As an older adult, I'm not the typical orthodontic patient. As a preteen, many years ago I had…read moreteeth extracted & wore braces like many of my friends. My lower teeth in particular had long ago gone back to looking crowded again & I just accepted it. Fast forward to about a year ago. I had over time, developed a significant gap between my top & bottom teeth on the left side of my mouth forcing me to exclusively chew on just a couple of teeth on the right. I thought that I might be developing sleep apnea, although I wasn't snoring. I realized that what was happening was that my two top front teeth were pushing forward & causing my mouth to open at night! I also was suffering with TMJ type pain, but wasn't sure if that was related. I first brought this to the attention of my regular dentist who suggested to me that he could file down the teeth on the right side so that my bite would be evened out ( really....that's crazy!). I found, through Yelp, Dr Bruno & her team. I'm wrapping up my care plan after using Invisalign for about a year. I'm back to chewing normally, my mouth isn't opening up at night, the pain is gone & my smile looks better than it has in decades; I'm thrilled! If you have any of these issues, you are not too old for orthopedic care. But most importantly, call Dr. Bruno!

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 cannot recommend Gerlein Orthodontics highly enough. The office is beautiful, colorful, and…read moreclean, the staff is wonderfully cheery and kind, and Dr. Gerlein himself is a dedicated orthodontist. The biggest surprise for me is how fun Gerlein Orthodontics makes the experience for kids. They implement a points system whereby kids can earn points for being on time for appointments, wearing their Gerlein t-shirt, joining the book club, etc. And these points lead to prizes like gift cards. They also have video games in the waiting area. My 9-year-old came home from his first appointment raving about it and actually asked if he could have his birthday party there, lol! All in all, a great experience at a great business!

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.

Our kids ended up with perfect smiles. Excellent services, competent staff and very convenient…read morehours. Be careful when choosing an orthodontist. Monthly visits are never convenient, so be sure to pick one who has before and after school hours & easy parking! Before school hours are critical for when brackets break-- if an orthodontist does Not open until 8:30 or 9:00, your child will miss school time with every broken bracket.

Excellent customer service and quality care. My 6 year old child has a teething grinding problem…read morecausing her teeth to erode. Dr. Linda Hallman and her staff examined my child, went over the management options and then provided our chosen treatment. The visit was very efficient and there was essentially no wait time. We'll be continuing to use this doctor - I'm so relieved we found someone great on the first try.

This practice is kind, clear and professional. I have been going here for almost two decades…read more Highly recommend.

I am so disappointed in this practice! I really loved coming here when I first started doing so. In…read moreretrospect, I think I really loved my hygienist, and not Dr. Nichols or the office itself. When my hygienist left, everything went downhill. It's next to impossible to get an appointment here, so you have to book at least 4-5 months in advance (which is great if you can do it, but when things come up and you have to reschedule, it's a real bear). Friendship Heights also used to be close to where I worked, but now that I'm downtown it's just such a booger to get out there for a daytime appointment. I got my first cavity and had to point it out to them (just something off, no pain or anything) they didn't notice it in the cleaning or x-ray review. Once they got in there to fix it, however, Dr. Nichols noted that it was actually quite large and that we were lucky we caught it so soon. Scheduling that follow-on appointment to fix the cavity was also a real pain in the tuchus, although it did not take 4 months. I finally decided to make the switch and they don't do digital x-rays, so they can't send the x-rays I recently had taken to my new dentist and weren't helpful in any way on the phone, which is par for the course with the front desk person. He always seems annoyed that you're there and wasn't helpful in saying something like "we don't do digital x-rays, SORRY, but we can mail them." He just said "We don't do that" and that was that. Like, his whole job is customer service and trust me I know how much that can suck but like don't make it so that people have to force basic information out of you? Tell me what I need to know and we can both end this interaction more quickly, bro. I won't be going back, I don't recommend them, and I am sorry to everyone to whom I previously raved about this place and who went to Dr. Nichols at my urging and now can't get quality care OR their x-rays transferred.

All the workers here are great and very kind. They always want the best for you and make sure you…read moreare comfortable.

