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Learn the latest in Orthodontics trends, tips, tricks, and advice from Dr. D, a board certified orthodontist and clinical professor at the University of Maryland . Who better to educate and guide you on your journey to straight teeth?!
The Scoop on Mail Order Aligners – 7 BIG Reasons why you want to see a Board-Certified Orthodontist
Have you been lured by these trendy and convenient mail order aligners companies to get your teeth straightened at a fraction of the cost compared to an orthodontist? Would you let a clerk at your local drugstore perform laser eye surgery on you or a loved one? Nope?...
Am I too old for orthodontics?
By a show of hands, how many of you have not worn your retainers after you had braces as a teen. Ahem,… no need to be embarrassed. "Shift happens" not just because you did not wear a retainer. There are many reasons for why teeth can shift over time. In fact, as you...
Why is (This) Summer a Great Time to Get Braces?
With a face mask, your braces are truly invisible! Yass, summer is here! Popsicles, slip’n slides, children’s laughter, and warm sunny weather. You are counting down those laaaaast days of school and looking forward to no more early bus rides, no more homework, no...
What Colors Do Braces Come In?
What Colors Do Braces Come In? Braces come in over 80 different colors, including black, white, red, blue, green, and purple, as well as more exotic colors such as glow in the dark, metallic gold, and tooth-colored. You can mix and match these colors and change them...
Orthodontics for Teens
Does my son really have to have braces? Can he still play lacrosse with braces? How long will they be on? Can my daughter get Invisalign? What will happen if my kid does not get treatment, or does not “want” to? #OMG! Parents, we get it! At Roland Park Orthodontics we...
Who needs an Orthodontist?
LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT (ORTHO PUN INTENDED) Having a beautiful smile is not the only reason to get orthodontics, there is more – a lot more to having straight teeth and an aligned bite. Orthodontic treatment is important for several reasons. It can result in...
Orthodontics in 2020: A Modern Perspective
One of the most common questions I get from parents is “why do some 2nd and 3rd graders already have braces”? “That is not how it was done when I was a kid”. You are right, early treatment was not as common back when we grew up. I understand that you probably have a...
4 Ways Your Bite Changes as You Age
I often see adult patients with this chief complaint: “I want my teeth to be the same as they were when I got my braces off”. It’s no secret, as you age, so does your smile. Teeth wear down as we chew our way through a lifetime of meals. Did you also know, teeth can...