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.

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

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 wish I could give Dr. Eduardo Gerlein and his team more than five stars. Five stars are not…read moreenough to describe my experience with this office. I want to share my experience because I truly appreciate everything they have done for me. Before coming to Dr. Gerlein, I had braces with a different orthodontist for 5 years and 4 months. After wearing braces for all those years, I was unhappy with my bite and the appearance of my teeth. I had already spent so much time and money on orthodontic treatment, and I was hurt, disappointed, and sad about my experience. After everything I went through, I had lost confidence in orthodontic treatment. I made my first appointment with Dr. Gerlein for July 29. From the moment I walked into the office, I noticed something completely different. Starting from the front desk, everyone greeted me with a smile. Every person I met was kind, welcoming, and professional. I have been to different offices before, but I had never experienced this type of treatment. I still wonder where Dr. Gerlein found so many kind and professional people to work in one place. Their smiles and greetings feel genuine and come from the heart. When I met Dr. Gerlein, I explained my experience with my previous orthodontist and everything I had gone through during those 5 years and 4 months. He listened carefully and examined my teeth and bite. I felt like he understood how disappointed and sad I was about my previous treatment and genuinely wanted to help me. He explained what was wrong with my bite, what needed to be corrected, the treatment plan, and the goal for my teeth. I was also worried about the cost because I had already paid so much money for my previous orthodontic treatment. Starting another treatment meant another expense for me. Dr. Gerlein considered everything I had already gone through and gave me a price much lower than I expected. I was shocked and grateful for his kindness and consideration. What touched me even more was that Dr. Gerlein personally removed the old braces I had worn for 5 years and 4 months. He also personally cleaned my teeth after removing the braces, with no additional charge. After everything I had experienced, this meant so much to me. Dr. Gerlein and his team worked hard to start my new treatment on the same day. His staff arranged for my clear aligners while I was still there. They asked me to return about two hours later, and when I came back, my aligners were ready. I started my new treatment that same day. I cannot fully explain how happy I felt when those old braces finally came off after 5 years and 4 months. Receiving my clear aligners on the same day made me feel happier than my birthday. After wearing braces for such a long time, seeing my teeth without them and knowing I was starting a new treatment plan was an emotional moment for me. I will never forget that day. I came to this office feeling hurt and sad because of my previous orthodontic experience. The kindness, care, and professionalism Dr. Gerlein and his staff showed me helped me forget about the negative experience I had before. They gave me confidence in orthodontic treatment again. The way they treated me from my first visit made a big difference in how I felt. My second visit was yesterday, and once again, I received the same kindness, care, and professionalism. As soon as I entered the office, everyone welcomed me warmly. Dr. Gerlein and his team explained the procedure before working on my teeth. Dr. Gerlein explained the treatment he was doing that day, why he was doing it, and the next steps in my treatment plan. I had never experienced this level of communication and explanation from my previous orthodontist. Dr. Gerlein's education and experience, including his training at Harvard, gave me confidence, but the way he treats his patients means even more to me. He takes his time to explain my treatment and makes sure I understand the plan. His team works professionally, and I see how carefully everyone takes care of my teeth. I am confident Dr. Gerlein will give me the results he planned for my teeth because I have already seen the professionalism, knowledge, and care he and his team put into my treatment. I already see a difference in my teeth, and I feel confident continuing my treatment with him. I highly recommend Dr. Eduardo Gerlein and his orthodontic team. Based on my own experience, please do not waste years of your time and money going from place to place when you are looking for quality orthodontic care. I wish I had found Dr. Gerlein and his team much earlier. Thank you, Dr. Gerlein, for your kindness, professionalism, patience, and the care you have given me. Thank you to every member of the staff, from the front desk to the clinical team. Your smiles, greetings, professionalism, kindness, and teamwork mean so much to me. I truly appreciate every one of you.

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.

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.

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 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.

I'm half way through my Invisalign treatment and working with the staff and Dr. Hickory has been…read moregreat. My dentist also does Invisalign and although her quote was less than Dr. Hickory's, I went with him because I just felt so welcome. And you really get what you pay for! Walking through the blue doors of Dr. Hickory's office is like entering an alternate universe where the perfect doctor's visit exist. The staff is friendly and responsive, wait time is nonexistent, all of your questions are answered, concerns addressed, and I can go on and on. I really wish every visit to a health professional can go the same. *sigh* I love this office!

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!

DO NOT GO HERE- If I could give this office zero stars, I…read morewould. This was, without question, one of the worst experiences I've ever had with any healthcare provider. I was promised my permanent veneers/crowns would be ready within about 10 days, but instead I spent weeks stuck in temporary restorations because my case kept coming back wrong. There were repeated mistakes, multiple unnecessary appointments, and constant delays that never should have happened. I paid nearly $4,000 expecting quality work and professionalism. Instead, I dealt with repeated errors, difficulty eating, wasted time, and unnecessary stress. Every time I thought the issue had finally been corrected, another problem came up. To make matters worse, I was given a custom nightguard that didn't even fit my mouth properly. Despite it being unusable for me, I was still expected to pay $600 for it. I found that completely unreasonable and incredibly frustrating. The atmosphere in the office only made things worse. The primary dentist made jokes during appointments that made me personally uncomfortable and did not come across as professional. Rather than feeling reassured, I left feeling uneasy and frustrated. What disappointed me most was the lack of accountability. I never felt like anyone took ownership of what I was going through or appreciated how disruptive the repeated delays were. I would never recommend this office to anyone. If you're considering spending thousands of dollars on dental work here, I would strongly encourage you to look elsewhere. Based on my experience, I regret choosing this office and would not trust them with my dental care again.

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.