Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Last updated: May 28, 2026
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio website and related online services. By using this website, submitting a form, or communicating with us through the website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Practice Information
Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio
5020 Brown Station Road, Suite 130
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-327-1223
Email: [email protected]
Website Use
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical, dental, orthodontic, or other professional healthcare advice. No doctor-patient relationship is created by visiting this website, submitting a contact form, joining a mailing list, or communicating with us online.
If you have questions about your orthodontic care, please contact our office or schedule an appointment with a qualified provider.
Urgent and Emergency Concerns
This website and our website forms are not intended for urgent, emergency, or time-sensitive dental, medical, or orthodontic communications. Please do not use website forms to report urgent symptoms, appliance problems, injuries, or clinical concerns that require prompt attention.
If you are an established patient with an urgent orthodontic concern, such as a poking wire or appliance issue, follow the emergency contact instructions provided by the practice. If you are experiencing a serious dental, medical, or life-threatening emergency, call 911 or seek emergency medical care.
Website Forms
Our website forms are intended for general inquiries, mailing list signup, appointment-related requests, or other non-emergency communications. Please do not submit sensitive medical information, protected health information, or urgent clinical concerns through website forms.
Once you become a patient, protected health information will be handled according to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which will be provided separately and will be available upon request.
SMS/Text Messaging Terms
Messaging Terms of Service: By providing your mobile phone number and checking the SMS/text messaging consent box on our website or other approved intake forms, you agree to receive text messages from Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio at the mobile number provided.
Message types may include appointment reminders, scheduling updates, treatment-related information, billing or account notifications, practice updates, and, if you have opted in, limited marketing communications.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery may depend on your mobile carrier, network availability, and device settings.
You may opt out of SMS/text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you reply STOP, you may receive a confirmation message, and we will not send further SMS/text messages unless you opt in again.
For help, reply HELP or contact Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio at [email protected] or 301-327-1223.
Consent to receive SMS/text messages is not a condition of receiving dental or orthodontic care.
Mobile information and SMS opt-in data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your information, please review our Privacy Policy.
Email and Other Communications
If you submit a form or contact us through the website, we may use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry, provide information about our practice, or communicate with you about requested services.
You may opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly.
Intellectual Property
All website content, including text, images, graphics, logos, designs, and other materials, is owned by Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio or used with permission, unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, professional organizations, analytics providers, or other external resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, terms, or policies of third-party websites.
Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up to date. We may update, change, or remove website content at any time without notice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website, reliance on website content, inability to access the website, or use of third-party links.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms and Conditions.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact us at:
Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio
5020 Brown Station Road, Suite 130
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-327-1223
Email: [email protected]