Author: Davoody and Hablinski Orthodontics

Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen and our dedicated team at Hablinski & Chen Orthodontics are pleased to offer Damon Smile for our patients. Damon braces allow your teeth to move more comfortably and easily than do traditional braces. Thanks to these innovative new braces, achieving your perfect smile will be faster and easier than you Read More

The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, and almost three out of five children aged 12 to 19 have tooth decay. Since June is National Smile Month, Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen Read More

Just hearing the word “braces” can take many of us back to junior high — that painful era when we wore unattractive glasses, endured unflattering haircuts, and carried a mouthful of braces to complete the awkward adolescent look. Despite the common assumption that braces are for kids, more and more adults are choosing to pursue Read More

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars since the end of the American Civil War as a day to commemorate both the Read More

Today, Dr. Hablinski and Dr. Chen and our team thought we would offer a few tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be even more dedicated to good oral hygiene than those not currently in treatment. After getting your braces, it is important to know Read More

“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” – Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their child’s visits to Hablinski & Chen Orthodontics. Whether it’s driving their kids to regularly scheduled appointments or for “being there” while their child is Read More

Straighter teeth is something many people desire. A nice smile is one of the most attractive things about a person. However, wearing a mouth full of braces for two, three, or more years can be a major pain, both literally and figuratively. Luckily, there is another option. Invisalign is an alternative to traditional braces. Learn Read More

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