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.

My almost 10 yr old daughter has been a patient of Dr. Bruno's for the past 2 years. Her incredible…read morestaff has made each and every office visit and experience as pleasant as possible--including a palate expander placement, then braces, and finally a permanent retainer! The office is gorgeous, modern, and open. I find ALL of the staff to be super approachable and highly professional. My daughter enjoys her visits here--and that speaks volumes, right? No tears or worries, just a smile that keeps getting better and better thanks to 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!

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.

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.

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.

This is the best dentist office I have ever visited, they are friendly, knowledgeable and zero wait…read moreservice. Dr. Heller is an expert and always walking you through the process with patience. I highly recommend them.

I was Very Lucky that I found Dr Heller. A friend recommended his office after I went years at a…read morePotomac area group. Dr. Heller's group is outstanding. They have been transparent, worked well with my kids dentist and oral surgeon. I could not recommend them more!

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!

Drs. Chehab and Shin are truly amazing! Their professionalism and compassion have been stellar from…read moreday 1 - when my 3 yrs old daughter was first seen after she lost a tooth at the school's playground. Unfortunately, she was also diagnosed with multiple cavities at this first visit, and all the fillings were done at the office (through multiple visits). They were super efficient in fitting us in when she lost one of her fillings - timely (within 24 hrs) thus avoided any pain or additional cavities. The Drs. and their staff were patient, comforting, and superbly competent - allaying her anxiety and my concerns. We practice the importance of basic dental hygiene daily, and greatly appreciate the full scope of care from the professional and compassion team at Bethesda Dental Specialties.

I have been loyal to this business for years taking my teenage kids there since they were little…read more BDS used to be located very close to BCC High-School and used to be great with Dr. Shin but ever since the business was sold and moved to a new location under new management the quality has definitely declined and chances are you'll never see the same dentist or hygienist on return visits ever again at least that has been our experience they had one really nice great hygienists last year middle-eastern guy wish I could remember his name now I don't know if he still works there or not we saw him a couple times and he was always great . I am now a patient of BDS myself as well, as my wonderful dentist Doctor Kelly also formerly located in downtown Bethesda retired. BDS now seems to have more dentist turnover than the prime minister of England. I'll tell you when they really started going downhill, one day they started trying to hock baloney orthodontistry right before they moved to the new location that was the first red flag we didn't come in for that with my kid and they actually falsely claimed we had had to make an appointment for a necessary dental procedure and basically lured us in there for a sales pitch, they just wanted to sell us orthodontics! That was the whole visit we had to drive all the way there from North Bethesda for, no essential procedure. They were completely vague when they tricked us into that appointment. I wouldn't have minded them suggesting it or gently offering it at a regular check-up or cleaning but they literally basically lied to get us in there for a consultation for a procedure that was not urgent or necessary. That was a few years ago right before they moved to the new location across from Strosniders. We forgave them for that. Currently they have a really good receptionist I think his name is Benz but I had a very negative experience with a previous receptionist lady, luckily the old grumpy receptionists lady doesn't seem to work there anymore. When BDS moved to the new location the next inconvenience was they could not keep their scheduling straight it seemed like they were using some kind of AI or bot software program to send out reminders for scheduled appointments and they would send reminders out in both email and text message reminders with the totally wrong date! That happened to us I think a couple of times but their scheduling seems to have improved a lot. I have not left and found another dentist for my family yet I am sticking with them at the moment and I am not even sure why, I guess because for regular cleanings they have been adequate and good: I haven't given up on them yet but I can't say I highly recommend them at this current time. My last visit when I went in for a painful tooth just a couple days ago they took x-rays said they could not find anything wrong and sent me home. They said we would ''monitor it' and scheduled me come back in 2 weeks for a "complete exam". I think it was pretty lame they could not do x-rays and a "complete exam" on the same day they suggested my pain is from a sinus infection but I am not currently sick so I don't know bacteria in my sinuses is what the dentist told me. But he said he couldn't see what was going on under my previous root canal tooth. Today, I called them back, as sure enough my pain has really worsened in the last couple of days, they just referred me to an endodontist who does not take my dental insurance and is not able to see me until next Thursday which is 6 days away and now I am in more pain so I found an endodontist on my own who can see me Monday and does take my insurance. So the referral from BDS that got emailed to me today after I called them back was basically useless as well.