Dr. Skibell and team, wishing you a relaxing and memorable Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is a time Americans remember all those who bravely gave their lives for our country. It’s also the unofficial start of summer, and for many kids, getting out of town for three days with parents after being in school all these months is sure to be sweet, sweet relief.

At the office of Dr. David Skibell, we know Memorial Day weekend is ripe for travel. After all, it’s unofficially the start of summer and time for a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories with parents or friends. What are you up to this Memorial Day weekend? What will you be doing on your day off from school or work?

Whether you are headed to a barbeque, a camping trip, hitting the great open roads of Texas or just having fun in the sun this weekend, we’d like to hear all about it! Enjoy the holiday!

"My son is turning 7 - when should we visit for a consultation?"

Great question! Dr. David Skibell will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.

Experts, however, say it depends on the treatment required. Some children who get braces at an early age end up in a second phase of treatment, and end up having braces well into their teenage years despite starting young.

Most orthodontic treatment begins between ages nine and 14, and the folks at AAO estimate most orthodontic treatment lasts from one to three years, with two years being the average. It’s important, however, that children be screened no later than age seven for Dr. Skibell to assess what the best age for treatment is.

We hope this helps! Give us a call at (713) 782-4566 if you have any questions about your child’s treatment at our convenient Houston office! Have a great weekend!

What's your story? What made you choose Dr. Skibell's office?

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!

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May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month

At Dr. Skibell's orthodontic office, we know image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having braces may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today’s teens. Well, May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.

One of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a free consultation to our convenient Houston office. After all, what better time to avoid having crooked teeth in your adulthood than coming in for a consultation with Dr. Skibell?

We also proudly provide Invisalign Teen for today’s image-conscious teens and invite you to give us a call to schedule a consultation or ask us on Facebook!