I rarely leave reviews, but after hearing multiple experiences and looking into this office more closely, I felt it was important to share some concerns. There seem to be frequent complaints about patients being charged late fees and missed appointment fees without receiving proper reminders such as calls, texts, or emails. That kind of lack of communication can easily lead to unnecessary charges. There are also concerns about patients being charged for things that should be covered under their agreements, such as initial bracket issues, which raises questions about consistency and fairness in billing. Another major issue is the confusion around balances. There have been reports of patients being given different amounts owed within minutes, which is concerning when people are trying to stay on top of payments and budget accordingly. In addition, some patients have shared that even when they tried to communicate ahead of time about payments, they were still charged extra fees, or told fees would be removed when they actually weren't. There are also concerns about pricing overall. Some individuals with relatively minor orthodontic needs have reportedly been quoted higher prices than expected, even compared to more complex cases elsewhere. That raises questions about how pricing is determined. Some people have also described negative experiences with the front office, including feeling dismissed when raising concerns, being placed on hold repeatedly, and not feeling that their stress or questions were taken seriously. Professionalism and clear communication are essential in a setting like this, and that does not always seem to be the case here. From what's been shared, younger patients in particular may not always feel fully supported or clearly informed throughout the process, which is something any professional office should take seriously. Overall, the pattern of unclear communication, inconsistent billing, and frequent additional fees is something to be aware of. Anyone considering treatment here should take extra time to review their contract carefully and ask detailed questions about all potential charges before committing read more

DO NOT GET BRACES HERE!!! They prolonged my treatment for 7, YEARS!!! 7 years of braces "treatment" and doing very little. They did not care about the health of my teeth but instead about how much money they could drain from me. Hmm well "why did you let them prolong your treatment" one might ask......well I had the braces in since highschool when I wasn't going to my appointments alone....graduated highschool and started going alone and had no idea that my treatment wasn't supposed to last this long. When I asked if I could get them taken out the "Doctor" said no a couple more months! And she continued to say that every other month when I been saying I wanted them out! She's a scammer and doesn't care about anyone's teeth! Not even her own read more

They are fraudulent; they told me my BCBS didn't have ortho for 2 years after they claimed they called, but they never did, and had me pay out of pocket for two years. After I proved I had coverage, they billed my insurance for a claim that was already paid in full before I was even with BCBS. They maxed out my ortho care, collected the money on a paid-in-full account, and kept the $1,500 insurance claim. I spent over $15k with them and never had a balance on my account. I'm sure I'm not the only one. And the Doctor's husband is rude and nasty, like most people who set up shop in areas that are majority-minorities, but live in VA, they treat us like crap and think we are too stupid to demand what's due. DO NOT GO TO THEM. THEY ARE RUDE, AND THEY ARE THIEVES!!!!! ALSO, THEY GIVE YOU DISCOUNTS ON YOUR RETAINER IF YOU LEAVE A GOOD REVIEW.... SO DON'T LET THESE REVIEWS FOOL YOU. read more

This has been the worst orthodontic experience I've ever had. I got my braces between June 21 - July 21, 2021, and was told I would only need them for about one year. Instead, my braces were not removed until June 23, 2023 nearly two full years. I was away at college during treatment and would travel back for appointments. Throughout my treatment, I constantly dealt with broken brackets at least once a month, sometimes two at a time. In the beginning, the orthodontist suggested it was due to what I was eating. I switched to a soft food diet to eliminate that excuse, yet my brackets continued breaking. Despite my efforts, I was repeatedly made to feel like it was my fault. Over time, I became anxious about appointments because I felt blamed whenever something went wrong. I also experienced discomfort with one dental assistant due to hygiene concerns. At first, I gave the benefit of the doubt, assuming it was from long workdays. However, even during morning appointments, the issue persisted. I requested to switch assistants. The male dental assistant I saw afterward was amazing and professional, and I also had a positive experience with another female assistant unfortunately, she informed me she would no longer be there at my next visit. Financially, what seems affordable upfront becomes expensive: * Broken brackets cost extra. * Running late costs extra (even though they often ran behind). * My treatment timeline kept getting pushed out. One of the most upsetting parts of my experience involved my gap. I made it very clear from the beginning that I wanted to keep the gap in my teeth. My grandmother, who is deceased, had a gap, and my mom also has a gap. I had strong emotional ties to it, and it was very important to me. Despite repeatedly reminding them, my gap was accidentally closed. They reopened it after I addressed it, but then a new gap appeared on the bottom right side of my mouth. I was told that to fix the new gap, I would need to close my original gap again. At that point, I was emotionally drained and just wanted to be done. At the time my braces were removed (June 23, 2023), I was told that if I ever lost or broke my retainer, it would cost $400 to replace. However, I was also told that if I left a Yelp review, the replacement cost would be reduced to $150. Based on that information, I left a Yelp review. Now, almost two years later, I need a replacement retainer. I was informed the current price is still $400, but with the review discount it is now $350 -- meaning the review only takes off $50. Additionally, my original Yelp review is nowhere to be found. I was told Yelp sometimes removes reviews, which makes me question why that platform was encouraged in the first place. For transparency: both my sister and I received braces here. Before anyone asks why we kept returning -- we had no choice. My mom chose this location, and once we signed the contract, we could not leave. After seeing our experience, my mom chose a different orthodontist for her own treatment. I will be including photos of my teeth before treatment to show that I did not require major correction, as well as photos after braces were removed. Here is my honest review for my $50 dollars off. Please research carefully before committing. read more

