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How Often Do I Need to Wear My Invisalign? How often do I need to wear my Invisalign? Adjust my expander? Wear rubber bands, retainers, or mouthguards? These questions and more are some of our most asked questions during treatment. The short answer is that if you wear these appliances and are diligent with your oral health, your

Invisalign on Vacation There are so many things to make sure you have in your bags when you travel. It can be easy to forget about your teeth in the process. When traveling with Invisalign, it’s important to plan for time away from home adequately. Especially since Invisalign isn’t attached to your teeth!  When you’re somewhere unfamiliar and

The Connection between Orthodontics and Speech Improvement Orthodontic treatment is often associated with the correction of crooked teeth and achieving a perfect smile. However, orthodontics offers more than just cosmetic benefits. In fact, orthodontics can also help solve speech problems, which can be quite common among children and adults alike. To learn more about how orthodontics can effectively

The Anatomy of Orthodontics For those of us who haven’t gone to school for dentistry or orthodontics, some of the terms your provider may use can be a bit confusing. As a patient it’s important to understand how different parts of the mouth work together to create healthy teeth. From the jaw up to the tooth, each part

What is a Digital Impression? You’ve probably heard others complain about putty impressions at the orthodontist as recently as five years ago. These impressions were notorious for triggering gag reflexes and leaving a horrible, lasting taste. Fortunately, putty impressions are now a thing of the past. Today, orthodontists have access to high-tech digital impression machinery, which has drastically

Everything You Need to Know About Your Retainer So, you’ve finally gotten your braces off or finished your Invisalign, and you’re done with the orthodontist. Not so fast – after treatment, you’ll be fitted with a retainer to keep that smile perfect for years to come. Here we’ll address some common questions about getting a retainer and keeping

How to Speed Up Your Orthodontic Treatment: Hacks for a Faster, Better Smile Everyone wants to achieve their perfect smile as quickly as possible, but orthodontic treatment often requires patience. However, at Optimal Orthodontics of Humble, we understand that many patients are eager to see results sooner rather than later. While there’s no way to completely bypass the

Orthodontics and Migraines: Can Braces Help Reduce Headaches? If you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, you might be surprised to learn that the cause could be related to your teeth and jaw alignment. At Optimal Orthodontics of Humble, our board-certified orthodontists have seen how misaligned teeth and jaws can contribute to chronic headaches. Orthodontic treatment, such as

The Role of Genetics in Orthodontics: Are Crooked Teeth Inherited? At Optimal Orthodontics of Humble, we often get questions about the root causes of misaligned teeth. One common concern is whether crooked teeth are inherited or simply the result of lifestyle factors. While certain habits, such as thumb-sucking or poor oral hygiene, can influence the alignment of teeth,