Orthodontics is not only about making a child’s smile pretty. Although not every child will need braces, having an early assessment can prevent issues such as crowding or breathing obstruction—or future teeth shifts if you manage to adjust the jaw while it’s still growing. Parents naturally will have questions …
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Local Experts on Oral Care: Dr. David Ross
We polled dental professionals from across the mid-Atlantic region to address common questions in pediatric oral care. Our next expert voice is Dr. David Ross, providing insight on orthodontics. Dr. David R. Ross, DDS, MS | David Ross Orthodontics, Baltimore County, Maryland When should parents consider orthodontic treatment …
Read More »Hey Girl, Guess Whose Face Is On My Daughter’s Retainer?
On the endless checklist of things to do before my daughter Leeannah left for college last month was to have her permanent retainer taken out and replaced with a removable one. Not exactly the most memorable or exciting of tasks, but one that had to be done. We made the …
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