Maryland Orthodontic Specialists

Maryland Orthodontic Specialists Welcome to our official page for Maryland Orthodontic Specialists. We are located in Ellicott City and Catonsville, Maryland. Hope you visit us soon!

We provide orthodontic solutions to suit your lifestyle and achieve your desired smile.

We Are Reopened & Back in Full Swing! ✨Hello, Ellicott City and Catonsville! We hope everyone had a fantastic start to A...
08/08/2026

We Are Reopened & Back in Full Swing! ✨
Hello, Ellicott City and Catonsville! We hope everyone had a fantastic start to August! ☀️
We are thrilled to be reopened and back on our regular schedule after our brief summer break. It was wonderful seeing so many smiling faces back in our chairs this past Thursday and Friday! 🦷💙
As we head into mid-August, here are three quick reminders to get your family ready for the new school year:
✨ The Perfect Time for a New Smile:
Thinking about braces or clear aligners for your child—or even yourself? Starting treatment right now allows students to get comfortable with their new appliances, aligners, or hygiene routine before the busy school schedules and homework routines begin!

🎒 Back-to-School Appointment Rush:
School starts before you know it! August appointment slots for routine checks, consultations, wire adjustments, and new aligner trays fill up quickly. Give us a call today to secure your spot before school schedules take over.

👕 T-Shirt Challenge Continues:
Have you taken a late-summer vacation? Don’t forget to pack your MOS t-shirt! Tag us in your travel photos or send them in for a social media shoutout and a mystery gift at your next visit! 📸✈️

Thank you for your patience while we were away—we are so excited to help you step into the new school year with a confident, healthy smile!

Are your kids ready to head back to school, or are you soaking up every last bit of summer? Let us know below! 👇

📍 Ellicott City: 5094 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 204 | (410) 992-7911

📍 Catonsville: 2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 257 | (410) 719-0480

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07/24/2026

Friday’s Smile Update: Fact vs. Fiction! 🔍✨

Happy Friday, Ellicott City and Catonsville! We’ve wrapped up another great week on our regular schedule, seeing so many patients getting ready for mid-summer getaways! ✈️🏖️

Before you take off or hit the beach, Dr. Clark and the MOS team are busting 3 common summer orthodontic myths:

✈️ Myth #1: “Braces will set off airport metal detectors.”

FICTION! The lightweight titanium/stainless steel materials used in modern braces are non-magnetic and will not trigger TSA security scanners. Fly with confidence!

☀️ Myth #2: “It’s fine to leave my aligner case in the hot car.”

FICTION! Extreme summer heat (like a dashboard in July) can warp clear aligners and retainers. Always keep them in a shaded, cool spot or in your bag!

🍦 Myth #3: “I can’t enjoy any summer treats with braces.”
FICTION!
While hard or sticky candies are off-limits, soft treats like ice cream, fruit smoothies, shaved ice, and frozen yogurt are 100% braces-approved! 🍧
Have a wonderful, myth-free weekend!

Which summer treat is your favorite to cool off with? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

📍 Ellicott City: 5094 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 204 | (410) 992-7911

📍 Catonsville: 2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 257 | (410) 719-0480

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07/20/2026

Smile Update: Where in the World is Our MOS Family? 🌍✈️

Happy Monday, Ellicott City and Catonsville! We’ve started another wonderful, high-energy week on our regular schedule. With mid-July vacations in full swing, we want to see where your summer adventures are taking you!

📸 The MOS Summer Challenge:
Going on vacation soon? Don’t forget to pack your favorite Maryland Orthodontic Specialists t-shirt! Snap a picture wearing it wherever you are in the world, tag us, or send it our way.
We’ll give you a massive shoutout on our social pages and you’ll score a special mystery gift! 🎁✨

🎟️ Attention Students & Parents!
Before you completely forget about the school year, don’t leave money on the table! Remember to bring your final report cards into the clinic during your next visit to cash them in for Ortho Bucks.
Hard work pays off, and we love rewarding our patients for their amazing achievements! 🧠💪

Have a safe, fun week wherever your travels take you, and don’t forget to pack that t-shirt!