I don't usually post reviews, but after hearing repeated feedback about this office, I think it's important for others to be aware of some ongoing concerns. A common issue seems to be the amount of additional fees patients are charged. There are multiple reports of late fees and missed appointment charges being applied even when reminders (calls, texts, or emails) were not clearly received. That lack of communication can easily create avoidable penalties. There have also been concerns about charges for things patients believed were included in their treatment agreements, such as minor bracket issues early on. Situations like that make the billing process feel inconsistent and unclear. Another major concern is how balances are communicated. Some individuals have shared that they were given conflicting information about what they owed within a very short period of time, which can be frustrating and stressful when trying to stay on track financially. In some cases, patients say they attempted to reach out ahead of time regarding payments, but were unable to get a response, and were still charged additional fees. There are also reports of fees being promised to be removed, but still appearing on accounts afterward. Pricing overall has also raised questions. Some people with relatively minor orthodontic needs have mentioned being quoted higher costs than expected, even compared to more complex cases elsewhere. Front office interactions have also come up as a concern. Some individuals describe feeling dismissed when trying to ask questions or resolve billing issues, including being placed on hold multiple times and not feeling that their concerns were taken seriously. Based on what's been shared, communication, transparency, and consistency appear to be areas that need improvement. Anyone considering treatment here should make sure to carefully review all terms, keep records of payments, and ask for clear explanations of any charges before moving forward read more

Be very careful using this establishments for braces and especially for children. They charge you for your child broken brackets but never call the parents back to discuss their findings! I've had to pay out $160 today before they would see my child for broken brackets that I did not see. I don't have a problem paying but make sure I am brought in to discuss their findings. There are times that they have kept us waiting due to me be very vocal. My issues are discussed through a computer in a waiting room full of patients and parents. Where is the room to take you to where a discussion can be discussed among the parties that the issues concern. This IS NOT A PLACE I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU BRING YOUR CHILD TO!!! I was just told that even though my child appointment was made for 10a they have booked appointments for several people at the same time. I have seen people come in after me and are called back. There are some young unprofessional people working in this place and they may be that way because they aren't being adequately! read more

It's been almost ten months and I have NOT received my deposit back! They have a strict policy about cancellation but they don't even treat the patients that cancel appointments on time with decency. I've talked to them multiple times and they insist on sending a check due to the debit card being different. I'm so frustrated about my $50 that's been sitting in their bank account when I've asked for it multiple times. Their billing department needs to be audited for fraud charges. Offices like this that take state insurance need to be shut down! Stop spending with them! read more

My appt was at 4:30 for an initial consultation. I arrive around 4:20. Was provided 4 documents to complete. I completed all with exception of the 3 lines on the document. I took the forms to the front desk. The receptionist asked me to complete those 3 lines. I told her that 2 of them were not applicable and the first one, I chose to opt out. She told me I had to sign them. I told her no. She went and spoke to a gentleman who was sitting in the back and came back and told me that I now have to just complete the first line. I told her no because I didn't want records used for research, nor did I want anything of mine publicized in any professional journals. She then told me to have a seat. A few minutes later my name was called to come back for scans, etc. The receptionist followed me back and informed the technician not to service me as I didn't complete the 3 lines on the form. I politely told them that I would go elsewhere and if I could please have the documents I completed. Reading is fundamental and line one is completely optional. Now they can separate that paragraph, however, I have the right not to allow my information publicized. Line 2 is myself so why would I sign for me and I'm the one there to get service and 3 is obsolete as I'm the patient. Recommend updating your form in addition to training your staff. Clearly, many don't read which causes them to sign their life away. Disappointed that I wasted my gas and time, not to mention uninformed staff member as a receptionist. read more

