fantastic, detail oriented ortho. also don't make you wait for appts and morning appts easily…read moreavailable.

Starting with a complicated case, and taking some time (including COVID, Dr. Sagafi has been my…read moresavior. She was able to correct my teeth working with an oral surgeon and give me a great smile. I am very pleased with the results. Dr. Sagafi is also one of the best people you will ever meet. She takes time to not only listen but actually hear what you say.

I have been receiving treatment at Rad Orthodontics (at 3 of their various offices) since I was…read morearound 11 years old. I am now 23. I have received excellent orthopedic work from this practice. Their staff (particularly Jebi, and every receptionist and prep staff I've ever me there) has also been incredibly kind and helpful to me. Dr. David Rad always takes the time to answer any questions about treatment and always makes me feel comfortable. Rad Orthodontics also offers payment plans to aid in paying high fees for things such as invisalign. My only complaint is that Dr. Mehdy Rad has upset me to the point of tears two times when I was still under 18. Once, when I was around 14, I believe, Dr. Mehdy was removing glue from my teeth with a drill and asked me to move my tongue out of the way. He did not specify which direction to move it. I could not remember where exactly he was drilling, so I just tried to move my tongue down. Without waiting more than 10 seconds, he said "Ok, don't move it" **and proceeded to put the drill back in my mouth, against my tongue** My mother was sitting with me and witnessed this. I did not bleed, but this scared me, and hurt very badly. To this day, I am afraid whenever a dental drill goes anywhere near my mouth. This experience was traumatizing. It is just one of example of Dr. Mehdy's lack of kindness and patience. There was still glue left on my teeth after this. Several years later, I still could not handle the feeling of the drill in my mouth or on my teeth. During another appointment when Dr. Mehdy was using the drill, I stated that I needed to stop. He stopped, and then said: "I have hundreds of patients every week. None of them besides you has a problem with this." His reply was invalidating and rude. My problem with dental drills started because of him. In general, Dr. Mehdy Rad does good orthopedic work; his unkindness does not affect this in any way. But he is condescending and impatient. I would not recommend his services, especially to anyone who might be sensitive, like kids. Dr. David Rad is much kinder.

Dr. Rad (younger brother) is great. My son Jason was first treated by Dr. Rad over 5 years ago. He…read moredid a great job, and my son's smile and teeth have improved tremendously. I am taking my daughter to see Dr. Rad as well .

I made the right decision to come to Dr. Gerlein. He is the best orthodontist and helps me regain…read moremy beautiful smile. I was so scared to see an orthodontist because my case is very complicated. But I felt so happy and relieved after meeting him for the first appointment. Every time I see him, he is always smiling and supportive and with a lot of patience. He is the best orthodontist and I am lucky to have him.

I've had 2 children treated by Dr. Gerlein. Both had very good experiences. It's a warm…read moreenvironment, everyone we encounter is kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Love Dr Jen , She…read moreis amazing and listens to my needs . Currently doing Invisalign with her

A year ago I went for a consultation and met with Dr. Jen. She was wonderful, with a beautiful…read moreoffice. However, her staff, specifically the "treatment coordinator" Stephanie was dreadful. This negative review is about her lack of coordination for almost a year that prevented me from receiving treatment. I contacted her multiple times and through various means (emails, fax and phone calls) as she was always delayed in her response to my inquiries. She claimed that her delay was due to her part-time work schedule. In addition, she consistently maintained it was my insurance providers fault. Yet when I would contact my insurance provider they claimed they never received anything from the doctors office. I literally kept a log of how and when I would contact her as well as my insurance provider. Alas, I finally gave up after a year of chasing treatment which worked out in my favor. I found another orthodontist by the name of Dr. Hickory, who has an amazing staff. Specifically, the Director of Operations Ms. Christy Van Ness was able to see me on my day off and literally just a few weeks later I was approved by my insurance carrier for treatment. Plus, parking at Dr. Hickory's office is free unlike the Orthodontic Studio. I wonder if the doctor is aware of the multiple lapses in assistance? She is loosing business as at least one other patients similar negative experience has been documented here in another Yelp review.

