Dr. Raenie Roberts was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from high school, she received her Bachelor of Art degree in Anthropology from The University of Texas at Austin. Following college, she attended dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2003.
While in dental school, Dr. Roberts worked on several research projects involving pain in the temporomandibular joint. She was chosen to represent Baylor College of Dentistry at the National Hinman Student Research Symposium where she presented her research to other dental students and dental educators. She was also elected to the Odontological Honor Society and to the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society.
After dental school, Dr. Roberts followed in her fathers footsteps and was accepted into the orthodontic residency program at Baylor College of Dentistry; widely known as one of the top orthodontic residency programs in the world. During her 27 month orthodontic residency, she was involved in research and teaching while earning a Masters degree. Her Masters degree focused on factors that can help predict the future facial growth of patients.
Since graduation from her orthodontic training program in 2005, Dr. Roberts has worked in a private practice setting. In March of 2009, she and her husband Dr. John Roberts, a Pediatric Dentist, opened their joint practice in Prosper, Texas.
She and Dr. John enjoy living and working in Prosper, and have two children together. Their daughter Katherine was born in 2013, and they welcomed their son David in 2015. Dr. Raenie loves spending time with her family, traveling, and riding her horse Major.
Dr. John Roberts was born and raised in the small town of Trinity, Texas. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from The University of Texas at Austin. After obtaining his Bachelors Degree, he attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors. While in dental school, he was honored with the Tollesbol Award for the highest grade point average for his clinical work on patients. He was also elected President of the Odontological Honor Society and was chosen to be a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the most prestigious honor society at Baylor College of Dentistry.
After completing dental school, Dr. Roberts was accepted into the Pediatric Dental Residency Program at Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed a comprehensive two year training program at both Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and Childrens Medical Center where he cared for infants, children, and teenagers. Through this training program, Dr. Roberts received extensive experience in Hospital Dentistry as well as experience working with children who require special needs. Hospital Dentistry often involves advanced procedures including restorative and cosmetic work under general anesthesia in an operating room environment.
Dr. Roberts has been involved in numerous research projects and publications on growth and development as well as pulp treatment of primary teeth. Out of the entire nation, he was honored as a Langman Award Finalist in 2004 for his research on cleft palates. Dr. Roberts completed his Masters Thesis on comparing nerve therapies in primary teeth, and in 2009 he was selected as a National McDonald Award Finalist for his research. The McDonald Award is the most prestigious award in the country for research projects in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Roberts practice philosophy includes caring for children beginning at age one and continuing through their teenage years. He enjoys developing a relationship with both patients and parents, as well as educating them on proper home care that will bring years of healthy smiles.
When not seeing patients, Dr. Roberts and his orthodontist wife Dr. Raenie Roberts, enjoy living in Prosper and giving back to their community. Dr. Roberts enjoys spending time with his family and friends, riding horses, and playing golf.
We are located at the southeast cornerof East Prosper Trail and Coit Road in Prosper, Texas. We are just a short distance fromFrisco, McKinney, Anna, Melissa,Van Alstyne, Denton,Aubrey, Pilot Point, Celina, Gunter, Tioga, Little Elm, Savannah, and Providence Village.
An orthodontist is a dental specialist who has received two to three years of additional training and experience. Your orthodontist is able to straighten teeth, correct misaligned jaw structure, and improve the function of your smile.
If you want to improve the look and feel of your smile, then any age can be a great age to see the orthodontist. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children first visit an orthodontist around the age of seven; however, orthodontic treatment is not exclusive to children and teens, with about one in every five orthodontic patients being over the age of 21. Whether you're considering treatment for yourself or for a child, any time is a good time to visit the orthodontist.
The amount of time spent in braces will vary depending on the individual patient, because every smile responds differently to treatment. Treatment times can take anywhere between six and 30 months, but most standard treatments take about 22 months.
With braces, you should brush your teeth at least three times a day to keep your teeth, gums, and mouth healthy and clean. Brushing regularly will help remove any food that may be caught between the braces. You should also floss daily to get in between your braces where your brush isn't able to reach. Your orthodontist can show you how to properly brush and floss once your braces are placed.
Yes! In fact, it's even more important that patients receiving orthodontic treatment visit their dentist regularly. With braces, food may be caught in places that your toothbrush can't reach. This causes bacteria to build up that can lead to cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease. Your dentist will work closely with your orthodontist to make sure that your teeth stay clean and healthy while wearing braces.
Playing an instrument or a contact sport may require some adjustment when you first get your braces, but wearing braces will not stop you from participating in any of your school activities. If you play a contact sport, it is recommended that you wear a mouthguard to protect your braces or appliance.