Where are you heading next? Drop your vacation spots in the comments below! 👇

📍 Ellicott City: 5094 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 204 | (410) 992-7911

📍 Catonsville: 2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 257 | (410) 719-0480

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07/10/2026

Friday’s Smile Update: Don’t Take a Vacation From Your Treatment! 🦷✨

Happy Friday, Ellicott City and Catonsville! We’ve wrapped up another fantastic, busy week on our regular schedule, and summer is officially in full swing. 🌊😎

With school out, summer camps active, and daily routines constantly changing, it’s easy for orthodontic habits to slip.

Dr. Clark and the team want to share 3 quick, practical tips to keep your smile transformation moving forward smoothly this summer:

📦 Pack a “Camp Kit”: If your child is heading to day camps or sports clinics, toss a travel toothbrush, a small container of orthodontic wax, and their dedicated aligner or retainer case into their backpack.

🍽️ The Napkin Trap: Remind clear aligner and retainer wearers never to wrap their appliances in a napkin during lunch or snack time. It’s the number one way they accidentally end up in the trash! 🗑️❌

💧 Rinse After Sports Drinks: Staying hydrated during outdoor activities is a must, but sports drinks can be sugary and acidic. If they indulge, a quick rinse with water afterward helps protect the enamel around brackets.

A little consistency now means a stunning, on-time reveal later! Thank you for bringing your high summer energy into our chairs this week.

What summer camps or activities are your kids loving right now? Let us know below! 👇

📍 Ellicott City: 5094 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 204 | (410) 992-7911
📍 Catonsville: 2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 257 | (410) 719-0480

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07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🦅✨

Happy Independence Day, Ellicott City and Catonsville! Today is an incredibly historic milestone as our nation celebrates its 250th Independence Day! 🎆❤️

Two and a half centuries of freedom, community, and resilience is truly something to smile about. As our community comes together today for historic parades, neighborhood cookouts, and spectacular firework displays across Maryland, Dr. Clark and the entire team at Maryland Orthodontic Specialists want to wish you a joyful and safe holiday.

A Quick Reminder for Today’s Festivities:

🍔 Cookout Confidently: Enjoy those backyard burgers and hot dogs, but keep your appliances safe by cutting corn off the cob and avoiding tough meats right off the bone or sticky, hard candies.

🥤 Stay Hydrated: With the summer heat in full swing, keep drinking plenty of water to protect your enamel and stay cool!
We are so grateful to be part of this wonderful community and to help look after your family’s smiles.

Have an unforgettable holiday weekend celebrating 250 years of a beautiful nation! 🇺🇸✨

How are you celebrating this historic 250th Fourth of July? Let us know below! 👇

📍 Ellicott City: 5094 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 204 | (410) 992-7911
📍 Catonsville: 2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 257 | (410) 719-0480
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06/26/2026

Friday’s Smile Update: Beat the Heat and Protect Your Enamel! 🌊🦷

Happy Friday, Ellicott City and Catonsville! We have wrapped up another fantastic week on our regular schedule, and whew—it is officially hot outside! 🥵🔥

When the summer sun hits, staying hydrated is goal number one. However, Dr. Clark and the team want to make sure your favorite summer drinks aren’t accidentally slowing down your smile progress!

The Summer Sip Guide:

🍋 The Acid Trap: Drinks like lemonade, sweet tea, and sports drinks are great for cooling down, but they are highly acidic and packed with sugars that can weaken enamel around brackets.

☕ Watch the Stains: Iced coffees and dark sodas can easily stain clear aligners or the clear ties on your braces.

💧 The Best Practice: Water is always your smile’s best friend! If you do indulge in a sugary or colored drink, try using a straw to keep it away from your teeth, and give your mouth a quick rinse with water right afterward.

Keep drinking plenty of fluids, keep those aligners clean, and enjoy your weekend!

