Great Falls

Dr. Allen Garai along with his team of friendly professionals at our Vienna and Great Falls, VA orthodontic offices would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our blog! We proudly provide our comprehensive orthodontic care to children, teens and adults throughout the Vienna, Great Falls, Mclean, Oakton, Reston, Herndon, Fairfax and Arlington, Virginia areas!

Using the most advanced orthodontic technology available, we offer a variety of treatment options that cater to the individual needs and lifestyles of each of our patients. With over 17 years of professional experience, we've been privileged to have created thousands of individualized, beautiful smiles!

Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Allen S. Garai received his post-doctoral degree at Rochester, NY where he completed a one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. He continued with a two-year specialty in Orthodontics at Eastman Dental Center at the University of Rochester, which is recognized as one of the leading orthodontic residency programs in the country.

While at Eastman, Dr. Garai dedicated his time to studying facial growth in patients with craniofacial abnormalities under the supervision of Dr. J.D. Subtelny, a pioneer in the orthodontic treatment of patients with craniofacial abnormalities. Dr. Garai now teaches lingual “invisible” orthodontics at the post-doctoral orthodontic program of Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Dr. Garai has had special, two-year residency training in lingual orthodontics under one of the pioneers of lingual or “hidden” orthodontics. He has been treating patients with lingual braces for longer than 15 years and has been teaching Lingual Orthodontics at Children’s/Washington Hospital Center Department of Orthodontics since 1998. He has been recognized as “One of the leaders in Lingual Orthodontics in the Washington area” by Washingtonian magazine and has presented lingual treatment cases at the National American Orthodontic Association Meeting.

Types of Braces We Use

The metal braces we use are made of high-grade stainless steel. These braces are smaller, lighter and more comfortable to wear than the metal braces used a few years ago. Metal braces remain popular for many good reasons as they offer a reliable, effective and economical treatment option. Our patients wearing metal braces can choose colorful elastics for the brackets for a more individualized look.

The ceramic braces we use are made of a translucent ceramic material to provide patients with a less noticeable method of treatment. These clear braces have become favorites for many adults including some well-known celebrities because unless you look closely, it's difficult to notice they're being worn. While the aesthetics of these braces are undeniable, there are a few tradeoffs as the ceramic brackets can be less durable than their metal counterparts and the elastic bands used can stain between orthodontic visits.

The hidden lingual braces we use offer patients a very discreet way to improve their smiles as these metal braces are placed on the tongue side of the teeth, making them completely hidden from view. These braces may be right for you if you wish to wear the least visible type of fixed appliance and if you're a candidate for this treatment option.

The Invisalign System we use is for our adult and late-teen patients with certain orthodontic bite problems who wish to have straighter teeth without the use of metal or clear braces. Invisalign straightens your teeth without wires and brackets using a series of clear, customized, removable aligners. The aligners used are virtually undetectable which means most people won't even notice that you're undergoing orthodontic treatment!

The Invisalign Teen System we use are clear aligners designed especially for teenagers. This system works much the same as the Invisalign System for adults with a few key differences. Invisalign Teen aligners feature “compliance indicators” which are colored dots that fade over time as the aligners are worn in the mouth, showing whether or not you've followed the treatment plan. And, Invisalign Teen aligners come with “eruption tabs” which are designed to hold space for teeth that have not yet fully erupted.

Dr. Garai, our Vienna and Great Falls, VA orthodontist, has been using the innovative Invisalign System since 1998 and is very proud to be a Premiere Great Falls & Vienna, VA Invisalign provider!

Scheduling a Complimentary Consultation

If you'd like to schedule a complimentary consultation with our Vienna & Great Falls orthodontic office, please fill out and submit the form that is on our website. One of our team members will then contact you to set up an appointment time. We look forward to meeting you soon!