Two brothers - one practice. They're pleasant, easy to work with, accommodating on payments (the…read morevelvet hammer) and the entire staff is first-rate. Plus, they're fast. If you drop off and then go to park, very often your child is already being worked on. "He's back there. You can join him if you like". Gotta like that. And their work is excellent.

Hands down, best orthodontists in Bethesda!…read more This practice is run by two very knowledgeable brothers! The office is run extremely efficiently as well; No long waits, the doctors never run behind. If your appointment is at 9am, your child is in that chair at 9am. Both Gillespies have dry, witty senses of humor and do their best to make their patients feel at ease. The staff is very friendly and seem to be happy working there. In terms of pricing, they offer an excellent level of service for the what they charge for orthodontic care. I would happily recommend this practice to anyone looking for an exceptional orthodontic practice.

Two of my children both had YEARS of orthodontia with not great results. In fact, looking at their…read moresmiles before and after treatment - their smiles were better beforehand. I brought my third child, and she recommended a treatment plan - which it turns out he did not need at all. I took him for consultation with 2 other orthodontists who said he did not need any orthodontia. I'm really disheartened that I put my older kids through treatment with her. Please get a second opinion!

I went to see Dr. Bruno after my sister went here to get her teeth fixed after bad experience with…read moredentist that ruined her perfectly straight teeth. Dr. Bruno was able to help my sister and so I decided to do a consultation with Dr. Bruno -- this would have been my 3rd consultant with an orthodontist for my teeth. Dr. Bruno was the only one to suggested that I could get a healthier smile and straighten my teeth without teeth removal, pushing back my teeth or oral surgery (I had a very noticeable underbite). I am almost done with my treatment and it is the best money I have ever spent. My teeth and actual bite are 100% better than before and my underbite is barely noticeable now. I can't be happier with the results even though I am not to my final results yet. I actually live out of state and make the 1000+ mile trip to Dr. Bruno's office a few times a year to see her in office. Her treatment for me is worth every penny and all the miles. Thank you, Dr. Bruno!

I wish I could give Dr. Hickory more than 5 stars. I truly believe he is the greatest orthodontist…read morein America. I first signed up for Invisalign through a Living Social deal elsewhere. Sure, that service was 1/2 the cost of Dr. Hickory..... but that service was run by a non-orthodontist dental assistant! I quickly decided against the cheap route when I was informed that he wasn't sure if my crooked teeth were too extreme for Invisalign. (they weren't) Then I found Dr. Hickory, and all my worries were over. Dr. Hickory lives alone above his extravagantly decorated Dupont Circle office. Why is this a good thing? Because it means he offers Saturday appointments! I've never heard of a dentist or orthodontist offering such convenient appointment times. Just avoiding the mess of having to leave my office during the work-week for appointments was worth the additional price. But the value didn't end there. From the waiting room and from speaking with Dr. Hickory himself, new patients will quickly learn he was one of the first adopters of Invisalign treatments, and keeps up on all of its advances. Apparently, Invisalign's technology has evolved so much that it can do everything braces can, and more. Dr. Hickory knows how to make those advances work for you, with rapid but painless results. Not once did the treatment make me feel sore or require aspirin. This was my second time with orthodontist service. As a child, I remember having monthly appointment with an orthodontist, with a doctor changing metal wires on a monthly basis. With Invisalign, a 10 month treatment only required about 5 appointments total. Dr. Hickory always answered my questions promptly and reasonably. For example, another orthodontist in DC suggested that I get drastic bone-adjusting vanity surgery before Invisalign. However, Dr. Hickory agreed with my dentist, and thought such a step was too far. Thanks to Dr. Hickory, I didn't have to wear a post-surgery brace on my head and drink my meals for a month through a straw. Instead, he made adjustments on the computer with Invisalign to compensate for the slight bone misalignment. Problem solved. In addition, Dr. Hickory took time to personally inspect my progress and order a set of adjustment aligners at no additional price. I had the option to do another set (a re-re-adjustment?) if needed. Dr. Hickory's staff is professional, polite, helpful, and cheerful. They were helpful with setting up a payment plan and are always flexible with appointment scheduling. They posted pictures of their wild Halloween party on their Facebook wall, and you could tell they treat each other like family. My treatment ended yesterday, and on my way out the door they offered me a bottle of champagne to take home. Quite ridiculous, but fitting for a quirky Dupont Circle office. it was very thoughtful. Now, my teeth are straight and I am no longer self conscious about my smile. With permanent retainers installed behind 12 teeth (6 top, 6 bottom), along with a plastic retainer to wear at night, my straight teeth aren't going anywhere. Dr. Hickory's top quality service is worth more than he charges. After 10 years of crooked teeth, I couldn't be happier. Thank you, Dr. Hickory.

