Ohlenforst Carney Orthodontics provides comprehensive orthodontic services for children, teenagers, and adults throughout North Dallas, Texas. Our practice stands out as one of the few female-owned, sole-practitioner offices in the region, ensuring that every patient receives individualized attention. Dr. Lauren Carney, a residency-trained, Board Certified orthodontist, personally attends to each patient with care and professionalism. Her extensive background includes working with pediatric and special needs patients, drawing upon insights gained from her familys decades of experience in dentistry and psychology.
We offer a variety of orthodontic treatments, including traditional braces, clear ceramic braces, Invisalign, and other aligners. At our office, patients experience a welcoming atmosphere designed to foster comfort and confidence from the first visit. Dr. Carneys dedication to timely appointments and exceptional service has earned her numerous awards and recognitions. Our mission is to provide tailored orthodontic solutions while cultivating long-lasting relationships with each patient and their family, ensuring a beautiful and healthy smile for years to come.
We offer a variety of orthodontic treatments, including traditional braces, clear ceramic braces, Invisalign, and other aligners. At our office, patients experience a welcoming atmosphere designed to foster comfort and confidence from the first visit. Dr. Carneys dedication to timely appointments and exceptional service has earned her numerous awards and recognitions. Our mission is to provide tailored orthodontic solutions while cultivating long-lasting relationships with each patient and their family, ensuring a beautiful and healthy smile for years to come.
Served areas
- Dallas, North Dallas, Plano, Addison, Highland Park, Preston Hollow
Details
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Board-certified orthodontist providing expert personalized care
- Specializes in children, teens, adults, and special needs
- Female-owned sole practitioner office in North Dallas
- Full spectrum of braces, aligners, and retainers available
- Award-winning care recognized by D Magazine and Super Dentists
- Welcoming office designed for comfort and patient relaxation
Payment methods
- Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards
Services
We provide comprehensive orthodontic solutions, including both metal and clear ceramic braces. Metal brackets deliver durability with a low profile, while clear brackets offer an aesthetic alternative suitable for adults. Each treatment plan progresses through specialized wires to achieve optimal tooth alignment. Additionally, our aligners and retainers provide flexible options for patients desiring discreet or limited orthodontic adjustments. 
Our Clear Aligner Treatment provides a modern solution for patients seeking minimally invasive orthodontic care. By utilizing 3M Clarity Aligners and 3D digital scans, we carefully plan your treatment to achieve optimal alignment. We provide full instructions, monitor progress closely, and supply new trays as needed, ensuring a smooth experience. Dr. Carneys expertise ensures each smile is personalized and predictable. 
We provide specialized orthodontic care for children, emphasizing the importance of early evaluation. By age seven, your child can undergo a comprehensive check-up to identify developing dental or jaw issues. Our early treatments, including braces, expanders, and retainers, aim to guide proper growth, correct misalignments, and minimize future intervention. Timely care supports a healthier, confident smile. 
Adolescent orthodontic care focuses on aligning teeth and improving bite during a critical stage of growth. Most teens have permanent teeth by age 12, making it easier to diagnose and treat dental issues. Our approach integrates airway evaluation and myofunctional therapy, ensuring both aesthetic and functional outcomes while fostering self-confidence throughout the treatment process. 
Our adult orthodontic services focus on delivering functional and esthetic improvements through individualized treatment plans. Patients can select from traditional braces, ceramic options, or clear aligners to fit their lifestyle. Dr. Carneys residency training and board certification equip him to address complex dental and muscular issues, ensuring each patient achieves a healthier, more confident smile efficiently and safely. People
Lauren Ohlenforst Carney D. D. S. M. S.
Dr. Lauren Carney is an American Board of Orthodontic certified orthodontist in North Dallas, TX. She has been practicing orthodontics in Dallas, TX since 2012. She was born and raised in Irving, Texas. From an early age, she loved spending time at the orthodontic office of her father (Dr. Pat Ohlenforst) and wanted to be an orthodontist herself! She attended Ursuline Academy of Dallas for high school where she also played Varsity Soccer. Dr. Carney learned a lot about perseverance and hard work from Ursuline soccer and also loved helping Ursuline win several of its now over 20 State Championships! Dr. Carney attended the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!) where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. Then she moved back home to Dallas to attend Baylor College of Dentistry for dental school.
Patrick M. Ohlenforst D. D. S. M. S.
Dr. Ohlenforst has practiced in Irving since 1976. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry, where he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Ohlenforst received his Masters degree from and completed his residency in orthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, the Dallas County Dental Society, Irving Dental Study Club, the Texas Association of Orthodontists and the Greater Dallas Association of Orthodontists.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, the Dallas County Dental Society, Irving Dental Study Club, the Texas Association of Orthodontists and the Greater Dallas Association of Orthodontists.
