We have been creating healthy smiles for over 25 years and are experts in making teeth look and work their very best. Here are several reasons why Tardy Orthodontics is the right place for you and your child.
Dr. Shelley Tardy established Tardy Orthodontics in 1993. Her son grew up working in the family business and developed a passion for the industry at an early age. Dr. Calvin Tardy decided to carry on her legacy by also pursuing a path in Orthodontics. Their collaboration in business has created a nice harmony as they continue to strengthen each other. As the saying goes, iron sharpens iron. They are both passionate about creating beautiful smiles that boost self-confidence and improve overall dental health. Dr. Calvin Tardys extreme understanding of computers and technology are an added bonus to the practice as the Orthodontic industry increases both digitally and through 3D imaging. These Board-Certified Orthodontists are excited about the endless possibilities as they continue working alongside each other.
Dr. Tardy is a specialist in the profession of orthodontics and facial orthopedics. After obtaining a Bachelor of Chemistry from Texas Tech University, she began dental training at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree to practice dentistry. After graduation, Dr. Tardy moved to Indianapolis, Indiana to study the dental specialty of orthodontics. She completed her Residency while earning her Master of Science Degree and Orthodontic Specialty Certificate at Indiana University College of Dentistry. She conducted numerous extensive research projects throughout her education with the primary focus on bone physiology and dental implants. She has presented her award-winning research nationally and internationally. Dr. Tardy is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Tardy graduated from Martin High School in Arlington and completed his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in Business-Management Information Systems with a minor in Chemistry. Upon the completion of four years of dental school, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry in San Antonio. Following dental school, Dr. Tardy was selected to stay at the dental school where he completed a three-year post-doctorate program in Orthodontics with a Master of Science degree. His comprehensive orthodontic specialty training along with his computer and technology background are a fantastic addition to the services we provide at Tardy Orthodontics. Dr. Tardy is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Shelley Tardy launched a local chapter of the non-profit, Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, as a way to give back and invest in the future of local underserved children. Smile for a Lifetime Foundations mission is to create self-confidence, inspire hope, and change the lives of children in our community through the gift of a smile.
She has not only helped people in her own community, but in both Ethiopia and Guatemala on dental mission trips. She conducted free clinics with other dental professionals in remote villages that lack appropriate dental care.
Both Drs. Tardy appreciate having the opportunity to provide dental care to those in need. They have been involved with Texas Mission of Mercy through the Texas Dental Association. Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM) is a mobile dental clinic that travels around the state providing free basic dental care to Texans with limited resources and/or access to care.
Dr. Tardy along with two of her friends founded a non-profit organization that manages an annual fun run event for women to help provide financial support to SafeHaven, a domestic violence shelter. Through this effort they have been able to bring thousands of women together to support this cause.