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At Studebaker Orthodontics, no one is "too old" for orthodontic treatment. In fact, we recently read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great.

In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Studebaker can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Studebaker would love to have you visit for a consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!

You may remember our team last week blogging about the advantage of wearing a mouth guard when playing sports. Well, this week happens to be a great time for a follow-up. You see, April happens to be National Facial Protection Month, and it’s a good time to remind our young athletes about staying safe on the field this spring. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year.

For Dr. Studebaker and our staff, that's just simply not acceptable.

The above video contains five ways to ensure the safety of your mouth this spring, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists. If you have any further questions about any of the tips offered in the video, please give us a call at 281-251-9229. Have a great rest of the week and remember to protect your mouth!

Wouldn’t you believe it, it’s already springtime! Dr. Studebaker is well-aware, however, that spring months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of kids damaging their precious pearly whites. If you play sports, it's important that you consult Dr. Studebaker for special precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard. A protective mouth guard is advised for playing spring sports such as baseball, soccer, lacrosse and others. Be sure, however, to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements Dr. Studebaker is trying to achieve.

In case of any accident involving the face, check your mouth and the appliances immediately. If teeth are loosened or the appliances damaged, please schedule an appointment with our team. And don’t forget to ask us—Dr. Studebaker will provide a mouth guard for any patient in active treatment. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Please give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment at Studebaker Orthodontics.

Access to your account, 24/7. Sounds nice and convenient, right?

Patients at Studebaker Orthodontics enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through our web site. You may look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

Just see what some of Dr. Studebaker's patients are saying about this innovative service:

"It's great when I have to explain to my husband what happened at the office and he can see what I am talking about. It also helps me in showing people how up to date high tech they are for referrals." ~ Loren L.

"I was able to view my pictures and compare what services I going to receive versus another ortho company. It was very helpful, and I didn't have to go in and request the pictures." ~ Richard R.

"I like the fact that I can make my payment and view my balance, check my appointments and basically view anything regarding my son's account." ~ Kim W.

"This service makes me feel like Dr. Studebaker is open to his patients having access to their important information and that his office is more than willing to communicate with us." ~ Susette M.

You, too, can sign up for this convenient service on our web site by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started!