Orthodontics

Improving the alignment of teeth and the bite for kids, teens, and adults with particular attention to the growth and development of the jaws in Howard County Maryland. Care for your smile with our orthodontic treatment services, with Your Smile Your Way®.

Braces

Zoom Whitening

Invisalign

Retainers

Virtual Office Visits

OX on-the-Go

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Braces

As a leader in advanced orthodontics in the Ellicott City, Columbia, Clarksville, River Hill, and surrounding areas, OX Orthodontix® offers braces to straighten your teeth and enhance your smile. Every treatment plan is customized to a patient’s goals, objectives, and lifestyle at an affordable price. From a virtual or in-person consultation, our orthodontic specialists will be able to recommend the best options for your orthodontic care.

WHY GO TO AN ORTHODONTIST FOR BRACES TREATMENT?

Virtual Office Visits

You need clinical expertise and oversight for your orthodontic treatment, and you want to stop missing school and take less time off from work! Now you can connect with your Orthodontic specialist just by using your cellphone. You can now see us for a consultation appointment and have your smile assessed, get treatment recommendations, and pricing by digitally connecting to our Ellicott City/Columbia or Clarksville/River Hill offices. Schedule an appointment today for a virtual office appointment. 

OX on-the-Go The Future of Beautiful Smiles.

Choose your most convenient day and time for your orthodontic team to check your smile from home, work, or school, while traveling, or on vacation.

You have peace of mind knowing that your braces or Invisalign treatment is progressing properly when you digitally connect with our Ellicott City or River Hill offices. Supervised by your orthodontist, we are checking your smile by reviewing your photos and our sophisticated, private OX on-the-Go software is providing a digital second-look to make sure everything is tracking with your braces or Invisalign.

Your Smile Your Way® with the convenience of fewer visits to the office but the comfort of knowing we are monitoring your treatment every week!

Stay Connected

You need clinical expertise and oversight for your orthodontic treatment, and you want to stop missing school and take less time off work! Now you can connect with your Orthodontic specialist just by using your cellphone and our app. You can now get a check on the status of your treatment and keep going on your way to your healthy and beautiful smile without leaving the house or office and reduce your treatment time.

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Retainers in Howard County, MD

Once your braces are removed or Invisalign treatment is completed, you’ll move into the retention stage of your treatment. Retainers keep your teeth aligned and maintain a lasting, beautiful smile by holding everything in place. Retainers get old or can wear out with time so be diligent with your retainer and see us for a new one when you need or want it. Ask us about affordable back-up retainers to have on hand for additional peace of mind.

Retention Phase

Maintaining the results you’ve achieved with orthodontic treatment is key to the success of the entire orthodontic process. You’ll be provided with a retainer for the retention phase to help ensure your teeth don’t move from where they’ve been placed with treatment.

What Patients Are Saying

“I would recommend OX Orthodontix® to everyone. The office was amazing and accommodating, and very friendly. A place where I can take my kids. They offered me other things like getting my teeth whitening or doing anything else so that I can do everything here.”

Zoom Whitening

The team at OX Orthodontix® understands how proud you are of your smile after you finish orthodontic treatment. But even after the best results are achieved through Invisalign or braces, our patients often want to put a finishing touch to make their smiles brighter. Or, maybe you are a new patient who wants to brighten your smile after years of trying different strips and devices. That’s where Zoom Professional Teeth Whitening comes in, allowing our orthodontists to whiten your teeth up to eight shades!

Before Zoom

Before picture of patient before Zoom Whitening at OX Orthodontix

After Zoom

After picture of patient before Zoom Whitening at OX Orthodontix

Icon Resin Infiltration (ICON)

Resin Infiltration of White-spot Lesions

Resin infiltration is a minimally invasive treatment for post-ortho white-spot lesions (WSLs) and specific congenital hypocalcified enamel lesions (“hypo” spots).

WSLs are associated with subsurface enamel porosities caused by the demineralization of enamel. These spots often result from poor hygiene and associated plaque, bacteria, and acids.

The Procedure

The Benefits

Does it Work? Does it Last?

Unlike whitening products, Icon resin infiltration is considered a long-term treatment solution. Research shows stability for at least two years. That being said, we have had many patients with stable results for 6+ years.

We offer this treatment to help fade the appearance of white spots that result from poor oral care or were congenitally formed.

We cannot guarantee the spot will disappear altogether, but in most cases, it provides a significant cosmetic improvement in one simple, painless visit.

Common Customer Questions

How long do braces last?

Typically, patients wear braces around 18-24 months. However, patients can finish in less time with technological advancements such as remote observation and custom braces or if the tooth issues are mild.

What are the alternatives to braces?

Clear braces are an excellent option for people who want to camouflage that they are wearing braces. Another option is Invisalign, the most widely used clear orthodontic aligner. Clear aligners are ideal for people who don’t want to wear braces and prefer something removable that will do the same thing as braces.

What is the difference between LightForce braces and metal or ceramic braces?

OX on-the-Go software tracks your braces or Invisalign progress right from your phone for your orthodontist to evaluate and give real-time feedback on your treatment. Monitoring in this fashion, your orthodontist can also pick up on oral hygiene needs, gum health, or any adjustments that need to be made to your plan. You have peace of mind knowing that your braces or Invisalign treatment are progressing correctly, which helps to reduce the overall time in orthodontic treatment.

How do you clean a retainer?

Taking care of your retainer is crucial for maintaining excellent oral hygiene. The most inexpensive way to clean your retainer is with warm, not hot, water and soap. Make sure to rinse it thoroughly to remove any detergent residue. Avoid using toothpaste that has abrasives and can scratch your retainer. Cleaning tablets and powders are also specifically designed for cleaning and freshening your retainer. Following these simple steps will ensure that your retainer stays clean and hygienic, promoting a healthy and confident smile.

How does OX on-the-Go work?

OX on-the-Go software tracks your braces or Invisalign progress right from your phone for your orthodontist to evaluate and give feedback on your treatment in real-time. Monitoring in this fashion, your orthodontist can also pick up on oral hygiene needs, gum health, or any adjustments that need to be made to your plan. You have peace of mind knowing that your braces or Invisalign treatment is progressing correctly which helps to reduce the overall time in orthodontic treatment.

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