This office was formerly known as Heather M. Wilmore, DDS and as Heather M. Wilmore & Cuong Ho DDS. We now welcome you as Uptown Houston Smiles at the same address with the same clinical team.

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Choosing the Right Clear Aligner Plan for You

Clear aligner trays for discreet smile straightening without metal braces.

Clear aligner options in Houston compared. How Uptown Houston Smiles matches treatment to your smile goals.

Several aligner brands exist; what matters is accurate diagnosis, realistic goals, and follow-through. We evaluate crowding, bite relationship, and gum health before recommending any orthodontic system—including traditional braces when aligners are not ideal.

Good aligner candidates

Mild to moderate spacing, minor relapse after previous ortho, and some crowding often respond well. Severe skeletal discrepancies may still need specialist referral.

Tracking progress

Periodic check-ins confirm teeth are tracking with the planned staging. Attachments or refinements are normal parts of care—not signs of failure.

Related care at our Houston office: Clear aligner consultation.

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