Dr. Eric Silvers has never shied away from hard work. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, as a preteen he had a job stuffing and delivering newspapers. During high school, he assisted at a facility for mentally challenged adults. As a youth he decided to...
After fourteen years as a bank branch manager, Efren Olvera wanted a career with less automation and more one-to-one contact. As a natural people person, his wish was fulfilled as he transitioned into the mortgage industry with Peoples Mortgage in Little Elm. Efren explains, “I...
Little Elm—get ready for a new reason to smile! Bracify 3D Orthodontics, which opened in February, is bringing a whole new level of orthodontic care to Little Elm. From state-of-the-art technology and a highly-credentialed orthodontist who treats each patient like her own family to a...
Javier Garcia spent decades in the service industry and is no stranger to treating clients right. Years in the restaurant business made the transition to insurance a natural one. Serving his community through The Mike Thompson Agency, Javier takes a holistic approach to insurance. He...
Most people don’t rank going to the dentist in their top ten lists of things to do. In fact, most people cringe at the very idea of going to the dentist due to fear and anxiety. Yet, dentists throughout the country are taking action to...
While money, travel, romance, love, family, children, pets and more may come up in someone’s must have list for happiness, everyone agrees that without good health, little else matters. And yet most of us focus our time and energy reacting to health issues rather than taking...
At Rendon Orthodontics, you’ll always see a friendly face, whether it’s Dr. Juan Rendon in the Allen office, Dr. Maria Castano-Rendon in the Frisco office, or their fantastic staff who go back and forth between the two offices. “Our goal is to provide superior quality care...
THE STORY BEHIND THE PHILOSOPHY A warm individual who enjoys talking to her patients—all of whom she thinks of as family—Dr. Vijaya Tippireddy has collected a lot of stories over the sixteen years she has been practicing dentistry, but one of her favorites is when a...
Have you ever wished there were Slurpees for grownups? You know, when the temperature climbs and you want a frozen cocktail to take along to the lake or the park, or to a party? Move over 7-Eleven, because the Margarita Hut...
Q. What do you love most about pediatric dentistry? A. I absolutely love the preventive aspect of dentistry and the opportunity to care for children. I want my patients to grow up in the practice with the best possible care and beautiful smiles. Early...
Dr. Bonnie Kingkaysone didn’t as much choose to become a veterinarian as she was called into the profession. She found her calling at an early age after losing a beloved pet. ‘Dr. K’, as her patients parents lovingly call her, explains, “Surprisingly my interest...
As many other born and bred Texans (and hey…who are we kidding…pretty much anyone with a pulse), enjoying a nice hot plate of Mexican food just seems to make everything right with the world. Does your tummy need a little love on a cool winter...
If you are ready to make a change in your overall health and fitness, and you need a little guidance to help reach your goals, Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping in Little Elm is a great place to begin. Open since July 2015, owners Mustaali and Shannon Carbaidwala...
The dictionary defines orthodontics as a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth (as malocclusion) and their correction (as by braces). Orthodontics used to be called orthodontia - a word coming from the Greek orthos, meaning "straight, perfect or proper", and dontos, which...
Your husband has chest pain. Is it indigestion or an oncoming heart attack? Your toddler wakes up at three a.m. with a fever of 102 and nothing is open. Maybe your alarm goes off at six a.m. and you have a crazy work day ahead....
When you have a passion for all things music, you want to share it…and that’s just what Iris and Jon Meneley, owners of Texas Amps & Axes: Shop & School of Music are doing. You know they are serious about music when their kids are...