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
HOW MANY YEARS AT DR. TAYLORS AND POSITION ? 25 YEARS, I STARTED WORKING IN THE LAB IN 1998 WHERE I WORKED AS AN ASSISTANT / SUPERVISOR N 2015 I BECAME THE OFFICE MANAGER.
WHAT’S THE BEST ADVCE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED ? “ LOVE EVEN THOSE WHO ARE HARD TO LOVE”
WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT YOU ?
MOST PEOPLE KNOW I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY. WE RAISE OUR OWN BEEF. I HAVE HORSES AND CHICKENS. ALSO, I LIKE TO HUNT
WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING THING YOU’VE DONE RECENTLY ? MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A BOAT AND WE HAVE A BUCKETLIST OF LAKES IN TEXAS WE ARE VISITING
WHO HAS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW ? GOD AND SCRIPTURE IS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE FOR ME. BUT MY ADULT CHILDREN WOULD BE NEXT. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE BLESSED TO HAVE WELL GROUNDED CHILDREN.
HAVE YOU WATCHED ANY TV SHOWS OR MOVIES RECENTLY THAT YOU’D RECOMMEND ?
I HAVE ENJOYED WATCHING MOST O FTAYLOR SHERIDANS FILMS. HOWEVER, I WOULDN’T RECOMMEND THEM TO EVERYONE DUE TO CONTENT
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE ? A MIND READER. I WOULD LIKE TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE HURTING AND CELBRATE WITH THOSE THAT NEED TO BE CELEBRATED.
ALIVE OR PASSED- AND MONEY NO ISSUE- WHICH MUSICIAN WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE PERFORM LIVE?
DOLLY PARTON. SHE CAME FROM HUMBLE GEGINNINGS AND HAS NEVER LOST THAT EVEN AFTER HER FAME. SHE STARYS TRUE TO BE BELIEFS AND GOD.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU FEAR THE MOST IN LIFE ? LOSS OF FREEDOM IN THE UNITED STATES
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN ORTHODONTICS ? THE FAMILIES YOU GET TO MEET FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEDGE TO WITNESS OUR PATIENTS GROW UP AND NOW SOME ARE BRINGING THEIR CHILDREN TO SEE US.
Rose Angel Garza
HOW MANY YEARS AT DR. TAYLORS AND POSITION ? 23 YEARS, FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR AND TREATMENT COORDINATOR AND STARTED IN LAB IN 2000
WHAT’S THE BEST ADVCE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED ? THERE IS ONE PERSON AND ONE PERSON ALONE OVER WHOM YOU HAVE CONTROL IN LIFE- AND THAT IS YOURSELF!
WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT YOU ? THAT I AM A SENSITIVE PERSON WITH A BIG HEART BUT A TOUGHER OUTTER SHELL.
WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING THING YOU’VE DONE RECENTLY ? WENT TO LAS VEGAS AND CELEBRATED MY “50” B DAY THERE W/ MY DAUGHTER
WHO HAS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW ? GOD IS THE # 1 REASON WHY WE ARE HERE ALWAYS INFLUENCING US , WHETHER WE FOLLOW CLOSE OR DISTANT
HAVE YOU WATCHED ANY TV SHOWS OR MOVIES RECENTLY THAT YOU’D RECOMMEND ? PHYSICAL 100 STRONGEST COMPETITION, SHOWS DIVERSITY IN DIFFERENT KINDS OF STRENGTH
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE ? I WOULD WANT TO FLY. BECAUSE I LOVE TO TRAVEL AND I WOULD GET THEIR QUICKER
ALIVE OR PASSED- AND MONEY NO ISSUE- WHICH MUSICIAN WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE PERFORM LIVE? SELENA QUINTANILLA
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU FEAR THE MOST IN LIFE ? DEATH OF FAMILY MEMBERS ( MORE INTIMATE WOULD BE A FEAR ON HEIGHTS)
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN ORTHODONTICS ? THE TRANSFORMATION OF PATIENTS SMILES AND THEIR SELF CONFIDENCE.
Angelita “Angel” Fuentez
HOW MANY YEARS AT DR. TAYLORS AND POSITION ? 4 YEARS AND I AM THE LAB SUPERVISOR
WHAT’S THE BEST ADVCE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED ? “LEAD WITH LOVE” LOVE IS THE CLOSEST THING TO MAGIC THAT WE HAVE ON EARTH. IT ALSO COMES IN SO MANY FORMS. YOU MUST GIVE LOVE TO RECEIVE LOVE.
WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT YOU ? MY HEART #TEAMSELENA
WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING THING YOU’VE DONE RECENTLY ? MY MOM AND I WEANT ON A TRIP TO LAS VEGAS FOR OUR BIRTHDAYS. IT WAS MY 1ST TIME AND I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THAT, NOW, MEMORY.
WHO HAS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW ? MY SON. BEING A SINGLE MOM, MY LIFE DEFINITELY REVOLVES AROUND HIM. HE’S THE REASON I WORRY, I BECAME MORE UNDERSTANDING, THE REASON I WAKE UP EARLY, TRY TO DO BETTER FINANCIALLY, MENTALLY. HE’S EVERYTHING!
HAVE YOU WATCHED ANY TV SHOWS OR MOVIES RECENTLY THAT YOU’D RECOMMEND ? DIFFERENT PEOPLE GET DIFFERENT RECOMMENDATIONS, BUT, I LOVE ASIAN DRAMAS! RECENTLY ON NETFLIS THEY CAME OUT W/ A PHYSICAL COMPETITION CALLED PHYSICAL 100. WATCHED SUBBED NOT DUBBED.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE ? THE POWER TO TRANSPORT MYSELF ANYWHERE. THE POSSIBILITIES!
ALIVE OR PASSED- AND MONEY NO ISSUE- WHICH MUSICIAN WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE PERFORM LIVE? WHITNEY HOUSTON, 80s VERSION, BEFORE BOBBY BROWN
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU FEAR THE MOST IN LIFE ? TAKING WHAT I HAVE FOR GRANTED, OR LOSING MYSELF
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN ORTHODONTICS ? WATCHING THE PATIENTS GROW UP. SEEING ALL THE POSSIBILITIES FOR THEM.
Jessica Garz
HOW MANY YEARS AT DR. TAYLORS AND POSITION ? PREVIOUSLY WORKED W/ DR. TAYLOR FOR 9 ½ YEARS 2006-2015, THEN I WAS WELCOMED BACK 2 YEARS AGO AS THE FLOOR SUPERVISOR
WHAT’S THE BEST ADVCE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED ? “LOVE OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE LOVED”
WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT YOU ? I’M NOT AS MEAN AS I LOOK. I DO HAVE THE BIGGEST HEART TO HELP EVERYONE I CAN.
WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING THING YOU’VE DONE RECENTLY ? I RECENTLY GOT MARRIED IN OCT 2022
WHO HAS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW ? MY MOTHER, SHE IS A HAPPY PERSON ALL AROUND AND ALWAYS SEES THE POSTIVE IN EVERYONE.
HAVE YOU WATCHED ANY TV SHOWS OR MOVIES RECENTLY THAT YOU’D RECOMMEND ? NOT SO MUCH OF TV PERSON. SO MOST OF TIME IS TAKING CARE OF THE FAMILY OTHERWISE, IF I AM ON THE SOFA I FALL ASLEEP.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE ? TO HEAR WHAT PEOPLE ARE THINKING.
ALIVE OR PASSED- AND MONEY NO ISSUE- WHICH MUSICIAN WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE PERFORM LIVE? JENNIE RIVERA
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU FEAR THE MOST IN LIFE ? LEAVING MY CHILDREN BEHIND IF MY LIFE ENDED
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN ORTHODONTICS ? JUST TO SEE THEIR SMILE WITH END RESULT OF ORHTODONTICS
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
HOW MANY YEARS AT DR. TAYLORS AND POSITION ? 4 YRS RECEPTIONIST
WHAT’S THE BEST ADVCE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED ? DON’T WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO LOVE YOU, LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF FIRST
WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT YOU ?
THAT I’M AN OVERTHINKER
WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING THING YOU’VE DONE RECENTLY ? MADE A TIK TOK
WHO HAS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW ? GOD
HAVE YOU WATCHED ANY TV SHOWS OR MOVIES RECENTLY THAT YOU’D RECOMMEND ?
THE MURDAUGH MURDERS
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE ? A MIND READER
ALIVE OR PASSED- AND MONEY NO ISSUE- WHICH MUSICIAN WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE PERFORM LIVE?
PRINCE
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU FEAR THE MOST IN LIFE ? PEOPLE
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN ORTHODONTICS ? PATIENTS TRANSFORMATIONS
Kim
Gabriella
Chrissy
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
