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?
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). Canker sores are small, flat white ulcers that can appear inside your mouth and last a week or more. They are not serious, but they are not comfortable either. The good news is that once you understand what triggers them, they are often easy to prevent, even during orthodontic
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). According to the American Association of Orthodontists, about one in four orthodontic patients is an adult. With so many modern options, there is no reason to put off the smile you want, and several treatments can help reduce overall treatment time. The short answer to “am I too old?”
