Orthodontic Care: How We Coordinate Your Referral
Dr. Katie To Center for Wellness Dentistry doesn't provide orthodontic treatment in-house. When braces or clear aligners are the right next step for you or your child, we refer directly to Dr. Bar Nguyen, DDS, MS, a board-certified orthodontist who leads Dr. Bar Orthodontics in Katy. Because of our ongoing working relationship, your care stays coordinated — not handed off and forgotten.
Why we refer instead of treating orthodontics ourselves
Dr. Bar Nguyen was previously part of this practice and has since opened his own independent practice, focused entirely on orthodontics. Rather than try to replace that expertise in-house, we refer our patients directly to him.
The two offices are very close. We have a great referral system, and our treatment coordinators stay in close contact with each other.
What orthodontic treatment can address
- Overbite or underbite
- Protrusion (buck teeth or bunny teeth)
- Overlapping or tilted teeth
- Crossbite
- Overcrowding
- Expansion in children and adults
Early evaluation matters, especially for children
Orthodontic concerns are often easier to address early. Many orthodontists recommend a first evaluation around age 7, while the jaw is still developing — guiding growth early can sometimes reduce the need for more extensive treatment later. If you're wondering whether it's time for your child to be evaluated, we're happy to talk it through and make the referral.
Meet our referral partner
Dr. Bar Nguyen, DDS, MS — Board-Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Nguyen previously practiced alongside Dr. Katie at this office and now leads his own independent, specialist-led practice, Dr. Bar Orthodontics. His practice offers traditional metal braces, clear aligners, and LightForce 3D-printed braces for patients of every age, and screens for airway-related concerns as part of treatment planning.
Dr. Bar Orthodontics
6850 Katy-Gaston Rd, Suite A100, Katy, TX 77494
(281) 299-3912
drbarortho.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer orthodontic treatment at Dr. Katie To Center for Wellness Dentistry?
Not in-house. We refer patients who need braces or clear aligners to our trusted partner, Dr. Bar Orthodontics, nearby in Katy.
Will my records and care stay coordinated between the two offices?
Yes. We have a great referral system with Dr. Bar. Our treatment coordinators are in touch and make sure both locations have everything they need for the best coordinated patient care.
Do you still offer clear aligners or Invisalign at this office?
No. All orthodontic treatment is done by Dr. Bar. At our office, we can print a retainer, similar to a night guard, but nothing for active orthodontic treatment.
Think you or your child might need an orthodontic evaluation?
Call us at (281) 392-8450 and we'll talk it through and connect you with Dr. Bar Orthodontics. You can also call Dr. Bar's office directly at (281) 299-3912.