What is your ultimate go-to drink to stay cool on a hot summer day? Let us know below! 👇

📍 Ellicott City: 5094 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 204 | (410) 992-7911

📍 Catonsville: 2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 257 | (410) 719-0480

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06/19/2026

Happy Friday, Ellicott City and Catonsville! As we wrap up another wonderful week on our regular schedule, today holds a very special significance for our community and our country.

Today, we honor and celebrate Juneteenth—a powerful day of reflection, liberty, and community. We stand together to recognize freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward unity and equality for everyone. 🕊️❤️

This landmark day also marks a major milestone right here at home: the official end of the school year for many of our amazing local students and the grand beginning of Summer Break! 🎒🎉

To all of our student patients: Congratulations on finishing the school year! We are incredibly proud of your hard work, your growth, and the brilliant smiles you brought into our clinic every single week. You earned this break!

As you dive into your summer freedom, backyard BBQs, and sunshine, Dr. Clark and the entire team at Maryland Orthodontic Specialists wish you a safe, meaningful, and joyful holiday weekend.

Drop a “☀️” or a “✊🏾” below to celebrate freedom and the start of summer with us! 👇

📍 Ellicott City: 5094 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 204 | (410) 992-7911

📍 Catonsville: 2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 257 | (410) 719-0480

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06/12/2026

Friday’s Smile Update: Quick Comfort Tips at Home! ✨

Happy Friday, Ellicott City and Catonsville! We’ve wrapped up another great week on our regular schedule, and today we want to share a quick, useful guide on handling minor orthodontic hiccups at home.

Whether it’s a poking wire or a loose bracket, there is no need to panic! Here is exactly what you can do to stay comfortable until your next visit:

The Poking Wire: If a wire is irritating your cheek, use the clean eraser end of a pencil to gently push it flat against the tooth, or cover the tip with a small piece of orthodontic wax.

The Loose Bracket: If a bracket becomes loose and slides along the wire, use clean tweezers to gently slide it into a comfortable position between the teeth, and secure it with a bit of wax.

Soreness After Adjustments: If your teeth feel a little tight after a routine check, stick to smooth, cool treats like yogurt or smoothies to naturally soothe the area.

Most minor issues can easily be managed at home with a little wax and patience, but always give our team a call if something feels broken or uncomfortable!

Have you ever had to use orthodontic wax in a pinch? Let us know below! 👇

📍 Ellicott City: 5094 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 204 | (410) 992-7911

📍 Catonsville: 2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 257 | (410) 719-0480



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06/05/2026

Friday’s Smile Update: Sweet Summer Treats (The Safe Way!) ☀️🥗

Happy Friday, Ellicott City and Catonsville!

As we step into the first full week of June, we are celebrating National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month! 🥦🍓

We’ve had a wonderful week on our regular schedule, seeing so many of you wrapping up the school year with beautiful smiles.

With summer snacking about to kick into high gear, Dr. Clark and the team want to make sure you’re fueling your body while protecting your orthodontic progress!

The MOS Crispy vs. Cool Guide:

❌ The Hazards: Avoid biting directly into whole raw apples, raw carrots, or corn on the cob. These hard, crunchy foods can easily loose a bracket or bend a wire!

✅ The Braces-Safe Alternatives: You can still enjoy your summer favorites! Just slice apples and carrots into thin, bite-sized pieces. Soft fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and juicy watermelon are completely safe right off the vine.

💧 Aligner Tip: If you’re wearing clear aligners, you can eat all the crunchy fruits and veggies you like—just remember to take your trays out first, and rinse or brush before popping them back in!

Eating healthy is great for your body and your teeth, as long as we keep those appliances safe!

What is your absolute favorite summer fruit? Tell us in the comments! 👇

📍 Ellicott City: 5094 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 204 | (410) 992-7911

📍 Catonsville: 2 East Rolling Cross roads, Suite 257 | (410) 719-0480

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06/02/2026

Good news! The elevator at our Catonsville location is fixed and back in service. We deeply appreciate your patience and flexibility during the downtime. Thank you for being such wonderful patients!

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2 E Rolling Crossroads
Catonsville, MD
21228

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+14107190480

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