When you visit Jensen Orthodontic Artsin McKinney, you meet someone who treats your smile like a custom project, from how your jaw joints move to how your teeth will look in real life when you laugh at Tupps Brewery, cheer at a Lions game, or pose for family photos at Adriatica Village.
Drawing on advanced training in both prosthodonticsand orthodontics, Dr. Jensenstudies the way your teeth, muscles, and bite work together, then builds a plan that fits your goals, your lifestyle, and the long-term health of your mouth, not a generic template. He wants to know what bothers you, how you feel about your smile in photos, what you hope treatment will change, and what you absolutely want to avoid.
How A Dual-Trained Specialist Thinks About Your Smile
When Dr. Jensen studies your smile, he is not only looking for a way to “straighten teeth.” He brings two specialties to the table, so he is thinking about how your teeth, bite, and jaw joints will work together for years, and not solely the mirror.
Training That Changes The Way He Plans
Most orthodontists are trained to look at teeth first, then work backward from there. Dr. Jensen’s mind does not work that way. Because he trained in both prosthodontics and orthodontics, he automatically thinks in layers: teeth, bite, jaw joints, muscles, and how all of that will hold up years from now.
When he studies your photos and scans, he is not only asking how to move teeth into a straighter position. He is asking how those changes will feel when you chew, talk, and smile in real life around McKinney.
Looking Past Single-Tooth Fixes
You might already have crowns or veneers from a local dentist, grind your teeth at night, or feel clicking in your jaw on busy days at work. A single-specialty orthodontist might focus on lining up what is already there.
Dr. Jensen starts by thinking like a reconstructive specialist, then layers orthodontic planning on top. He looks for ways to line things up so your teeth, joints, and muscles are working together instead of fighting each other.
Planning For The Next Chapter Of Your Mouth
He also thinks ahead to what your mouth may need later.
- Future implants or bridges
- Repair of worn front teeth
- Replacement of older crowns or fillings
From the first visit, he plans space and angles with those possibilities in mind. He spends extra time studying your records and talking with your general dentist or other specialists when needed. The goal is not a quick cosmetic fix. The goal is a result that feels good, looks natural from every angle, and gives your dentist a solid foundation to work with for years.
What Happens When You Sit Down With Dr. Jensen
The first real visit with Dr. Jensen does not feel like a quick “look and go.” You sit down, the room settles, and he treats that time as a chance to understand you as much as your teeth. He wants to hear your story before he talks about treatment.
Starting With A Real Conversation
This part of the visit is the perfect time to bring up what you like and do not like about your teeth, how your bite feels when you chew, and anything you have experienced or heard about bracesor clear aligners. Parents can add their perspective, teens can be honest about photos or sports, and adults can talk through past dental work or long range goals.
He listens, asks follow-up questions, and watches how your jaw moves while you talk. If you grind your teeth during long workdays in McKinney or wake up with tight muscles, he wants to know. If a teen plays football at McKinney Northor flute in the marching band, those factors into the kind of treatment that will work.
Walking Through Photos, Scans, And X-Rays Together
Once you have talked, he pulls up your photos, digital scans, and X-rays on the screen. Rather than talking over your head, he shows you where teeth are rotated, where the bite does not fit quite right, and how jaw joints and muscles tie into those spots.
You might hear him point out:
- Areas that trap food or plaque
- Teeth that are wearing down faster than they should
- Spaces that might matter for future crowns, implants, or restorations
He circles back to what you told him at the start, so you can see how the images connect to your concerns. The goal is for you to walk out knowing what he sees and why it matters, not just hearing a list of problems.
Choosing A Plan That Fits Your Schedule
After that, he lays out options. For some patients, traditional braces make the most sense. For others, clear aligners fit better around business meetings, college classes, or high school sports. If you have older crowns, missing teeth, or plans for future dental work, he explains how orthodontic treatment can set those next steps up for success.
How Dr. Jensen Customizes Treatment For Different Ages And Needs
Once he understands how your bite, teeth, and jaw joints work together, Dr. Jensen starts shaping a plan around your age, daily routine, and any past dental work. A second grader in Stonebridge Ranch, a McKinney Boyd senior, and a downtown professional with old crowns do not need the same blueprint. He takes the same careful thinking and applies it in different ways, so treatment makes sense for real life.
Growing Smiles For Kids And Preteens
For younger kids, the first step is often evaluation, not braces. Dr. Jensen looks at how the jaws are growing, how baby teeth are making room for permanent teeth, and whether early changes could make teenage treatment smoother. Sometimes that means simple observation with yearly check-ins. Sometimes it means limited early treatment, like guiding jaw growth or correcting a bite that could cause extra wear later.
He keeps parents in the loop about why he recommends watching, starting, or waiting. Jensen Orthodontic Artsprefers to time treatment so kids get the most benefit from their growth and spend as little time in full treatment as reasonably possible, not to rush every child into braces just because they reached a certain age.
Teens Balancing School, Sports, And Social Life
Schedules are packed with classes, games, band practice, and part-time jobs. Many care as much about how treatment looks in photos as how it feels to chew.
Dr. Jensen talks through options like traditional braces or clear aligners with that in mind. A teen who plays contact sports or musical instruments may lean one way. Someone focused on a low-profile look for senior photos at Adriatica Village may lean another way. He walks families through what each choice requires at home, how often visits will run, and how to keep treatment on track while life stays busy.
Adults With Previous Dental Work Or Complex Concerns
Adult patients often arrive with a history: old fillings and crowns, worn front teeth, missing teeth, or jaw discomfort that has built up over time. This is where his training in prosthodontics and orthodontics comes together. He looks at how orthodontic treatment can support future crowns, implants, or reconstruction instead of working against them.
He coordinates with your general dentist or other specialists when needed so everyone is working from the same plan. That might mean opening space for a future implant, lining teeth up so new restorations can be shaped correctly, or easing a bite that has been hard on teeth and joints. Whether the case is “no big deal” crowding or a full reconstruction, he treats it like a custom project with clear goals, realistic timelines, and careful attention to how everything will function years down the road.
Talk With Dr. Jensen About A Plan Built For You
If you have been wondering what orthodontic treatment would look like for your situation, a conversation with Dr. Jensen is the next step. An in-person visit at Jensen Orthodontic Artsgives you time to ask questions, hear honest recommendations, and see how his dual training can be applied to your teeth, bite, and jaw joints. Schedule an appointmentat our McKinneylocation.