Building a Family One Smile at a Time

When you first enter MyFamily Orthodontics in Lakeside Village, you're immediately immersed in the welcoming spirit of Dr. Johnson's practice. From the creative and interactive monthly giveaways stationed just beneath the soothing fishtank to the warm and friendly smile of the staff waiting to greet you, every detail of the MyFamily experience is focused on the patient.

As the proud and loving mother of two young girls and a devoted wife, Dr. Johnson is a family woman first. When the time arose to name her orthodontics practice, she was inspired by the heart warming words of her oldest daughter, "I love my family", a phrase the then two year old repeated often. Dr. Johnson wanted to share that memory and that connection with her staff and patients and MyFamily Orthodontics was born.

The MyFamily Orthodontics mission is to treat, educate and encourage oral health in the community of Horizon West. Dr. Johnson began her studies at the University of Florida where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Zoology before pursuing a career in dentistry at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. In 2007 Dr. Johnson became the first African American woman to earn her orthodontic certification from the University of Colorado. Orthodontics has allowed Dr. Johnson to combine her medical knowledge with her passion for art to create healthy beautiful smiles.

We recently had the opportunity to ask Dr. Johnson a few questions about the importance of orthodontic care in various stages of life. Here's what we learned.