I was born in Richmond, Virginia. It was in the fourth grade, while at a picnic with Dr. William Crockett, that I decided to become a doctor. Dr. Crockett, a leading instructor at the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, helped me focus to stay in school and become one of the most talented orthodontists in the United States.

After I graduated from Hermitage High School, I attended the University of Richmond and researched how to repair damaged DNA in bacteria with visible wavelengths of light. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry.

I took graduate courses in histology (the study of cells), embryology (the study of how cells form and go on to make organs and other tissues), and many other areas. It was during this time thatI discovered aspirin and acetaminophen can cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy.

I entered dental school, earned numerous awards, and graduated first out of a class of 115. I received the American Cancer Society Award for the highest scores on pathology examinations over a two-year period. I also received the Southeastern Board of Prosthodontics Award for outstanding achievements, contributions, and performance in prosthodontics (false teeth).

I was recognized for my research with oral surgeon Dr. Robert Campbell on patients who experienced numbness in their lower lip and chin after jaw surgery, wisdom teeth extractions, and broken jaws. For this, I was awarded the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Award.

Then I attended the University of Tennessee and completed a residency in orthodontics (dental braces). In my research, I discovered birth defects resulted from normal dosages of acetaminophen taken during pregnancy. While there, I completed one of the lengthiest Master of Science theses written in the history of the university. My animal studies followed FDA birth defect protocol, and concluded that caution must be exercised with use of these two drugs during pregnancy.

In addition to FDA protocol, I used radiographs to look for birth defects and set an example for future birth defect research. I also suggested that my method, along with MRI, CT scans, and other diagnostic tools, would in the future replace the standard techniques used by the FDA.

I was also awarded the Chairmans Research Award in Orthodontics and the Woodrow Powell Research Award for recognition of an original research investigation, because it produced unique and significant knowledge for the specialty of orthodontics.

The American Association of Orthodontists awarded me the associations Harry Sicher Award for the most meritorious first research in the United States and Canada. My research was presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists in New Orleans and at the annual meeting of the Growth Symposium at the University of Michigan.

Also at the University of Tennessee, I was told it wasnt possible to light-cure a permanent retainer wire to the back of the six front teeth. That challenged me, and within six months, I light-cured the first retainer everin the world. An article about this was published in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. There is a newer wire on the market now that I use exclusively, which is made of white gold, does not tarnish, and is super thin.

I have a Master of Science in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (braces at age six; complex cases). This encompasses dental braces that straighten the teeth and jaws, and the ability to change the shape, length, and width of the jaws of the face. This is done as early as age six with non-surgical methods or duringthe teenage and adult years with non-surgical and surgical methods.

Im able to stop thumb sucking in children and adults within one week without the use of any appliances in the mouth. I have stopped more than one hundred children kick their habit the first night with a ninety-five percent success rate. A book is now finished and is available online about this simple-to-use technique that people may employ in their home. There arean estimated five million thumb suckers in the United States at any given time. The book is titled Stop Thumb Suck Revolution.

I recently completed research on how to tolerate extreme heat with the use of salt and potassium. I have identified four new stages of heat exhaustion. This will help people who work or play sports in extreme heat to recognize early stages of heat exhaustion much sooner than in the past. I also developed methods to repair heat exhaustion in the early stages. My primary focus is now on racecar drivers, their pit crews, and football players.

In my spare time, I go to NASCAR races, football, basketball, and baseball games. Ive even donated tickets forthe finish line of races to Hendrick Motorsports tobegiven to children with leukemia and other health problems so they could enjoy the event. Many times, I gave my personal seats to these children. I was an avid Jeff Gordon fan way before he became popular.

Your smile is your calling card: it opens doors, forges connections, and sets others at ease. When you know your teeth are beautifully straight and healthy, your self-esteem and confidence are visible to all. If youre ready for an incredible smile, one that ensures your personality shines, Fox Braces & Invisalign is here to help!

We have eleven family-friendly orthodontic offices to serve you, in south Ft. Lauderdale, north Ft. Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Miami Beach, Sunrise, Davie, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Pines,Lighthouse Point, and Delray Beach.

Dr. Fox is a true thumbsuck expert. He has stopped more than 380 children within a week or less without any devices or hypnosis. He has even written a book that sold to mothers throughout the world for them to stop their own child.

Not only does Dr. Fox know how to stop this damaging habit, hes an Expert on how to correct the actual damage, starting at age six with certain devices to avoid having jaw surgery and the teenage years as well as braces. These devices not only can widen the mouth, but get the jaws to grow correctly at age six again, before all the permanent teeth emerge at age nine or ten.

Theres never been a better time to straighten your teeth with the most advanced clear aligner in the world. Our office is proud to be a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners, which give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable option to achieve the smile youve always wanted.

We will use a scanner such as the iTero digital scanning system to create fast, precise 3D digital images of your teeth. Then we will map out a precise treatment plan, including the exact movements of your teeth and how long your treatment will be. Youll even get to see how your teeth will move and preview your new smile.

As you wear each set of aligners, your teeth will gently and gradually shift into place. We may recommend that you begin wearing a new set of aligners every week and schedule checkups every six weeks or so.