Orthodontist Kimberly McNeal Joins #1 Choice for Braces and Invisalign, Apple Orthodontix in Rockwall, TX

    ROCKWALL, TX, May 16, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- For two years, Dr. Kimberly McNeal flew back and forth between her two orthodontic practices in Atlanta, GA and Paris, TX. "I believe in finishing treatments that I start," says Dr. McNeal, who didn't want her patients to suffer when she had to return to Texas for family reasons. Today she's commuting again, this time between Paris, TX and Rockwall, TX where she has just joined Apple Orthodontix, the largest provider of orthodontic care in north Texas. "I want to be sure that my patients receive the treatment they deserve. I hope they'll come to Rockwall to complete their care. "

Her practice in Rockwall, TX is what Dr. McNeal calls "her third act". Having already earned an MS degree in infectious disease and microbiology, she graduated at the top of her dental school class from the University of Kentucky in 1987 with most of the academic and clinical awards and the Pierre Fauchard award, given to an outstanding student by the faculty. In 1989, she completed her orthodontic residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA where she was a member of the cleft palate team. She opened her first practice in Atlanta in 1991. In 1998, she opened her second practice in Paris, TX.

"I decided to transition to Apple Orthodontix from private practice because I believe this is the orthodontic model that serves the public best at this time," says Dr McNeal. "I've been watching Apple for a long time. I believe people deserve a choice and excellent care, and that's what they get at Apple. It's become increasing difficult for solo practitioners to provide everything patients want and expect, including flexible hours and pay plans. Apple provides all of that with one-stop shopping."

"Dr. McNeal brings us more than 20 years of experience in early childhood treatment, growth management and craniofacial abnormalities," said Apple CEO Chad M. Packard. "We're delighted to have her join our team of select orthodontists. She's just an outstanding physician."

As a passionate dog lover, a corner of Dr. McNeal's heart is reserved for her "300 babies", the rescue dogs at the Animal Refuge Foundation in Sherman, TX (http://www.arfhouse.com/index.html). She and her husband, a prosthodontist, provide both volunteer and financial support for the foundation and own six rescue dogs of their own.

Apple Orthodontix has been in business for more than 25 years in the Dallas and Ft. Worth, TX area. They have 16 convenient locations in Ft. Worth, Denton, Plano, Frisco, Mesquite, Arlington, Dallas, Lewisville, Rockwall, Little Elm, The Colony, Irving, Richardson, Cedar Hill and Bedford, all staffed by orthodontic specialists. Apple provides metal, clear, and lingual braces as well as Invisalign. They offer a free exam and consult to get started and interest-free, affordable pay plans. Family discounts and cash options are also available.

Dr. McNeal practices in the Rockwall office at 2245 Ridge Rd. To make an appointment for a free consult or for more information, call 1-888-611 APPLE or go online to www.appleortho.com.

Apple Orthodontix has full-time opportunities for motivated associate orthodontists capable of growing a practice. Ownership is an option. If interested, contact [email protected].

For more information, contact: Barbara Brounoff, Nick Alexander Productions, 903-356-3993. Email: [email protected].

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