Protecting Your Teeth During Sports
We’ve all heard horror stories of sports injuries, even worse witnessed one ourselves. After getting braces, you may be wondering ‘Can I play sports with braces?’ The best way to protect your mouth from a painful fate is to invest in a mouthguard before taking to the court. Mouthguards protect not only your teeth but the soft tissue
Is Your Child Ready for Their First Visit to the Orthodontist?
As a parent, you love to see your kids smile! At Greater Houston Orthodontics, we know how important it is to take care of your favorite smiles. That is why we recommend bringing your child to see us sooner rather than later. So when is the best time to schedule an orthodontic appointment for your child? The American
Braces and Missing Teeth
Losing teeth is an exciting time in any child’s life. The tooth fairy starts making appearances in your household and adult teeth start to grow in. What’s exciting for your kids might raise some fears and questions for the parents. It’s common to wonder if your child is losing teeth at the right time, or too slowly, or
Is Invisalign Right for You?
The decision to embark on your orthodontic journey is a big one. One of the biggest choices you’ll have to make (besides who your orthodontist is, of course!) is which type of braces you’ll use. With so much innovation in the orthodontic field, we have lots of options to best fit any patient’s needs. Whether you choose traditional
What to do if Your Braces Break: Handling Orthodontic Emergencies
It can be scary to be at home, school, or sports practice and feel a part of your braces loosen or even fall completely off your tooth. The good news is that most times these emergencies are minor. A bracket that’s come loose, a wire out of place, or even something falling out of your appliance can be
When Will My Braces Come Off?
The most common question patients ask us is “When will my braces come off?”. More often than “What can I eat with braces?” or “Can I still play my favorite sports?” Patients want to know how long they’ll have to deal with braces at all. It’s an understandable question. Braces are hard to brush and floss around, they