About Us
Thank You for taking the time to learn more about our practice. Our main goal is to provide patients with the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, efficient atmosphere. We want you to enjoy coming to see us and to feel comfortable with the treatment you receive. With patient relationships being a top priority, we are dedicated to creating beautiful, healthy smiles that will last a lifetime.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Heather Lindsay graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1987 and subsequently received a degree in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin.
She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. While in dental school, Dr. Lindsay was the recipient of numerous awards and graduated first in her class.
She continued her studies in Orthodontics at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston for an additional two years where she earned a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree.
Dr. Lindsay is an active member of many professional organizations including the Greater Houston Dental Society, the Texas Dental Association, the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists.
She is married to her highschool sweetheart, Rob de Cardenas. They have two daughthers, Kate and Emily.
Dr. Magruder was born and raised in El Salvador. She moved to Houston in 2006 to attend the University of Houston where she graduated valedictorian with a bachelor’s degree in biology.
Dr. Magruder spent two summers working at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, where she conducted research in the field of molecular and cell biology. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston, where she was awarded the prestigious William S. Kramer Award of Excellence. She completed an additional two years of training and obtained her certificate and master’s degree in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at the UT School of Dentistry.
Dr. Magruder is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, and she is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Ninth District Dental Society.
In her free time, Sonia and her husband Jeremy like to cook, travel, and spend time with their baby boy Benjamin and Labrador Retriever Boss.
Meet Our Staff
Patient Coordinator
Alexis has been in the dental and orthodontic field for more than 20 years. She was a dental hygienist in the Army. She loves changing one smile at a time. Everyone she meets is family to her and she has never met a stranger. She is very passionate about every patient she meets. Don’t tell Dr. Lindsay, but Alexis says, “It just doesn’t seem like work!”
Scheduling Coordinator
Roxanne has been in the orthodontic field for more almost two decades. She enjoys bonding with the patients and parents, and witnessing their transformation from start to finish.
Roxanne loves spending time with family and friends. Roxanne is married to Edward and has two children and one beautiful grandson. Yes, I know, she doesn’t look like a grandmother! She likes volunteering at the Houston Rodeo, quilting, and is even in a Jeep club! Who says getting older isn’t fun!
