Professional Experience
* Over 15 Years, and Privileged to have Created Thousands of Individualized Beautiful Smiles
* Over 12 Years of Teaching Orthodontics
Dr. Garai has been teaching orthodontics, covering clinical and didactic studies at Children’s and Washington Hospital Center’s Orthodontic Department. Thus, he is always up to date with the latest orthodontic treatments.
* Lecturing and Teaching Lingual Orthodontics
Dr. Garai has had a special two year formal residency training in lingual orthodontics under one of the pioneers of lingual “hidden” orthodontics. He has more than 15 years of experience in treating patients with lingual braces and has been teaching Lingual orthodontics at Childrens/Washington hospital Center department of Orthodontics since 1998. Dr. Garai has been recognized as"one of leaders in Lingual orthodontics in the Washington area"by Washingtonian magazine. He has presented lingual treatment cases at the National American Orthodontic Association Meeting. Dr. Garai has been featured in NBC 4, A New Me tv show and News Channel 8.
Credentials
* Dr. Garai is a Board Certified Orthodontist
This honor is awarded to less than 25% of practicing orthodontists and demonstrates our pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence.
* Other Dental and Medical Professionals Orthodontic Practice of choice
Our practice is considered the orthodontic practice of choice for other dentists, physicians and their families. Many medical and dental professionals have trusted us for their family’s orthodontic treatment.
* Recognized as “Top/Best Orthodontist”
Dr. Allen Garai has been voted as Top/Best Orthodontist by other dental professionals:
- Washingtonian Magazine, 2006-2011
- Northern Virginia Magazine, 2006, 2009 & 2010
- Virginia Living in 2010,2011
Dr. Garai has also been selected as Top/Best Orthodontist by readers of:
- Families Magazine 2003, 2005-2007
- Consumer Research Council of America 2003, 2004 & 2009
- NOVA Living Magazine 2004, 2005
- Health and Beauty 2006 & 2007
Personal Care
* Our Doctors are Personally On Call 24/7
* Always Listening to Give You Individualized Care
* “VIP” Treatment
We take pride in providing you a first-class service and consider all of our patients VIP while being very accommodating. We strive to let our patients know how important they are to us by being punctual and always honoring their schedule. From your initial consultation to your completion of treatment, you will experience our dedication to patient satisfaction. Our staff is committed to providing the highest quality care possible for each and every patient and family member. We embrace the special relationships we form with our patients, their families and their other health care providers.
Technology
* We Use the Latest Technology
We use the most innovative technologies that allow fewer visits, less missed work/school, less radiation and discomfort, and shorter total treatment time.
- Digital X-Rays (1/10 the radiation of a conventional xray)
- Digital Photos
- Lingual/Hidden Braces (Braces placed behind your teeth)
- Lingual/Hidden Braces for Teenagers(LingualVIP teen)
- Self-Ligating Braces
- OSHA Compliant Hospital Grade Sterilization
- Preferred Invisalign Provider
Community Outreach
* We are responsible corporate citizens supporting our regional Community through events such as:
Vienna Rotarian, Viva Vienna, Vienna5K, Local PTAs, USO, Toys for Tots and Local Sports Teams