What records do I need to bring?

Recent photos, X-rays, digital scans, appliance details (brace type/wire size or current aligner number), and any treatment notes. The office can request these with your signed release.

Can I Switch Orthodontists During Treatment?

Q: Can I switch orthodontists during treatment?

Yes. Transfers are common for both braces and clear aligners. With your records and a quick exam, the team can continue care without losing progress.

Q: How does a treatment transfer work?

1) Share records (photos, X-rays, scans). 2) Come in for a transfer exam to review teeth, gums, and appliances. 3) Get an updated plan with timing and visit cadence. 4) Continue care on a regular schedule.

Thinking about changing providers while you have braces or clear aligners is common. Maybe you moved, your schedule changed, or you want a team closer to home. Good news. You can switch in the middle of care and still reach your goals with a smooth plan. Transferring care is possible for most patients in braces or clear aligners. At David Ross Orthodontics, we will review your records, check your appliances, and map the next steps so you can stay on track. We serve families in Hanover, PA, and Lutherville-Timonium and Westminster, MD, which makes ongoing visits convenient if you live or work near any of these locations.

How does a treatment transfer work?

Here is the simple flow most patients follow:

Share your orthodontic records. These may include photos, X-rays, and digital scans.
Come in for a transfer exam. We check your teeth, gums, and current appliances.
Get an updated plan. We outline remaining steps, expected time, and visit spacing.
Continue care. Braces patients are usually seen about every 6 to 8 weeks. Clear aligner patients are often seen about every 10 to 12 weeks. Exact timing depends on your case.

Treatment Transfer Checklist

What we need	Why it matters	How we get it
Copies of records (photos, X-rays, scans)	Shows tooth positions and bone health	You request them from your previous office or sign a release with us
Appliance status (type of braces or aligners, last changes)	Helps us match wires, elastics, or aligner staging	Bring your current trays or note your last wire change
Current plan and goals	Confirms what is complete and what remains	We review notes and talk through goals with you
Financial overview	Clarifies remaining fees and insurance	We review new-patient pricing options and any benefits you have

What is an Invisalign transfer and what should you bring?

Are you moving or switching orthodontists? No worries! We call that an Invisalign Transfer, it simply means we take over your clear aligner care right where you left off.

It’s easy to switch your treatment to David Ross Orthodontics.

What to Bring to Your Transfer Appointment:

When you come in for your visit, please bring these important things with you:

Your Current Trays: The exact set of aligners you are wearing right now.
Your Tray Number: Tell us the number of the aligner set you are currently on (like “Tray 12 of 24”).
Any Leftover Aligners: If you have a box of new, unused trays, please bring those, too!

We will look at all the information from your previous office and decide the best next step. We might order new trays, or we might just continue with the series you already have.

Our team helps teens and adults restart their clear aligner care confidently and quickly, so you can keep moving toward your best smile!

Can you transfer braces too?

Yes. We treat patients in metal braces and tooth-colored ceramic braces. During your transfer visit we check bracket type, wire size, and any elastics, then place you on the right step in your plan. If you have a poking wire or a loose bracket when you transfer, we can guide you on quick fixes and schedule a visit to make you comfortable.

Will my timeline or cost change after I transfer?

Sometimes your plan or timing changes a little based on tooth movement and goals. We review everything with you at the exam and offer flexible payment options for braces and Invisalign patients. We also share typical visit spacing so you know what to expect.

Services we can continue after you transfer

Braces for kids, teens, and adults
Invisalign clear aligners
Retainer guidance after treatment
Help for minor orthodontic emergencies during care

Quick recap

You can switch providers during treatment.
Bring records and your current aligners or note your last braces adjustment.
Braces and Invisalign transfer plans are common and can be smoothed out with a focused exam.
Visit spacing is usually every 6 to 8 weeks for braces and every 10 to 12 weeks for clear aligners, depending on your case.

Ready to transfer your orthodontic care?

Call our team to book a transfer exam at the location that is closest to you in Hanover, Lutherville-Timonium, or Westminster. We will make it easy to pick up right where you left off.