November 21st, 2017
  
    At West U Orthodontics, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Anna Salas would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Houston, TX area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the…
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  November 14th, 2017
  
    Having braces can be frustrating when you have to be cautious about eating certain foods or having to avoid them altogether. Making sure your braces don’t bend or break is vital when you’re trying to straighten your teeth quickly and properly. Dr. Anna Salas and our team have come up with a list of foods…
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  November 7th, 2017
  
    As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three practices in combination will help you avoid tooth decay and keep bacterial infections at bay. At West U Orthodontics, we’ve noticed that it’s usually not…
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  October 31st, 2017
  
    Having teeth encased in braces can be discouraging during Halloween. If you or your child has braces, there are certain candies to avoid this holiday season—and in general—while you have braces. Candy can be tempting, especially for children. But don’t worry; other sweet treat options can readily take their place. Take a look at the…
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