Ramsay Ronald A Dr BDS (Brist) Cert Orth (EDC) Orthodontist

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Dr. Ramsay’s treatment philosophy is simple, time-proven and effective; early space maintainers where appropriate and certain extractions when necessary. We aim to get your teeth in good shape as fast as can be responsibly done. The American Association of Orthodontists advises that children be seen by an orthodontist around age 7-8 years or when the permanent teeth are coming into the mouth. Dr. Ramsay believes that it is not always wise to wait until your bite gets as bad as it can before beginning corrective orthodontic treatment.

• In potential crowding we save space when baby molars fall out to avoid extracting permanent teeth later, where possible.
• We eliminate thumb, tongue or toe sucking early (age 7-8)
• We move back upper molars with springs, on the teeth instead of headgear on the neck, when possible. (Why? Because headgear sucks).
• We extract certain teeth only when necessary to provide room to correct the others – yes we do – wouldn’t you? We advise wearing all extracted teeth around your neck as a good luck charm.
• We always plan with an eye on long-term success and stability (so you will be able to smile at your grandchildren with confidence).
• We do not advise waiting until your cold becomes pneumonia, as prevention is still better than cure and the cure usually costs more than the prevention – especially when it comes to teeth!
• Purple Cow…If you were driving through St. Thomas and saw a purple cow grazing what would you do? You would stop the car, grab your cell phone, jump out, take a photo or ten, call your aunt, your sister and your mother, text everyone else and invite them to St. Thomas to see for themselves. Why? Because a purple cow is UNIQUE. That’s why we sometimes wear purple cow polo shirts. So now you know. So Big Deal! (NO, we do not work at Pine Hill Dairy!)