I have a lengthy review because I just want to express how important it is to have healthy teeth and how lucky we were to finding Dr. Kortam.
I googled online for an orthodontist in the area and reviewed several orthodontist in Ashburn, and one thing that attracted me to Ashburn Orthodontics was the consistency of the reviews. Every patient's experience and outcome was beyond satisfactory. I decided to take my little brother for a few consultations, just to compare prices- we were on a tight budget. However I'd never pay less for mediocre service. To my pleasant surprise the price was the reflection of their service, expertise, and over all comfort of the patient...the best thing was their payment option. I chose the no-interest monthly payment. Made it easy for me to start my younger brother right away and not break the bank.
Getting a good deal doesn't always mean you are getting a good outcome, however when we first met Dr. Kortam- she was unlike many dentist/doctors I knew. From the very beginning she came over to greet us, made us feel important by not rushing us, answering our questions thoroughly, and of course being honest with us. She didn't downplay the length of time just to make my brother happy about being done soon, but educated him on the health of his teeth and how important it was for him to be patient through the process and cooperate in getting him a healthy and beautiful smile.
Instantly we felt so comfortable- the staff was awesome. From the receptionist being so friendly and joyful to the assistant Melanie, everyone made us feel part of their little family. My younger brother hates seeing the dentist and has bad gag reflexes, but Melanie was so patient and so kind and took the process slow as to not hurt him or get him to an uncomfortable stage.
We see Dr. Kortam at every appointment, she is there throughout the entire treatment. My brother has been seeing her for almost 18 months now, and every time she gives us an update, answers any questions we have, and leaves us feeling great at the end of each appointment. She knows every patient of hers, their names, their hobbies, and their story and makes everyone feel special. Besides her amazing chair side manner she is also extremely educated in orthodontics and knowledgeable in her field. I recently realized regular dentist will perform orthodontics, however to be an Orthodontist, you go to school for an extra 2 years after graduating dental school.
One of the truly awesome things Ashburn Orthodontics offers is ALWAYS seeing her emergency patients. Dr. Kortam and her staff will always accommodate patients, especially in an emergency situation. Even if she was out of the country and you have an emergency, best believe she has a solution at the end. They have flexible hours, early morning, late evenings, and weekends. One more compliment: the place is always so clean, neat and smells fresh.
My brother's treatment has been so wonderful and we've seen so much improvement that I decided to be a patient as well! I had an overbite, and did not want metal in my mouth as a 28 year old, so she custom planned an Invisalign treatment for me. It is the best option for me, its flexible, easy, and unnoticed by most. Dr. Kortam will always work with you to make sure you are satisfied with every aspect of the treatment process. I've seen her go above and beyond for her patients, and at the end of the day she truly enjoys her work and that is a reflection on her patient's smiles.
I have referred my cousins to Dr. Kortam, and both are waiting to start treatment with her. Because Dr. Kortam wants my cousin to reach his growth spurts she insisted that they wait on any kind of ortho treatment as it would be a waste in the long run because his growth spurt would interject with the treatment. While other orthodontists wanted my cousins to start the day of their consult, Dr. Kortam rest assured that there is no rush and just to wait till it is the appropriate time. She is not there for the profit of her patients, but for their end result and that is their beautiful and healthy smile! I recommend anyone who wants a better, beautiful, healthy smile. read more