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I am posting the review that Clinton Braces hid on Google Reviews! Dr. Nguyen didn't even have the decency to call me back to discuss my concerns, instead she got a TECH to call me! I had my braces removed today, unexpectedly. After I got home I noticed that I have a huge overjet (bucked teeth) that I didn't have prior to my braces. I'm sure the dentist noticed it, as she looked at my before pictures several times before suggesting removal. I'm very disappointed and would not recommend this place to anyone. Now, I have to spend more money to correct an issue that was created by CLINTON BRACES! I literally hate my smile! *The pics with braces are when I first got them put on. The pics without braces are the final result! UPDATED: After attempting to seek out help through another PROFESSIONAL orthodontist, I discovered the roots of my teeth are basically destroyed because Dr. Nguyen literally moving my teeth every place but the correct place! read more

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I wished I didn't pick this place at all to treat my child for braces. They have no humanity, my daughter braces are never put on right & the area where to get service at is never cleaned. When Im early for my appointment i'm waiting 20-30 minutes to be seen but when i'm 15-20 minutes late i am unable to be seen and have to reschedule where is the fair ness in that. Praying my insurance allow me to switch in the middle of service! read more

Some of THE WORSE clinicians I have ever seen. Another deplorable provider delivering poor service to black and brown people. But you be the judge. Make sure you document EVERY transaction, carefully monitor your records and verify your treatment plan. Cuz they make things up as they see fit and will not properly document your treatment. read more

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I started my brace journey sept 21 after 21 months of braces, I'm in love with my new smile. Clinton Nraces did an amazing job making sure I get the results I was aiming for. The staff is very professional and helpful, they made sure to explain everything carefully. The environment is clean. I'm satisfied and happy with the results. New smile thank you Clinton Braces.! read more

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Wish I could give a 0/5 stars. Absolutely horrendous experience with these people. I have two relatives who had to get their treatment done here due to location issues and I'd say this is more of a scam front than an orthodontist service. They TRIED to overcharge us for braces my relatives didn't need nor get, lied about SERIOUS dental issues my relatives didn't have, and worst of all the doctor is too cowardly to confront patients about these serious complaints. She gets her employees to do it. The location of this ortho office is in a predominantly black and hispanic area, and these people take advantage of them. This place needs to close down. read more

6 months later I had to get a new mold and retainer. No fault of the completed treatment. They where fast at getting me a appointment and a new mold for $500. FYI replacement retainers are $300. read more

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Lies all lies, no one told me it wasn't time. Everyone in there is inexperienced and learning as they work on clients. It's ok ppl will start to see how you all treat the same community that kept you in business. read more

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Honestly most the staff is a bit ghetto and lack professionalism. However I feel doc's work makes up for up 10x's over. She is full of knowledge and experience! Definitely a perfectionist! I've been in braces for 1 year 4 mo and my smile is very handsome now might I add. Original treatment had me projected to finished in December of 24. But because Joy and Doc hard work an excellent skills I am projected to be out of my braces by July. So S/O to Clinton braces! read more

I just completed my braces treatment. I had them for about 2 1/2 years and I love how my teeth look. I had severe crowding and an overbite. Clinton Braces really helped me out. I'm satisfied with my end results and I recommend anyone looking for a orthodontist make sure you pay Clinton Braces a visit. Thank you so much Dr.Nguyen read more

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This place absolutely sucks . Please don't go here all they like to do is scam people and take money from them. Me and my sister both went through that place and our teeth are literally rotting. I'm pretty sure y'all can tell by their name "clinton braces" this place is just poor and hungry for money. They're so slow and never attend us after months, my teeth are WORSE now smh read more

Don't pay up front because you have no recourse. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. They will tack on fees even when they were complicit in error. Andrew the "manager" has no interpersonal skills and is totally unprofessional. Some of the staff are wonderful but unfortunately the business isn't read more

