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More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®

These days it’s becoming more and more common to see adults at our Houston, TX office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can see them! Treatment with Invisalign is effective and aesthetically pleasing for all ages, but adults have certainly taken to them. For some it may be to overcome the

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Things You Should Never Use Your Braces For

When you get your braces, Dr. Hablinski and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular attention to these items to keep your teeth and braces safe. Charms belong on bracelets. While you can decorate your braces with colored bands, hanging a charm off

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Tips for Caring for Your Braces at School

School can present a few issues when it comes to caring for your braces and mouth, since you won’t have the luxury of the time and tools you have at your disposal while you’re at home. But if you head to school prepared, you shouldn’t have any trouble keeping your braces and mouth in great shape. Below is

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My mouth is dry. What can I do?

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into a panic about your health, however, a dry mouth can be a bother and something you certainly want to change if possible. So, if you find yourself in

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Keep that candy at bay during your treatment!

Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as Dr. Hablinski will tell you. While we trust you will continue brushing and flossing on a regular basis throughout your treatment at Dr. Mark P. Hablinski Orthodontics, you also have to mindful of what you eat. While all

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