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The Top 5 Things Moms Need To Know About Orthodontics

These days, families are busier than ever before, and being a mom often means wearing about a hundred different hats, from cook to chauffeur and everything in between! If you’re a mother, one hat you shouldn’t have to wear is that of an orthodontist. When it comes to your child’s oral health, expert advice and guidance is essential. That’s why an experienced orthodontist like Dr. David Ross is your best bet at giving your child a smile that looks and

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Top Tips To Keep Your Smile In Shape in 2019

Even if you’re not a big fan of resolutions, there’s something exciting about starting a brand new year. Something about flipping over the first page of a calendar makes us want to take positive action and be the best version of ourselves we can be! While these changes often focus on things like healthier eating, exercising more regularly, or saving up extra money for a rainy day, we think it’s also the perfect time to consider your oral hygiene routine.

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Orthodontic Emergencies

Whether you just got your braces put on, or you’ve already been wearing them for a while, David Ross Orthodontics wants you to be informed about some of the issues that can occur when undergoing orthodontic treatment. It’s important to us that all of our patients feel informed about – and confident in! – all aspects of the treatment process. While true orthodontic emergencies may be rare, they do occur occasionally. We find it’s helpful for our braces patients to

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What Age Should My Child See an Orthodontist?

Families have a lot on their plates these days, but even with the hustle and bustle, most parents still make sure that everyone is brushing their teeth twice a day and seeing the dentist regularly. While it’s no secret how important dental care is, not everyone is aware of how orthodontic care can influence your oral health and your overall health. And although many people associate orthodontics with tweens and teens, the American Association of Orthodontists actually recommends children have

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Halloween Survival Guide For Braces

Halloween is an exciting time for kids, but if you have a child in braces, it can also be a big source of anxiety! While your child is perfecting their trick-or-treat route and putting the finishing touches on their costume idea, you might be wondering how you’ll ever be able to successfully walk that fine line between being careful and giving them some freedom. If you’re feeling nervous about navigating all those bowls and bags of candy given the food

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Your Wisdom Teeth And Orthodontic Treatment

There’s a lot to think about and consider before undergoing orthodontic treatment, but one of the unexpected benefits of it is how much you’ll learn about orthodontics itself throughout the process. As you work towards a straighter smile, you’ll become much more familiar with your own teeth and all the incredible things they’re capable of. Over time, you’ll have quite a bit of knowledge that goes beyond the basics when it comes to the ways your teeth move and grow

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Back to School Braces Survival Guide

Did you know that summer is one of the most popular times of the year to begin orthodontic treatment? If you had braces put on after school got out in May or June, you may find yourself wondering what this upcoming school year has in store!  You might even be feeling a little nervous or anxious about navigating braces at school for the very first time, but the good news is, it will be just another part of your daily

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What Are the Benefits of Braces Besides Straight Teeth?

It’s easy to underestimate the power of an attractive smile, but multiple studies have shown it’s the first thing people notice about, and what they’re most likely to remember as well. At David Ross Orthodontics, we love crafting beautifully aligned smiles for patients of all ages. While aesthetics are important, orthodontic treatment like braces has a number of benefits that go beyond the cosmetic. However, braces offer a number of other benefits that go beyond the cosmetic. When your teeth

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Invisalign… What Is That?

Like braces, Invisalign is an option to improve the look of your smile. It is a series of clear removable aligners that are customized to your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements Dr. Ross plans out for you. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You just pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete. The best

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