How Often Do You Need to Visit the Orthodontist? At David Ross Orthodontics in Hanover, PA, Lutherville-Timonium, and Westminster, MD, your visit frequency depends on your treatment type, your stage of care, and how your teeth respond.  How often are orthodontist appointments during active treatment? Most patients come in every 6–10 weeks for adjustments, progress checks, and new aligners or wire changes. Your orthodontist may shorten or extend that window based on how your teeth are moving. What happens at

How Do I Know If I Need Braces or Invisalign? If you’re wondering whether you need braces or qualify as an Invisalign candidate, the answer depends on your specific dental issues and lifestyle needs. Dr. David Ross at David Ross Orthodontics in Hanover, PA, Lutherville-Timonium, and Westminster, MD can help determine the best treatment during an orthodontic evaluation. Generally, both options can fix crooked teeth, gaps, and bite problems, but Invisalign works better for mild to moderate issues, while braces

Thumb sucking is a common way that babies self-soothe themselves. But if children don’t forego this habit as they grow, their behavior can lead to changes in the shape of the teeth and the mouth. Is your child unable to stop sucking his or her thumb? While you may be worried about the consequences, there are ways to curb this habit. An orthodontic thumb guard is one way to discourage these behaviors as your child grows. Today’s post will highlight

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