If you are interested in Invisalign, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Hickory at Embassy Row Orthodontics. He…read moreis nothing short of brilliant! When I came in, my smile was fine. I just thought it needed a little tweaking. 2 years later (entirely my fault that it's been so long--I'm one of those "wear my aligners at night" people just because I tend to graze during the day) I looked at a pic of me from 2015 and my smile is SO much nicer and more even than it was. He pays such close attention to detail that you don't realize just how much better your smile can look--until it does! And his staff is fantastic. I love them all but I am always happy when I meet with Carlos! He is personable, professional and incredibly well-versed in all of the workings of Invisalign. Every I see him, I leave feeling like I learned something new. You can tell he loves what he does and he passes that excitement onto the patient. Invisalign is pretty incredible in and of itself, but Dr. Hickory and his team are truly amazing at what they do. Every appointment is quick but thorough (they don't overbook so you're seen when you're scheduled) and the office is simply gorgeous! They may be slightly higher than other orthodontists but you get so much more than you pay for. The expertise and stellar customer service are worth it.

This practice is run beautifully from making the initial appointment by phone, engaging with the…read moreexcellent team who greets the patients and manages all appointments, through each treatment process. It's a very positive, kind and highly professional, competent environment which seems to be hard to find, and deliver, in today's world. Bravo to each member of the team, and the practice owners. Well done!

I had braces as a kid but didn't wear my retainer so I was left with an overbite (sorry Mom and…read moreDad!). Then throw in aging which causes your teeth to move (I can't get a break!). After much debate, I decided to check out Invisalign and my dentist recommended Rad Orthodontics. After a consultation and scan, I started my Invisalign journey. Over the past year-plus, the Rad team has been awesome. They even helped me get a last minute appointment so I could get my second scan while home for the holidays. I am not yet finished with my treatment, but I already feel so much better about my smile. If you're debating orthodontic treatment, I highly recommend Rad Orthodontics!! Oh, and they have several locations in the area, so it's easy to find one that works best for you.

My teen has used Invisalign and the transformation is remarkable and this office makes the whole…read moreprocess easy. Plus everyone professional and friendly.

Gotta love a doctor's office that runs pretty much on schedule (waited 15 minutes), and provides…read moreyou with a decor that leaves you with ideas for your own home!

My children have been going to this dentist since they were little. But, something has changed…read more since they moved, and we have had two bad experiences in a row. The dentist asked BOTH my teenage children if they have had braces, and said that their teeth didn't look straight. They both had extensive orthodontic work, and she should know that as it is part of their dental records. They left feeling self conscious about their nearly perfect teeth , and were both very uncomfortable with the experience. I wonder if this was on purpose in order to boost revenue as they now offer orthodontics at their practice. We should be able to trust dentists to focus on the health of a Childs teeth, not on cosmetic deficiencies they see.

Our children are 17 and 20 and have been going to BDS since they were little. Something has…read morechanged since they moved to the new facility. In September, we had a consultation with a prosthodontist, and it took over three weeks for the orthodontic team to acknowledge it. I had to have them both on two different speaker phones to acknowledge a treatment plan. My children used to be able to go on visits without me present while in the old building, including for cavity fillings. However, they now require someone 18 years or older to be present without notifying the parents. Edited to say, they threatened my daughter that she would have to be charged for her missing the appointment since she was 17 and I was not there. So I rushed over to be there, and when I realized I had left my phone in my car, I told the receptionist in the waiting area that I had to retrieve it. When I went to the elevator, I was verbally accosted by another receptionist, saying I couldn't leave while my 17-year-old, who is in college, was receiving treatment. In addition, they do not validate parking. We are only staying until our orthodontic experience is complete, and our 20-year-old is now seeking care elsewhere.