Happy New Year from Dr. Skibell and our entire staff!

2010 is almost over—and what a year it was! Dr. Skibell and our staff thought we’d ask: what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you most looking forward to in 2011? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year, to all our patients, friends, family and all our dental and medical colleagues in Houston and surrounding communities.

See you all in 2011!

What helps you or your child relax at Dr. Skibell's office?

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

Let us know by posting on Facebook or by giving us a call! Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Invisalign®, giving parents something to smile about

Hey moms & dads! Focusing on your kids’ teeth and oral health so much that you’re neglecting your own? If you’ve been thinking about having your own set of perfectly-aligned teeth, Dr. David Skibell and our staff can help! We are specially trained to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign.

This course of treatment consists of a set of clear aligners that are molded to fit your teeth using a proprietary technology. You wear them all day and night, except for meals, brushing, and flossing – when you can easily slip them out to make eating and cleaning a snap!

Because they’re clear, your teeth will be steadily straightening – and no one will know it but you! Please give us a call to set up consultation with Dr. Skibell, so we can discuss the specifics of your treatment. We also gladly provide Invisalign Teen for younger patients.

Have a great weekend!

Ask Dr. Skibell: What's the deal with retainers?

If you recently completed treatment at the office of Dr. Skibell, our entire staff would like to congratulate you, again! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Skibell will provide—or has provided you—with retainers.

After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, provide that stabilization. They 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. Skibell is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for an entire lifetime.

To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment, please visit our website for instructions and read this helpful article about retainers. You may also give us a call or ask us on Facebook!