National Orthodontic Health Month

October is National Orthodontic Health Month! October is also a time when great fall festivities take place, including pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treating definitely brings back wonderful childhood memories for most of us. We all remember the excitement of collecting candy and then trading with your friends for your favorite items. Unfortunately, these treats can cause damage that may prolong treatment time. However, just because you’re in braces doesn’t mean you can’t have fun on Halloween! There are many brace-friendly options out there, should you choose to consume sweets and candy. Many online resources are available that contain great recipes for those yummy treats we all love and they’re brace-friendly too!

http://www.braces.org/NOHM/Orthodontic-Friendly-Recipes.cfm

The Original Greek Festival

Tomorrow marks the beginning of 44th Original Greek Festival, a four day event that happens in Houston once a year. This is one of my favorite events in town, which I wait for each year! I greatly enjoy sampling authentic Greek foods and enjoying all the festivities in the wonderful Museum District. Did I mention that all the food is homemade? Some of my favorites include the gyro, spanakopita, and dolmades. Come see for yourself what I am raving about! OPA!!!

http://www.greekfestival.org/index.html

-Dr. Tabakman

Dear Patients: Please be patient with us the week of 9/28 - 10/2 while we make a switch to a new software management system. We will be in training from 9AM - 5PM daily and unable to answer phones. We will return all calls at the beginning and end of the day.

Important Office Notification

Dear Patients: Please be patient with us the week of 9/28 - 10/2 while we make a switch to a new software management system. We will be in training from 9AM - 5PM daily and unable to answer phones. We will return all calls at the beginning and end of the day.

We want to know what everyone has going on this fall, homecoming, sports, academics, etc... Share with us your latest news!

2009-2010 Scholarship Winner

Congratulations Katherine Wilson, our 2009-2010 Scholarship Winner!

Best of luck at Loyola in the Fall!

We hope that the $ 500 award will help you reach your academic goals.

West Houston Ortho is Getting a Face Lift!

Our office will be undergoing renovations, and we will be closed for two weeks during that time. If you need to schedule an appointment, pick up rubber bands, or see us for any other services, please contact us to schedule before this time.

The clinic will be closed Thursday, August 20, 2009- Wednesday, September 2, 2009. We will resume regular hours on Thursday, September 3, 2009. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you for your patience, and enjoy the remainder of your summer!