The only thing good I can say about Clinton Braces is some of the staffers/Technicians. Myeshia was great with my daughter taking her molds and ensuring her retainers fit correctly and even staying behind because we were running late. She was pleasant to talk with and knowledgeable. I would only let Kevin the dental assistant work on my daughters mouth, because every time someone did work it was incorrect or brackets were breaking. Donte always always worked with me on my appointments and making sure we had one, and Eric we just meet him but he keeps things lively in the office very attentive to his customers. read more

I love my result.staff is very professional. As a trucker it was difficult to make appointments but they worked with me(fees will be included if you miss appointment and late tho) other than that. I love my result!! read more

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I am so disappointed with this business. The are unforgiving with their time but trample over your time! They have too many clients and do not take the time to space appointments which is very dangerous in Covid. I saw the doctor for the consultation but never again. Please do not be deceived, shop around. The extra drive will be worth it. With the crunch of their space, they genuinely should stop accepting patients. I wish they would have done that before I locked into a contract with them. read more

Was very disappointed with my visit to this office. Staff seems very unprofessional, wait times too long. And I had the only orthodontist in the place tell me things like.. I don't know, and using words like maybe and might. Not very insuring coming from the head doctor. I guess this place is good if you have no other options, but I don't see this place being picked over many others read more

Clinton Braces is highly unprofessional. I DO NOT recommend. They take your money and afterwards they take their time delivering service. I had to call each time to make my own follow up appointments and when promised a call back.... nope. They didn't even follow through. ANDREW tried to tell me i didnt get a call back because there was no change in the schedule.... LIES. And even if this was the case (no change in schedule) why wouldn't you call to say that. they say whatever in the moment to try and appease you with no intention of following through. Should have used my own dentist for the work I wanted, but they didn't offer a payment plan. Next time I know, just pay it up front. I had the money but didn't want to pay it all at once.If you want quality service go elsewhere. . Also as a side note the office is not even nice, it's giving raggedy! read more

I hate wasting a star on trash because that's what this place is. They are trash, ghetto and SCAMMERS. I would not recommend this place and folks should be very careful if they choose to get service from them. I sent my husband with our daughter to an appointment that was only set up after insurance approved the service (removal of her current braces and installation of retainers.) They made him pay $500 at the appointment. When I called our insurance, insurance confirmed that service was approved and sent me proof of confirmation. Clinton Braces claimed it was not approved by the time of appointment. LIES! So, I've been trying to get a refund of my $500 since then. They leave me on hold of over 30 minutes every time I call. They are being reported to Better Business Bureau and all relevant agencies so that word gets out they are scamming folks and insurance companies. read more

Clinton Braces is EXTREMELY!!! Professional. From my 2 years and 11 months experience, I'm both pleased with my teeth as well as their services. I'd never imagine my crooked smile would become so straightened. I'm very flabbergasted as well happy with my results. read more

I chose this location for my Invisalign and haven't had any issue with appointments or the fitting. It was a quick and easy process and I am truly satisfied with the end results! read more

I highly recommend Clinton Braces, they did an awesome job on me and my daughter's teeth. Kevin is the best tech and the Dr. Nguyen is awesome! read more

I have two teens who just got their retainers. The process was good from start to finish. They set the expectations up front. There were no procedural or financial surprises. The fixed price was better than other orthodontist. We had three insurance policies and they looked at them all allowing us to maximize them with minimal out of pocket expense. Lastly the orthodontist is patient and very knowledgeable. read more

while I have not been impressed with the overall office, staff member Kay provided excellent support and customer service on our last day with the clinic. She helped explain the retainer process. read more

I am giving one start to this place for the following reason. The office manger named Julian who refused to provide me with his last name wanted to get into a back and forth with me over violation of patients rights which I promise I will take further to the ADA. They took impression for a bottom retainer, the first time was wrong on their part and a second impression was taken, I did not pick my retainer the next day and I believe no retainers were made. To make a long story short I called on this day and I ask to pick up the retainers and they said their policy is to discard patient's retainers. Julian who is not a dentist told me "when you go to a car repair shop do you live your car there?" I further told him that this was not the case and I wish for them to give me the retainers I paid for or give me a refund. Other than that the staff is okay. However, the goal of any clinic is to serve your patients and do go by them and resolve issues. They were not trying to resolve my issue foe that reason I will file a complaint. This is a reply to Dr Tram. I was not given a discount. I was told I needed to pay for the retainers again. I have email conversations to prove it. I was treated as if I committed a crime by not picking up sleeping retainers when I already have a permanent retainer. I still have bit heard something like "we apologize can we offer you ..." read more

