Poking Wire? Here are Some Pointers
We know that having metal in your mouth doesn’t always feel like the most natural thing. Fortunately, after you get your braces on and have your initial adjustment, most people don’t even notice their braces are there. However, sometimes a pesky wire will escape and remind you that your braces are there. Have no fear though, most of
Step Up Your Selfie Game with Orthodontics
Every patient has their own reasons for deciding to undergo orthodontic treatment. For teens, image has always been a key factor in social integration, and in today’s beauty-conscious society, a beautiful smile is high on their list of priorities. The ever-popular selfie gives teens a confidence boost and social media is the ideal platform to broadcast themselves to
DENTAL MONITORING® at Great Houston Orthodontics The Most Advanced Virtual Appointments Available
At Greater Houston Orthodontics, we know how important safety is to our patients, especially during these times! We love using Invisalign® as a socially distance-friendly approach to orthodontics, but our practice goes even further with Dental Monitoring® virtual appointments. Dental Monitoring’s state-of-the-art technology and easy to use app, provides the most advanced virtual appointments available. That means faster,
How to Handle an Invisalign Emergency if Your Orthodontist is Closed
At Greater Houston Orthodontics, we do our best to remain available for orthodontic emergencies. Please call our office if you think you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency. We don’t want you to feel like you’re on your own when it comes to your orthodontic treatment. That being said, sometimes our patients run into problems or experience discomfort at
EXPANDED SAFETY MEASURES AND GUIDELINES
EXPANDED SAFETY MEASURES AND GUIDELINES We are so excited to welcome you back to the office! Hygiene and safety have always been a priority at our office and we will be taking additional measures to ensure the safety of our patients and team during this time. Health & Safety We will be protecting our
Why I Do Need To Wear Elastics?
Elastics, also known as rubber bands, are a very normal part of orthodontic treatment. However, we know that people sometimes find them to be a nuisance or difficult to adjust to wearing. It is important to know that Dr. Amir Davoody, Dr. Rana Mehr, and Dr. Panagiotis Kyteas at Greater Houston Orthodontics has you wearing elastics because they are