A passion for empowering others with confidence and a knack for critical thinking and problem solving led Dr. Arun Bala to become an orthodontist and ultimately open Bala Smiles Orthodontics this year.

After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, Bala joined Teach for America, teaching high school math for three years. This ignited his passion for working with children to become the best version of themselves.

“Dealing with the wide variety of adolescent personalities allowed me to realize what an impressionable time that is in one’s life,” Dr. Bala said. “There are also a lot of problem solving and mathematical applications in orthodontics. Geometry and physics play a large role in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, so I enjoy being able to apply those on a day-to-day basis while transforming smiles.”

Bala Smiles Orthodontics offers the complete spectrum of orthodontic treatments and serves all ages—from young children to adults—using state-of-the-art technology.

Treatments include:What sets Bala Smiles apart from other orthodontic practices? Dr. Bala believes that a beautiful and healthy smile consists of much more than just straight teeth.

“There are a lot of aesthetic and functional components to a smile that can set a great smile apart from a good smile,” Dr. Bala said. “We really focus on those details to create distinct smiles for our patients. We focus on the width of the smile to create broad, full smiles. We also position the upper teeth in such a way to give a youthful and lasting appearance. Another important element is ensuring that the bite relationship between the upper and lower teeth is corrected appropriately to set the patients up with a healthy and stable smile for life.”

By focusing on these details and utilizing a modern approach to orthodontics, Dr. Bala ensures that his patients are comfortable throughout the treatment process and leave the practice with a smile they will be proud to display for the rest of their lives.

“It’s nice to see how they immediately can gain confidence once the braces are taken off or they're finished with their aligners, and they're able to show off that new smile,” Dr. Bala said. “It’s really, really rewarding to be a part of that process and to be able to play a positive role in people’s lives.”

Bala Smiles Orthodontics is located at 3421 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 143, Austin. To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Bala, call 512-892-5511 or visit the website.

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