Very rude and unprofessional! I asked to speak with the doctor after a message from her was relayed by one of her front desk workers. This particular day I didn't go upstairs with my son to his appointment as I had my newborn in the car and it was freezing out. The better approach would have been for her to call me or ask me to come upstairs from the car to relay the message! When I asked to speak with her the front desk employee goes back and forth with me about how the doctor doesn't speak with patients! Excuse me? She can speak with patients when she wants some paperwork signed so what's different today! And I speak with her after every visit about my sons braces progress!!!! After the first hold she comes back and says oh no the doctor said she doesn't speak with patients! I continued to ask for her. THEN, the manager gets on the phone!!! He continues to repeat the same thing NOT trying to get to the bottom of my issue! If the doctor had 10 minutes to relay a messages she could've took two of those to speak with me!!! Rude! Unprofessional! DOES NOT PROPERLY conduct business!!!! I ended up having to go upstairs anyway!!! And they kept saying she was busy!!!! There were no patients remaining inside as it was approaching their lunch hour!!! I feel like she purposely DID NOT show her face!!!!! This isn't my first uncomfortable encounter here!!!!!! read more

Unprofessional. UNPROFESSIONAL. UNPROFESSIONAL! Cheap for a reason!!!!! Save yourself the headache. They don't care about you, they care about your money. They argue with customers, they overbook, and it's always PACKED like you going to the MVA!!!!! read more

Clinton Braces has the best prices around. I shopped around and they had the best overall price and lower monthly payments..and they were honest about the percentage my insurance would cover. Another office attempted to tell me my insurance only covered a lower percentage in hopes to get more out of pocket cash... while their beginning price was extremely higher to begin with as well. So, after the consult at Clinton Braces..(which went well) of course I selected them. My sons braces were put on and he didnt experience any discomfort at all. After a minor bump in the road...we had to go back...however, all went well...everything was corrected and explained thoroughly. Again, My son has not experienced any discomfort at all and although its only been a couple of weeks, I can already see an improvement. He loves the young lady that does his work, she is really good explaining everything to the both of us. Although I have not met everyone, the entire staff seems to be professional and polite, especially the ladies at the front desk...and getting an appointment to fit your schedule has never been an issue. They are fairly flexible. It definitely helps that they are open late and on Saturdays. The office is located on the second floor, and the building is NOT handicapped accessible (no elevator), so be prepared to walk up 2 flights of stairs. The office is clean and while we are presently experiencing a pandemic everyone wears a mask until being serviced. The waiting area has been arranged for 6ft social distancing. They also use virtual waiting with a text/email message sent notifying when to come into the office. Overall, I'm happy I selected them. read more

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They did a good job with my son. They can be a little more informative with there patients but all in all my sons teeth look great.

Overall, the experience was great! Communication was amazing ! The staff was amazing! Never a long wait they got you in and out. Dr.Nguyen was nice and made sure my teeth were perfect! Highly recommend! read more

Ashley was great!!! She made sure that my experience was pleasant, and ensured that I was comfortable.

One of the most unprofessional dental practices in the area , sometimes my daughter has to wait 3-5 months for treatment the manager Andrew is rude and is of no help , I have seen staff members touch cell phones with gloves then go work on patients braces with the same gloves. read more

This is the most unprofessional medical establishment I have ever encountered. Contract states that appointment are supposed to be 4-6 weeks and if you miss those time frames it will have a negative impact on your treatments, however, they are ALWAYS OVERBOOKED and scheduling appointments 9-10 weeks out. Then have the audacity to want to refinance and "upcharge"/"over claim" for services. Please don't waste your time going to the office, the doctor only checks up on services completed by technicians--go to a real orthodontist to have your teeth worked on. They don't even have a business email address---it's a gmail account. read more

I definitely would not recommend this place. Went for a consultation and was horrified by the lack of professionalism and courtesy . They do not respect your time, but was clear I had to on time fir a 30-minute appointment. I waited for almost an hour for a 10 minute consultation. The place is very outdated. read more