Author: Davoody and Hablinski Orthodontics

The holidays are here, and as Dr. Hablinski and our team reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2012? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are Read More

Dr. Mark Hablinski and our team at Dr. Hablinski’s office want to know: what do your winter plans look like? Do you have any plans for an exciting family vacation? Are you hanging out around town? Catching up on sleep? Spending time with friends? Let us know! Please feel free to share your exciting winter Read More

Thanks for the question! Spacers are little 0 rings that we floss between the contacts of your teeth around the molar area. This allows us space to get a metal band around your molars prior to your banding appointment. These spacers may cause some discomfort for two-to-three days and your will need to use some Read More

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season knocking at our door, our entire team at Dr. Hablinski’s office wanted to stop for a moment and extend our best wishes to you, our patients, referring doctors and families, for a wonderful Thanksgiving. As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us Read More

We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did before before orthodontic treatment began. Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove plaque, which is why Dr. Mark Hablinski and Read More

Proper brushing is essential for cleaning teeth and gums effectively. Use a toothbrush with soft, nylon, round-ended bristles that will not scratch and irritate teeth or damage gums. Place bristles along the gumline at a 45-degree angle. Bristles should contact both the tooth surface and the gumline. Gently brush the outer tooth surfaces of 2-3 Read More

Trick-or-treat! In the spirit of today’s sweet and spooky holiday, Dr. Hablinski and team would like to remind all of our patients to be safe while celebrating with friends and family tonight. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists were kind enough to provide trick-or-treaters with some tips for a ghoulishly good time. A Read More

Dr. Hablinski and his wife Dorothy recently sponsored 239 people to view the movie “Courageous”. The emotional uplift watching kids and adults cheer adult men making strong choices for the betterment of their families and communities was incredibly inspiring. Dorothy had attended a Houston Area Pastors Council meeting and was talking about how we had Read More

For those who don’t know, October is National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO. Dr. Mark Hablinski and our team realize this is a great opportunity for us and to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. National Orthodontic Health Month Read More

What class did you take recently? A. P. Westfall Meeting Where was the class located? San Antonio,Texas June 10-12. What did you learn? Alexander’s approach to long term stability. Is it applicable to your practice? Definitely. What did you like best about your class? The importance of stressing squeezing teeth together in tongue thrust /open Read More

We are excited to announce our October Invisalign Event! Throughout the entire month of October, we are having an Invisalign promotion: you will come in for a Complimentary Exam with Dr. Hablinski, and we will gladly reduce your treatment fee by $250.00 when you begin treatment. You will also receive a Bleaching Kit (value 345.00) Read More

These days, Americans everywhere are putting greater emphasis on health, fitness and self-improvement, and more people are seeking orthodontic treatment to improve their smile. September happens to be Self-Improvement Month, and Dr. Hablinski and team know that orthodontic treatment is an investment in self-improvement that will reap benefits for a lifetime. And, recent advances in Read More

Now that many of the schools in our area are back in session, Dr. Hablinski would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in advance. With school, clubs, sports and family duties to consider, we know that it can be challenging to find time to our office this fall. Read More

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Hablinski and team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip or just stayed in Houston and relaxed, we want to know how you’re all spending your summer! Please feel free Read More

At Hablinski Orthodontics, we know orthodontic emergencies are never convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Hablinski and our team are committed to your dental health and are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call the office when you Read More

From your very first visit to the office of Dr. Mark Hablinski, we strive to provide superior orthodontic treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Hablinski’s work? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you Read More

Thank you for the question, and absolutely not! At Dr. H’s office, NOBODY is “too old” for braces! In fact, our team read a fascinating statistic recently: the number of adults getting braces has actually jumped 24 percent since 1996! It’s true that braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps Read More

Whether you just began your orthodontic treatment and have a follow-up question for Dr. Hablinski or our team, or if you’d simply like to drop us a quick line, we’d love to hear from you! We love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our Read More

Most of our patients at Dr. Hablinski’s office love fun facts – LOVE THEM, in fact. After all, who doesn’t? But what about orthodontic fun facts? The American Association of Orthodontists has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that Dr. Mark Hablisnki and our team thought you would enjoy. Have a great rest Read More

We hope you’re having a great week and a great summer so far! If you are planning on traveling with family this summer or think you might not be able to make it to your scheduled appointment with Dr. Hablinski, please let us know ahead of time so that we may be able to accommodate Read More