Author: Davoody and Hablinski Orthodontics

Patients who need to get orthodontic treatment are often concerned about how long they will wear their braces. Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen will tell you the good news is, is there is a solution for any patient who wants to minimize the time he or she needs to wear braces. AcceleDent is a device Read More

Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen for an initial orthodontic consultation. The ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation is age seven. At that Read More

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have combined forces to sponsor this annual campaign, which aims Read More

Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift Poor breathing airway caused by enlarged adenoids Read More

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland. The saint arrived in Ireland in 432 and earned the reputation of a champion of Irish Christianity. March 17th, the day Read More

“I have been an orthodontic assistant since 1997 and joined the Hablinski & Chen team in 2014.  I love meeting patients and watching as their smile progress over time with treatment.  I am happily married and we had a precious baby girl in 2013.  In my spare time I enjoy going to church, spending time with my Read More

“Hey guys, my name is Ryan and I work in the sterilization room at Dr. Hablinski & Chen’s office.  In pursuit of a carrier in dentistry and very possibly orthodontics.  It excites me to have such a great opportunity to gain some valuable experience in the field and learn as much as I can while I’m Read More

The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Hablinski & Chen Orthodontics for a consultation with Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen. While parents may be concerned about the efficacy of early orthodontics, research suggests that early intervention can prevent greater dental Read More

You’ve made an investment on spending money on getting braces, so why not keep your teeth in good health while undergoing orthodontic treatment?  Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen and our team at Hablinski & Chen Orthodontics will tell you it is just as important to develop a regular hygiene routine while you’re wearing braces as Read More

When it comes to straightening your smile, our team at Hablinski & Chen Orthodontics knows that having a mouth full of metal braces may not be your idea of fun. Luckily for you, Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen can offer a cosmetic alternative: Invisalign! Using a series of clear, comfortable, and completely customized aligners, you Read More

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people don’t realize is that the modern Valentine’s Day celebration arose from a religious holiday. St. Valentine’s Day was originally celebrated as a religious feast day Read More

When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just “go with the flow” and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at Hablinski & Chen Orthodontics, that’s understandable. Read More

More than one patient has come into our office and asked, “What can I do to help my teeth when wearing Invisalign?” While everyone’s teeth and dental needs are different, there are certain things everyone can do to make wearing their Invisalign aligners a more rewarding experience. Always follow the list of instructions and tips Read More

If you are undergoing orthodontic treatment with Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen, we bet you would probably welcome any innovation that could reduce the time you spend wearing braces. Our team at Hablinski & Chen Orthodontics is proud to offer our patients AcceleDent, an innovative device designed to increase your rate of tooth movement as Read More

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Hablinski & Chen Orthodontics included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, with over-the-top celebrations taking place in dozens of countries. Read More

Until recently, the only option for people who need braces was the traditional type in which a wire threads through a bracket that attaches to each tooth. Both the wires and the brackets extend across the breadth of the mouth. Pressure from the wires moves the teeth into the proper position. For most patients, traditional Read More

Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen and our team at Hablinski & Chen Orthodontics are pleased to offer Damon Smile to our patients. This treatment is a faster and more comfortable way to straighten teeth and can improve your smile at any age, often without tooth extractions. Damon Smile braces not only help straighten your teeth, Read More

As more people turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: fluoride! Because fluoride helps strengthen teeth, it is an important component of maintaining good oral health. Our friends at the American Dental Association have endorsed Read More

Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen and our team are excited to offer Invisalign Teen, a clear alternative to braces that’s just for teens! With Invisalign Teen, we are able to straighten your teen’s teeth without the hassle, discomfort, and embarrassment of traditional braces. Invisalign Teen’s clear aligners are virtually invisible. What’s more, they are removable, Read More

Hablinski Orthodontics would like to congratulate our patient, Jace Johnson, who placed 1st in his first cross country meet! In another meet, Jace place 1st again and the 7th grade girls and boys placed 1st overall in their 1.5 mile events! Their meets are featured in the Village News! Great job Jace!