For many individuals, braces are the way to go in order to achieve beautiful, straight, and sparkling teeth. There are even many options when it comes to braces, from traditional ones to clear ones, to fit the needs of every individual. Caring for your braces is absolutely necessary while under orthodontic treatment, which includes brushing […]
Celebrities today must project an air of perfection. There are tons of celebrities with horrible teeth that are crooked, gapped, etc. and even more who have had their smiles transformed by orthodontics and dentistry and made more beautiful. 1. Madonna Madonna has had a gap between her two front teeth forever, but it would seem […]
Orthodontic braces are used for cosmetic and practical reasons to correct the placement of teeth that are misaligned, crooked or unevenly spaced. Unfortunately, many people avoid them due to the notorious visibility of braces and the discomfort associated with treatment. Increasingly, however, these disadvantages are being cast aside by people who opt for clear braces […]
This summer Dr. Karotkin at Advance Orthodontics in Houston will be participating in an Orthodontist Feedback Study being conducted by Align Technology, Inc. on their Invisalign Teen® product. The company specially selected Dr. Karotkin’s office to participate. Align is offering a discounted priced on aligner fabrication for patients enrolled in the study, and Dr. Karotkin […]
A young woman in Canada named Alec Stephen recently had some unfortunate orthodontic luck. Wanting to improve the appearance of her teeth, she consulted with an orthodontist. When she later went to visit her dentist, he told her that he would be able to take care of her problems for a lower price than the […]
If you have crooked teeth that you are not proud of, it can affect you in many ways. It can lower your self-esteem. It can prevent you from smiling too much. It can even get in the way of relationships. That is why Invisalign has become so popular in the past several years. It gives […]
Invisalign technology is the newest trend in orthodontics. It has many advantages over more traditional metal braces, but cosmetic appeal is high on the list. Invisalign uses a clear, plastic material. It starts with a trip to the orthodontist because each aligner is custom made. What goes into the development of these clear teeth aligners? […]
Jaw pain can occur for many reasons. Stress and depression, which can increase bruxism (grinding and clenching of the teeth), have been directly linked to jaw pain. Many people suffer from this problem without even knowing it. Arthritis and traumatic accidents can also cause jaw pain. Whatever the cause may be, jaw pain is a […]
While most specialists suggest that a child makes their first visit to the dentist when their teeth begin to erupt, many parents are unsure of when is the correct time to schedule an appointment with the orthodontist. Orthodontic visits can be very important when it comes to a healthy and attractive smile, and all parents […]
After a few weeks of construction delays, our long-awaited tooth brushing area is finally open! The new section of our office is a great place to put your brushing skills to the test and practice proper oral hygiene. We’re also very happy with the early success of our new online consultation feature. We’ve been able […]
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10455 Briar Forest Dr #200e
Houston, TX 77042
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