About Us
The office of Charles M. Taylor, III, D.D.S. thrives on creating beautiful, radiant smiles and making our patients feel comfortable and at home. With locations in Abilene, TX, and Sweetwater, TX, we continually provide advanced orthodontic treatment to patients throughout the region.
We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions about orthodontics!
Charles M. Taylor, III, D.D.S.
Dr. Charles M. Taylor III has been setting the highest standards of orthodontic excellence for over three decades! As an Abilene, TX, native, Dr. Taylor attended Cooper High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He then went on to study dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed specialized postgraduate training in orthodontics from the University of Southern California.
A second-generation orthodontist, Dr. Taylor is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Charles H. Tweed International Foundation for Orthodontic Research, as well as the Texas Association of Orthodontics. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists.
In his spare time, Dr. Taylor enjoys exercising, playing golf, hunting, and traveling. A proud father and grandfather, he also enjoys spending quality time with his wife, daughters, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
Dr. Simi Mathur, DDS, MS
Dr. Simi Mathur grew up in Abilene and graduated from Wylie High school in 2011. She then obtained her Bachelors in Business Administration with a Major in Management Consulting and a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with honors. Dr. Mathur then achieved her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Texas A&M/Baylor College of Dentistry. In dental school, she served as the vice president of her student body and was inducted into the Odontological Honor Society and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. Dr. Mathur was also a member of the Deans Cumulative Honor List. Dr. Mathur specialized in Orthodontics and earned her Masters in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, where she was the Chief Resident.
In her spare time, Dr. Simi Mathur loves spending time with her husband and son. She is very thankful for the wonderful people of Abilene for welcoming her back home and can’t wait to serve this community!
Brandy Croft
Department: Office Manager
Did You Know? I enjoy riding horses, driving my husband’s tractor, working outside, but mostly being with my family.
Years at Dr. Taylor: 21 years
Favorite Saying: “Easy breezy.”
Best Movie Ever: Lonesome Dove & The Wedding Singer
Favorite Movie Quote: “Go ahead, make my day.”
Dogs or Cats? Dogs
Favorite Celebrity or Athlete: Jennifer Lopez
Beach or Mountain Vacation? Mountain vacation
If You Were a Cartoon Character, Who Would You Be? Lucy from Peanuts
Favorite Dessert or Candy: M&M’s
Favorite Thing About Working in Orthodontics: Building relationships with our patients and helping to create beautiful smiles.
Rose Angel Garza
Department: Front Office
Did You Know? I have four grand babies: 2 girls and 2 boys. I love to run!
Years at Dr. Taylor: 20
Favorite Saying: “Insanity: Doing the exact same thing over and over and expecting a different result”﹣Albert Einstein
Best Movie Ever: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Favorite Movie Quote: “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”﹣Dirty Dancing
Dogs or Cats? Cat (Manx)
Favorite Celebrity or Athlete: David Beckham
Beach or Mountain Vacation? Beach vacation
If You Were a Cartoon Character, Who Would You Be? Speedy Gonzalez
Favorite Dessert or Candy: Chocolate covered cherries
Favorite Thing About Working in Orthodontics: Watching patients grow up through the years and how different their smiles change.
Angelita “Angel” Fuentez
Department: Lab
Did You Know? When the Titanic was sinking, the chef on the ship, who believed he was going to die, started drinking a lot of booze. He ended up surviving due to his rising body temperature as the result of his drinking.
Years at Dr. Taylor: 1 year in January
Favorite Saying: “Cool beans”
Best Movie Ever: Moulin Rouge
Favorite Movie Quote: “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”
Dogs or Cats? Dogs
Favorite Celebrity or Athlete: Will Ferrell
Beach or Mountain Vacation? Mountain
If You Were a Cartoon Character, Who Would You Be? Linda, the mom on Bob’s Burgers
Favorite Dessert or Candy: Peanut butter rice krispies
Favorite Thing About Working in Orthodontics: Seeing the transformation from before braces to after.
Jessica
Jennie Lachapelle
Department: Treatment Floor
Did You Know? Born and raised in Michigan. Married to my husband for 34 years. Have one daughter, 24 years old and graduated from ACU.
Years at Dr. Taylor: 20
Favorite Saying: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”
Best Movie Ever: Pirates of the Caribbean
Favorite Movie Quote:
Dogs or Cats? Cat﹣Callie, 15 years old
Favorite Celebrity or Athlete: Johnny Depp
Beach or Mountain Vacation? Beach vacation
If You Were a Cartoon Character, Who Would You Be? Eeyore
Favorite Dessert or Candy: Chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Thing About Working in Orthodontics: Each day you meet someone new and build relationships with kids and their parents.
Stephanie Silva
Department: Receptionist
Did You Know? I love to dance.
Years at Dr. Taylor: 1
Favorite Saying: “It’s a rough life in the big city, but in the little city there’s no life at all.”
Best Movie Ever: Twilight
Favorite Movie Quote: “If you ain’t first, you’re last.”
Dogs or Cats? Dogs
Favorite Celebrity or Athlete: Johnny Depp
Beach or Mountain Vacation? Beach vacation
If You Were a Cartoon Character, Who Would You Be? Mighty Mouse
Favorite Dessert or Candy: Mini Reeses cups
Favorite Thing About Working in Orthodontics: Seeing the transformations.
Kim
Kiara
Gabriella
Chrissy
Meet the Team
Charles M. Taylor, III, D.D.S.
Dr. Charles M. Taylor III has been setting the highest standards of orthodontic excellence for over three decades! As an Abilene, TX, native, Dr. Taylor attended Cooper High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He then went on to study dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed specialized postgraduate training in orthodontics from the University of Southern California.
A second-generation orthodontist, Dr. Taylor is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Charles H. Tweed International Foundation for Orthodontic Research, as well as the Texas Association of Orthodontics. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists.
In his spare time, Dr. Taylor enjoys exercising, playing golf, hunting, and traveling. A proud father and grandfather, he also enjoys spending quality time with his wife, daughters, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
Dr. Simi Mathur, DDS, MS
Dr. Simi Mathur grew up in Abilene and graduated from Wylie High school in 2011. She then obtained her Bachelors in Business Administration with a Major in Management Consulting and a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with honors. Dr. Mathur then achieved her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Texas A&M/Baylor College of Dentistry. In dental school, she served as the vice president of her student body and was inducted into the Odontological Honor Society and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. Dr. Mathur was also a member of the Deans Cumulative Honor List. Dr. Mathur specialized in Orthodontics and earned her Masters in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, where she was the Chief Resident.
In her spare time, Dr. Simi Mathur loves spending time with her husband and son. She is very thankful for the wonderful people of Abilene for welcoming her back home and can’t wait to serve this community!
Brandy Croft
Office Manager
Jessica Garz
Assistant
Jennie Lachapelle
Treatment Coordinator
Stephanie Silva
Assistant
Kim
Assistant
Gabriella
Assistant
Chrissy
Assistant
Call our office in Abilene, TX or Sweetwater, TX today!
Charles M. Taylor, III, D.D.S.
Abilene Location
5200 Buffalo Gap Road, Building C
Abilene, TX 79606
Business Hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Phone: 325-695-0170
Fax: 325-695-2908
Email: office@cmtortho.com
Charles M. Taylor, III, D.D.S.
Sweetwater Location
200 E Broadway Ave
Sweetwater, TX 79556
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Phone: 325-235-2600
Fax: 325-235-9410
Email: office@cmtortho.com