Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). Many of our patients are student athletes, and a common worry after getting braces is whether they will have to sit out their sport. The good news: you can absolutely keep playing. The best way to protect your mouth is a mouthguard, which shields both your teeth and the
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). After months or years of braces, patients are thrilled to finish treatment. To make sure the smile you leave with stays with you, you will be fitted for a retainer. Retainers prevent relapse and keep the movements your orthodontist made in place. Here are answers to the questions we
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). When parents bring young children in for an initial evaluation, the child is often missing several primary teeth, and parents worry that treatment cannot start until all the permanent teeth have come in. It is common to wonder whether your child is losing teeth at the right time, too
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). “How long do braces take?” is the question we hear most. It is understandable: braces take some getting used to, come with a few food rules, and ask for patience. At Davoody & Hablinski Orthodontics in Houston, TX, we give every patient an estimated timeline at their evaluation, and
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). Feeling part of your braces loosen at home, school, or practice can be unsettling, but it is more common than you might think, and most of these incidents are minor and easily fixed. Here is how to handle them in the moment and until you can get into the
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). Flossing is easy to skip, but it is essential to oral health, and even more so during orthodontic treatment. Brackets and wires create extra spots where food and plaque hide, so flossing is your best tool for keeping your mouth healthy while your smile straightens. Why is flossing important?
