What helps you relax at Studebaker Orthodontics?

Dr. Studebaker and team understand not everyone is thrilled about visiting their orthodontist. But here at Studebaker Orthodontics, we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. Today, we’d like to know: What is it about Studebaker Orthodontics that makes you comfortable or puts you or your child at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our courteous staff? Dr. Studebaker himself?

Let us know by posting on Facebook or by giving us a call! Have a safe and happy New Year, to all our patients, friends, family and all our dental and medical colleagues!

See you all in 2011!

When should you call Dr. Studebaker?

Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Studebaker Orthodontics. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with Dr. Studebaker and team:

1. Early or late loss of baby teeth
2. Difficulty of chewing or biting
3. Mouth breathing
4. Finger sucking or other oral habits
5. Crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude
7. Speech difficulty
8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
9. Protruding teeth
10. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all
11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry
12. Grinding or clenching of teeth

Do any of these warning signs fit you? If so, give us a call as soon as possible! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our patients, friends, family and all our dental and medical colleagues in Spring, Klein, Tomball, The Woodlands and surrounding areas!

Season's greetings from Studebaker Orthodontics!

In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as our team at Studebaker Orthodontics reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients and readers: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2011? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us here, or on our Facebook page, all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

Happy Holidays!

- Dr. Studebaker & team

Hey Dr. Studebaker! What's Invisalign, and is it right for me? [Video]

We've discussed Invisalign treatment in the past, and thought we'd share with you a helpful video that walks you through the process of Invisalign a bit "clearer."

The Invisalign system at Studebaker Orthodontics is a state-of-the-art system of clear, removable aligners that we proudly offer at our office. Dr. Robert Studebaker is a Certified Invisalign Provider, offering Invisalign for teens and adults.

Here's how it works: You wear each set of aligners for about two weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move — little by little, week by week — until they have straightened to the final position Dr. Studebaker has prescribed. You'll visit our office about once every 6 weeks (on average) to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

If you've been wanting to straighten your teeth but are unsure about going through traditional orthodontic treatment, please give Dr. Studebaker and team a call to learn if Invisalign is the right option for you!

Enjoy your weekend everyone!!

At the movies with Studebaker Orthodontics!

Dr. Studebaker and our entire team look forward to seeing all of you at our Patient Appreciation Movie Day on Saturday, December 4th at 2 p.m. at the Silverado Theater in Tomball.

We will be watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! We will be there at 1 p.m. passing out tickets in a blue van with balloons.

See you all there!

Happy Thanksgiving from Studebaker Orthodontics!

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season knocking at our door, Dr. Studebaker and our entire staff at Studebaker Orthodontics wanted to stop for a moment and extend our best wishes to you, our patients, referring doctors and families, for a wonderful Thanksgiving.

As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. We promise to give them the same quality orthodontic care that we have given you.

We hope that this Thanksgiving and holiday season brings fond memories. Thank you for being part of our family.

Talking retainers with Studebaker Orthodontics

Have you recently completed your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Robert Studebaker? If so, we’d like to congratulate you again! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Studebaker will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, Dr. Studebaker will tell you that teeth may shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, provide that stabilization, and are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Dr. Studebaker and our staff is the best way to make sure that the treatment improvements at Studebaker Orthodontics last for a lifetime.

To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment, please visit our website for retainer instructions and check out this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth or give us a call at 281-251-9229!

Have a GREAT weekend!