Connect with us on Facebook!

At Memorial Smiles, we value the relationships we have developed with our patients in Houston and surrounding communities. Even if you only see us for your appointment on a regular basis, did you know that you can now connect with Drs. Marc and Bonham Magness & staff on our Facebook page?

There, we share office news, announcements and updates, so we encourage you to check us out! By Liking our page, you will receive updates from our office automatically in your news feed!

See you on Facebook and have a great rest of the week,

- Dr. Magness

Ask Dr. Magness: “I’m 52 – am I too old for braces?”

Great question, and you are absolutely not "too old" for braces! At Magness Orthodontics, nobody is “too old” for braces! In fact, we read a fascinating statistic recently: adults getting braces has actually jumped 24 percent since 1996! Also, one of every five patients in orthodontic treatment nowadays is over the age of 21. Of course, braces help make your teeth stay strong, healthy and become perfectly-aligned. But we’d like you to know orthodontic treatment with Dr. Magness can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

In fact, we are proud to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign, which uses a series of invisible, removable and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, we would love to have you visit for a consultation at our Houston office. Please give us a call to set one up and have a wonderful rest of the week!

Blair and Morgan talk braces!

Watch as Dr. Magness' patients, Blair and Morgan, talk about getting braces! If you'd like to let the world know how awesome your braces are, how excited you are to be finally getting braces, or how in love you are with your new smile, let Dr. Magness know during your next visit!

At Memorial Smiles, February marks National Dental Health Month

At Memorial Smiles, February is National Children's Dental Health Month, as well as National Dental Health Month, and Dr. Magness 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 visiting Dr. Magness 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. Magness, please feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook!