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Dr. Avery Valls
Dr. Valls is committed to delivering the highest quality results for her patients. As a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, she is an expert in moving teeth and guiding the facial development of growing children. She treats patients of all ages using the latest techniques in braces and clear aligners.
Dr. Valls has received numerous academic distinctions and awards. Among her most notable is achieving the highest score on the American Board of Orthodontics Written Examination in the history of her orthodontic residency.
- Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude: Texas A&M University ‘16
- Doctor of Dental Surgery: University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston ‘21
- Master of Science in Dentistry and Orthodontic Certificate: University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston ‘23
Dr. Valls is originally from Laredo and spent a portion of her upbringing in Corpus Christi, both of which played a role in her love for sunny beaches and good food. Through her time in Laredo, Dr. Valls became fluent in Spanish, adding an extra layer of comfort for her current and future Spanish speaking patients. Outside of the orthodontic world, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling the world, trying new restaurants, and obsessing over her Golden Retriever, Emma, and Pilates. She is married to her dental school sweetheart, Dr. Dane Risinger and is excited to get involved in the Southeast Texas community!
Dr. Dane Risinger
Dr. Risinger has a passion for achieving the best functional and esthetic outcome for each patient – no matter what age. It has been his lifelong dream to become an orthodontist and improve the lives of patients in the community he was raised in. As a specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, he is an expert in moving teeth and guiding the facial development of growing children.
Dr. Risinger has received numerous academic distinctions and awards. Among his most notable are graduating Salutatorian from his Dental School Class and serving as the Chief Resident of his Orthodontic residency.
- Bachelor of Science in Education Cum Laude: Baylor University ‘18
- Doctor of Dental Surgery: University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston ‘22
- Master of Science in Dentistry and Orthodontic Certificate: University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston ’24
Dr. Dane Risinger spent a portion of his upbringing in Orange, Texas and could not be more excited to care for patients in the community he grew up in and continue his dad’s orthodontic legacy. When out of the office you can find Dr. Risinger walking his golden retriever, Emma, around Beaumont, going on runs, or playing sports of any kind. He and his wife Dr. Valls met in dental school and enjoy traveling and exploring new restaurants together. Their favorite place to travel is anywhere in Mexico – so much so that they got married there! Dr. Risinger looks forward to meeting new faces as they get settled in Southeast Texas.