Randall Chandler, D.D.S., F.A.O.S.

Dr. Randall Chandler is the Senior Partner and founder of the Chandler Dental Clinic. He has provided orthodontic care for his patients, young and old since 1983 and has been a member of the American Orthodontic Society since 1982. www.orthodontics.com

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School (UTHSC) has presented him with the Kenneth D. Rudd Award for his continuing education achievement. He has been recognized as a Community Citizen by the National Grange and has served on an American Dental Association Committee in Chicago. Dr. Bryce Chandler and he were the first father/son team to graduate from UTHSC Dental School.

Mom and Daughter, Invisalign and Traditional Braces

Away from the office Dr. Chandler is an accomplished wildlife photographer who enjoys capturing bears and other critters on film. He snow skis with his patients, studies ancient scriptures, raises palm trees, enjoys heavy physical work and is a former private pilot and US Army Officer.

Dr. Randall Chandler:

The Man

His Work

Sister and Brother "Smiles by Chandler" at her Quincinera	Member since 1982	Dr. Chandler and patient (Always the Teacher)

Below I shall use some cases of mine to describe some of the orthodontic and orthopaedic services that we provide at the Chandler Dental Clinic. I placed my first brace for a patient in 1983 and have treated many hundreds of children and adults including my own children, my staff and their children.

Here at the clinic we resolve problems from minor to so severe as to require orthognathic surgery along with braces to correct. Frankly, my biggest treatment challenges arise when parents wait until all baby teeth are lost prior to seeking careful diagnosis and treatment for their children. All children should be examined for orthodontic needs no later than the age of six … or earlier if something does not appear right to their parents. Most children do not need early treatment but it is a tragedy if those who do are not cared for.

Early intervention in some children can avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, jaw surgery and myriad of other problems. Speech defects, problems eating without spitting, broken permanent teeth and low self-esteem can be the result of failure to recognize and treat a problem early. Some problems simply can be corrected more effectively, more easily and less expensively, early on. Let's Look:

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Actual Patients treated by Dr. Chandler

Orthodontics Case # 1
Young Man with 12 remaining baby teeth and tongue posture problems.
Why would you let this problem sit untreated for a couple of years? I wouldn't. Treatment: Six braces and Tongue Appliance.
A few months later Patient wears a retainer and may or may not need more treatment later.

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Orthodontics Case # 2 - Two Phase Treatment
Early treatment for this wonderful young lady helped avoid later permanent extractions and allowed us to develop wonderfully straight teeth and an excellent profile. We expanded her upper arch, corrected her crossbite, then removed her appliance and let her grow.
30 months later when her impacted cuspids were trying to erupt we placed full braces. The results speak for themselves. No extractions were required.
Final results 1 year after the upper retainer was no longer being worn.

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Orthodontics Case # 3
A young man with a few baby teeth remaining, much crowding and a narrow arch. Why would we wait?
Treatment- Rapid Expansion of Upper Arch and Full Braces
Notice that we removed NO permanent teeth.

Orthodontics Case # 4
A young lady - age 12 who actually was too young to treat well. Her case would require jaw surgery. At age 12 her upper jaw has essentially stopped growing while her lower jaw could possibly grow forward more. She has an under bite that could grow worse! We waited so that we would finish braces at a time when she would not likely grow further (roughly age 16). If we treated her too soon she could have needed jaw surgery twice. Sometimes waiting is important.
Severe skeletal under bite at age 12, time to wait until lower jaw growth stops. Treatment at age 12…. 1) Sit down planning session with Dr. David Leibold M.D., D.D.S. ( Oral and maxillofacial surgeon ), myself, mom and patient at his office. I always accompany my patients to this sort of meeting at no cost so it is certain that all parties agree on the direction of treatment. 2) Age 15…one year of full braces during which time it is my job to arrange the teeth so that they shall fit well right after surgery. 4) Remove braces a few months post surgery and place retainer. Age 15, Pre braces-
Age 17- 10 days after surgery and still a little swollen.
Post surgical appearance of braces with hooks to stabilize her jaw with rubber bands. Good job Dr. Leibold!!!!
*Pre - surgical (x-ray) *Post surgical (note the titanium attachments in both arches)
Age 18- A warm, beautiful young lady whose life is changed for the better.
She looks wonderful and has excellent occlusion. My goal is always to have people look at my patients' eyes first and be impacted by a wonderful face. If they stare at the teeth first, I didn't do so well.

Orthodontics Case # 5
A young lady with much crowding and two cross bites. She had many baby teeth remaining.
Treatment- upper and lower expansion. Full braces. Note: No permanent teeth removed.
Why wait? A young lady's upper jaw is essentially finished growing by age twelve. It is far easier to guide growth than repair the problems of one who is fully grown.

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Orthodontics Case # 6
Adults often benefit greatly from orthodontics. The wonderful lady below had a smile that drew attention to her teeth. Now people see her great face, warm smile and mostly her beautiful eyes.
Adults can often be treated with Invisalign or even clear braces. (see orthodontics)

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Orthodontics Case # 7
This young lady had narrow jaws although her previous dentist had treated her with an expander some years before. We find that expansion requires retention and if not closely followed, results in the need for additional treatment.
Her treatment consisted of upper jaw expansion and full braces. Many doctors would have removed permanent teeth. We chose not to.
Many patients have their own special way of examining their retainer.

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Randy Chandler the Man

Anne and me walking among the bears in Alaska	Anne in the Chisos Mountains

Anne and her ten siblings lived with their parents in little Okarchee, Oklahoma right behind the Lutheran church where her dad was the Pastor.

Our Young Family of Dr. Bryce, Anne, Randall and Michal	Braces by Dad, and T-ball Uniform

On Padre Island

Twin yearlings. Momma is dead.	Egret Preening

Some Military Memories

On the General's Staff	Shooting Guard - Fort Sam Houston Championship Basketball Team, January 1972, (our commander didn't play!)

Two Turkeys	30in., 10 lb rainbow trout on a 2 lb line

We couldn't afford to buy, so Anne and I personally designed and built our office.	Still unable to buy, Anne and I personally designed and built our home.

Read "The House That Randy Built"	A good size Permit

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