Silver Spring is a city of commuters, and orthodontic treatment has to fit around that. Elite Orthodontics sees patients from downtown Silver Spring, Four Corners, and the neighborhoods along Colesville Road at our Washington, DC office on 13th Street NW, a short trip down Georgia Avenue. Great smiles start here, and your first consultation is complimentary.
Your Trusted Orthodontist Serving Silver Spring and Montgomery County
Our DC location at 4820 13th St NW sits just inside the District line, which makes it one of the easier orthodontic offices to reach from Silver Spring without a highway. Patients come to us from Woodside, Sligo Park Hills, Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Takoma. If you ride the Red Line, we are a short connection away, and evening-adjacent appointments on Monday run until 6:00.
Why Silver Spring Families Choose Elite Orthodontics
An elite smile deserves an Elite experience, which in practice means no shortcuts, no cutting corners, and no rushed appointments. Silver Spring patients tend to notice:
- Consistent care from Dr. Emike Aliu rather than a rotating group of providers
- iTero digital scanning and low-radiation 3D imaging
- AAO and ADA member practice
- Appointments that respect a commuter’s schedule
- Straight answers about cost before treatment begins
Orthodontic Treatments We Offer
Whatever brought you here, crowding, an overbite, or a smile you have never liked in photos, there is a path to fix it.
Braces
Braces handle the cases aligners cannot, and modern brackets are smaller and more comfortable than the ones you remember. Ceramic options blend with enamel for adults who want the mechanics without the metal. Start with our braces overview.
Invisalign & Invisalign Teen
Clear aligners are the most requested option among our Silver Spring adults. They come out for meals and presentations and go back in for the other 21 hours. Invisalign for adults covers what the process looks like month by month.
Early (Phase 1) Treatment for Kids
Early treatment is about timing, not urgency. When we see a child at 7 or 8, we are deciding whether to intervene now or watch and wait, and watching is often the right call. Braces for kids explains how we make that decision.
Retainers & Post-Treatment Care
Every finished case gets a retainer and a plan for wearing it. Lower front teeth are the first to shift when retention slips, so we check them at each follow-up.
Orthodontic Care for Every Age: Children, Teens, and Adults
Treatment looks different at 8, 14, and 42, and it should.
- Kids: growth guidance and space management before the permanent teeth crowd each other out
- Teens: braces for teens or Invisalign Teen with compliance tracking
- Adults: discreet adult braces and aligners, including short cases fixing old relapse
If two or three people in your household need treatment, tell us at the consultation and we will look at the schedule and the numbers together.
What to Expect at Your Free Consultation
Here is how the free consultation runs, start to finish:
- Quick check-in. Forms online in advance, so you spend your time with the doctor.
- Records. Photos, an exam, and a 3D iTero scan of your bite.
- What we found. Dr. Aliu explains the diagnosis using your own images.
- Your options. Each one with a timeline, a monthly figure, and the trade-offs.
- Decide on your schedule. Start today or take the written plan home.
There is no charge and no obligation, and we will not chase you with sales calls afterward.
Insurance, Financing & Affordability
We accept most major dental insurance plans and verify your orthodontic benefit before you commit. Flexible in-house payment plans spread the balance across treatment with low monthly options, and HSA and FSA funds are welcome. Because we quote the full investment in writing at the consultation, there are no mid-treatment surprises. If you are comparing quotes from a few Silver Spring area practices, bring them and we will explain what the differences actually mean.
Serving Silver Spring and Surrounding Communities
We treat patients from across lower Montgomery County and the northern District, including:
- Silver Spring (ZIPs 20910, 20901, and 20904)
- Woodside
- Four Corners
- Forest Glen
- Wheaton
- Takoma Park
- Brightwood and Petworth in the District
Georgia Avenue, Colesville Road, and 16th Street all lead to our 13th Street NW office, with Sligo Creek Park and the Silver Spring Metro as the usual landmarks.
Patient Reviews & Smile Gallery
Silver Spring patients tell us they expected a chain-clinic experience and got something more personal. See the patient testimonials for the details, or tour the office before you book.
Meet Your Silver Spring Orthodontist
Dr. Emike Aliu founded Elite Orthodontics to deliver an elite smile through an Elite experience, and she treats every patient personally from consultation through retention. She is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. Meet Dr. Aliu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your office easy to reach from Silver Spring without a car?
Our Washington office at 4820 13th St NW is served by Metrobus routes along 13th Street and Georgia Avenue and is a short ride from the Red Line. Many Silver Spring patients come by transit.
Can I be treated on a lunch break?
Most adjustment visits take 15 to 30 minutes. We schedule midday slots specifically for working adults, and aligner check-ins are even shorter.
What is the difference between Invisalign and cheaper mail-order aligners?
Supervision. We take diagnostic records, plan the tooth movements, and see you in person throughout. Mail-order systems skip the exam, which is how bite problems get missed.
My teenager keeps losing things. Is Invisalign Teen realistic?
Sometimes. The trays include compliance indicators and the system allows replacements, but if your teen loses a retainer a month, braces are the more forgiving choice. We will give you an honest read at the consultation.
Do you treat adults over 50?
Frequently. Healthy teeth move at any age. The main consideration is gum and bone health, which we assess before starting.
Schedule Your Free Consultation in Silver Spring, MD
If straightening your teeth has been on the list for years, a free consultation is a low-cost way to find out what it would actually take. Elite Orthodontics is a short drive or Metro ride from Silver Spring. Book online or call us today.
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