As a professional adult looking to fix my teeth I went to two other orthodontists and thought…read moreInvisalign wasn't right for me. I had a friend recommend bird smiles and am so glad they did. They are the only ortho in the DMV area that understands the needs of an adult in Invisalign. I felt they always understood my issues and catered my treatment for me, an adult, and not a child. In this area there are so many working professionals who need to fix their teeth but don't want attachments in the front, and bird smiles will solve that for you. Highly highly recommend.

Dr Barth is a master at giving Novocain. He should instruct other Dentists the correct way avoiding…read moreunnecessary pain, not how it is administered by other Dentists. An excellent, caring Dentist who takes the time to explain the process before proceeding. Highly recommend him for your Dentist.

My experience with Dr. Puterman began a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away--before Covid…read morewas a word, let alone a plague. After consulting with a number of specialists, the consensus was clear. Dr. Puterman is the best at what he does in the DMV--and my particular case (don't ask) required the best. I confess, I was skeptical. But a little more than half a decade (and several surgeries later (don't ask), I have a functional mouth again. Not only teeth that work but teeth that look great. Best of all, the pain that tormented me for decades is gone. GONE. Obliterated. Throughout this ordeal, Dr. Puterman stuck by me. And I by him and his extraordinary staff and colleagues. Dr. Puterman was always honest. Always fair. Always honorable. Always kind. And always decent. This is not what I would have expected given the intrinsic challenges of my case and the fickle nature of human biology that doesn't always cooperate with titanium and bone grafts. And yet--here I am--finally some five plus years later. Grateful beyond words for my experience with Dr. Puterman. Don't get me wrong. I won't miss being in his chair for scores of additional hours. I'm a grateful patient. And what makes me especially grateful is that we made it--together. If you desire the best that modern dentistry has to offer, there is no one better--more capable, skillful, and honorable. I could not recommend anyone more highly. Puterman is the best.

Great staff, great dentist, great location. Dr. Freyne took the time to show me my X-rays and point…read moreout and explain things to me so that I could understand the reasoning behind his recommendations, unlike other dentists I've had who just tell you what you need to get done and expect you to do it. They aren't pushy here. Everyone was very nice, and I was in and out in less than an hour, having gotten a cleaning, X-rays, and consultation. The cleaning in particular went fast and painless. I've been to dentists where a routine cleaning feels like being put in the torture chair, but that definitely wasn't the case here. The woman was very nice, considerate, gave good tips on how to improve my brushing, and it was over before I knew it. I usually dread going to the dentist, but I think I'll like it much better here.

I'll admit to putting off going to the dentist for over 4 years, so I was a bit nervous before my…read moreappointment, but all of that went away once I began my visit. Everyone in Dr. Freyne's office is so incredible! From Natasha up front, to his assistant Faye, and especially Dr. Freyne - they all totally eased my nerves and made the entire experience as pleasant as a dentist visit could be - if not more! Dr. Freyne is so kind and knowledgeable, and you can tell he truly loves his job and cares about his patients. He even does the cleanings himself! I've never had a dentist do that before, and it really made such a difference! My teeth feel so amazing. The office environment is very welcoming and clean. They use the most updated and modern technology that makes yearly cleanings much easier. And the view from the exam chairs is so beautiful too! His wife, Cindy, now also offers various skin care services in the office - and she is amazing! Her facials and microderm services are my favorite in the area, and so reasonably priced for the city! Plus my eyebrows always look fantastic thanks to her amazing waxes. Cindy is so friendly and is absolutely an expert in her field. I'd recommend setting up a consult to see her too, your skin will thank you for it! I definitely won't be as nervous for my next yearly cleaning thanks to this awesome staff. If you're like me and always make excuses to skip the dentist, do yourself a favor and make an appointment to see Dr. Freyne ASAP. I used to hate going to the dentist, even as an adult, but I'm so glad I found this office.

My son was a patient of dr MISRI. He works well with children and communicates well with parents. I…read morerecommend him highly.

Adequate. They switched my appointment to a different dentist. Not great very upset extremely…read moredisappointed I. The care and concern. I won't go back

I've been coming to Dr Cohen and his practice since they started and have had excellent care with a…read morefriendly and professional attitude always!