I truly have a passion for what I do every day! I love to see the difference made in the lives of our patients as a result of orthodontics. Seeing our patients smile with confidence and joy at the end of treatment is truly rewarding. The opportunity to serve the community and be a part of the lives of so many amazing patients is an absolute honor!
I am blessed with a career that I love! Orthodontics changed my life and I look forward to the new opportunity each day brings to change the lives of others. To be able to do that in this amazing community that I hold so near to my heart means the world to me. I truly enjoy meeting each and every one of you.
I was Dr. Sparkmans first patient 14 years ago! I always dreamed of becoming an orthodontist. Dr. Sparkman and I planned for me to join the practice ever since I was considering attending dental school. That dream became a reality as soon as I completed residency.
Here at Sparkman Orthodontics, we are all about making the world a brighter place. Our expert orthodontists grew up in these same communities. Thats why we are all so passionate about making a difference in our local communities.
During a scan with the PreXion device, a cone-shaped beam will be moved around you while it takes images that are put together to create a 3D model of your teeth, bone, nerve pathways, and soft tissues. The more insight we have on the state of your oral health and the layout of your smile, the more informed treatment decisions well make.
To help our patients achieve the trademark Sparkman Smile, we pay close attention to every detail. This includes using the Spectralase Laser to clear excess gum tissue and reveal a more beautiful and functional smile.
In the past, orthodontists would use messy molds to make models of the patients smile for treatment decisions and appliance fitting. At Sparkman Orthodontics, weve replaced this outdated method of making models with the iTero Scanner.
At Sparkman Orthodontics, our daily goal is to create an encouraging, compassionate, and energetic atmosphere. We want each person involved with Sparkman Orthodontics to be impacted in a positive and uplifting way. Our expert orthodontists, Dr. Sparkman, Dr. Lyons, and Dr. Clifton, all grew up in Texas and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of the community. Seeing the families, patients, and parents all smiling throughout the entire process is truly the most rewarding experience.
Our entire team is dedicated to the comfort and care of every single family member that walks through our doors. We want each step of the way to lead up to a smile of confidence and joy at the end of treatment. Creating that spark for a fantastic patient experience means that we not only provide excellence in our orthodontic care, but also ensure that we are supportive, caring, and honest with our patients, parents, families, and team members.
At Sparkman Orthodontics, we truly love what we do and are blessed to be able to serve our community. We know how life-changing orthodontics can be. Our doctors had orthodontics change their lives and look forward to the opportunity to do that for others every single day. Not only is every single one of our team members experienced, trained, and skilled, but they also have a passion to provide an energetic and fun-loving service for each and every patient.
With locations in Amarillo, Pampa, and Clovis, we have the communities on the top of our mind. Part of serving the community to the best of our ability means we also use state-of-the-art technology to give the utmost, best care. Plus, we utilize traditional systems all the way to revolutionary, new methodology like clear aligners and clear braces. That means you have a perfect-for-you solution, regardless of your age or orthodontic needs, using our precise mix of leading-edge technology and time-proven methods. We are honored to give you a smile you can be proud of!
Sparkman Orthodontics supports youth sports more than any other panhandle business! This includes backing organizations such as Hoop 10 Basketball, Kids Inc., Palo Duro Soccer Association, Amarillo Soccer Association, and Pampa Soccer Association. We also support organizations such as the Amarillo Symphony, the Amarillo Little Theater, 24 hours in the Canyon, Hope Choice, and Little Mended Hearts. In addition, Dr. Sparkman is the director of the dental initiative of the Ryan Palmer Foundation.
Love: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the law and prophets hang on these two commandments. (Matthew 22:37-40)
Dr. Sparkman grew up in Pampa, Texas where he started Sparkman Orthodontics in his fathers general dental office. Dr. Clifton is from Pampa as well. He was actually the first patient of Sparkman Orthodontics. Dr. Lyons is from Canyon, Texas. She loves being back in the panhandle living down the street from her brothers and parents.
Our goal for our patients is to do the least amount of treatment in the shortest amount of time possible. If our patients are not ready for treatment, we will see them every six months (FOR FREE) until they are ready!
No goopy impressions at Sparkman Orthodontics!! No headgear at Sparkman Orthodontics!! We will give you an amazing Sparkman Smile using the cutting edge of orthodontic technology. Each of our three locations (Amarillo, Pampa, and Clovis) is equipped with a CBCT unit to provide the ultimate in dental diagnosis. We use 3D scanning technology to initiate treatment with the best of BRACES or the latest technology in CLEAR ALIGNERS.
Dr. Sparkman: Outside of Dentistry, Dr. Sparkman, and his wife Ashley, stay busy chasing their six children! They love cooking out, fishing, and anything else they can do as a family. When Dr. Sparkman has some free time (not much), he loves to play golf, snowboard, and watch Aggie football. The Sparkmans are active members of Hillside Christian Church.
Dr. Sparkman grew up in Pampa, Texas, where his father has been a general dentist for over 25 years. He graduated from Pampa High School in 1994, and then attended Texas A&M; University. Dr. Sparkman was a member of the Corps of Cadets and was elected by the student body to serve as a Senior Yell Leader.
After college, he attended dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he graduated in the top six percent of his dental class and was selected for membership in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honors society. Dr. Sparkman continued his education by completing a two-year residency at the nationally recognized University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Sparkman has been trained in the most up-to-date orthodontic care and advanced technology. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and is one of the youngest orthodontists in the nation with the distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
On a personal note, Dr. Sparkman and his wife, Ashley, were married on December 18, 2004. They are proud parents of four sons, John Kyle, Reagan, Cannon, and Thatcher, and two daughters, Blythe and Gable.
Dr. Lyons grew up in Canyon, Texas. She is the daughter of Paul and Mary Lou Lyons, both WTAMU alumni. Her father has been building custom homes in the area for 34 years. Her mother, the founder of Lyons Realty, has been active in Panhandle real estate for 38 years.
As a true Lady Eagle, Dr. Lyons started playing basketball as soon as she could dribble! She was also involved in dance and even performed in the play, Texas. She is a 2007 Canyon High School graduate and then went on to Texas A&M University. She attended the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. Here she graduated at the top of her class while receiving numerous accolades and awards. After a year of practicing General Dentistry in Colorado, Dr. Lyons returned to Houston to pursue Orthodontic training.
She is a member of the American Board of Orthodontics and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. She is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontics and Southwest Society of Orthodontics.
Dr. Lyons met her husband, Denver, while living in Houston. The two were married on October 21, 2017. They enjoy sports, country music, dancing, and traveling to new places together. Dr. Lyons has a passion for photography and can be found on most weekends with her camera in hand. She is also an avid golfer and loves spending time on the course with her family and friends.
I am blessed with a career that I love! Orthodontics changed my life and I look forward to the new opportunity each day brings to change the lives of others. To be able to do that in this amazing community that I hold so near to my heart means the world to me. I truly enjoy meeting each and every one of you