What do you love about Dr. Skibell's office?

From your very first visit to Dr. David Skibell's office, we strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Skibell's work? Did our dedicated team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you need traditional metal braces, clear braces, or orthodontic treatment without braces, Dr. Skibell is an orthodontist that you can trust with your smile! We seek to provide the highest quality of orthodontic care in a nurturing environment, in such a manner that our patients, our families, and our Houston community receive the maximum benefit.

Even if you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!

Happy Tuesday, and we hope to post some testimonials next week!

Love your smile? Tell the world all about it!

Located in Houston, Texas, Dr. David Skibell and our talented staff work hard to build beautiful smiles for patients of all ages.

Whether you've visited Dr. Skibell's office for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our office has fared during your orthodontic treatment! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, reviews help Dr. Skibell create more beautiful smiles in Houston and surrounding communities. Thanks in advance, and we hope you have a terrific weekend!

You may write your review here.

Ask Dr. Skibell: Which foods should I avoid while wearing braces?

Thanks for the question. For the first day or so in your new braces, we'd like you to stick to soft foods. Avoid tough meats, hard breads and raw vegetables. Before long, you'll be able to bite a cucumber again. But you'll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as you're wearing braces.

Foods you'll definitely want to avoid during your treatment at Tidewater Orthodontics include:

* Chewy foods: bagels, hard rolls, licorice
* Crunchy foods: popcorn, ice, chips
* Sticky foods: caramels, gum
* Hard foods: nuts, candy
* Foods you have to bite into: corn on the cob, apples, carrots
* Chewing on hard things (for example, pens, pencils or fingernails) can damage the braces. Damaged braces will cause treatment to take longer.

For some great and braces-friendly recipes, check out the Braces Cookbook or ask Dr. Skibell or one of our team members during your next visit.

Have a great weekend!

February is National Children's Dental Health Month!

At the office of Dr. David L. Skibell, February is National Children's Dental Health Month, as well as National Dental Health Month, and Dr. Skibell and team thought we’d promote good oral hygiene among our patients with a few tips and tricks, courtesy of the American Dental Association.

• Teeth brushing techniques: It takes only two minutes to properly brush using short, gentle strokes and devoting extra attention to the gumline, areas around fillings and hard-to-reach areas such as the back teeth.

• Flossing: hold the floss snugly between thumbs and index finger and insert it between each of the teeth, making sure to go beneath the gumline and curving the floss around the base of each tooth.

• Snack wisely: choose healthy snacks such as cheese, fruits and vegetables and avoid crunchy, sticky, chewy candies that can stick to the teeth. If you eat these snacks, be sure to brush after doing so.

• Carbonated or sugary drinks: these drinks create acids that can damage the teeth when mixed with saliva, so they should be avoided altogether. If you’re going to drink one of these beverages, don’t sip on it throughout the day. Rather, drink it and then brush your teeth.

• Regular dental visits: in addition to seeing our team at Dr. Skibell during your orthodontic treatment, you should visit your dentist for professional check-ups and teeth cleaning appointments about every six months.

National Dental Health Month aims to increase awareness about the importance of our patients' oral health. If you have any questions about keeping your mouth healthy, or about your treatment with Dr. Skibell, please feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook!