Orthodontic Treatment for Adultsin Purcellville, VA
It's never too late for the smile you want. Our team specializes in adult orthodontics, with clear aligners and traditional braces delivered through personalized care in a comfortable, modern office.
Adult orthodontics is about more than looks. A healthy bite and well aligned teeth support your long-term health, comfort and confidence. We build every plan around your lifestyle and goals, using modern tools and a methodical, results-driven approach.
Straightening for the first timeFinally get the aligned, confident smile you've always wanted.
Correcting changes over the yearsTeeth shift with time. We can bring your smile back where it belongs.
Treatment options
Discreet options built for adult life.
"Aligners only" is a myth.
The right choice depends on your goals, lifestyle and clinical needs. Dr. Minh guides you to the option that delivers the healthiest, most confident result.
Spark™ Clear Aligners
Discreet, effective straightening without traditional braces.
From your first visit to the day your braces or aligners come off, here's exactly what to expect, and how Dr. Minh designs a smile that's healthy, balanced and uniquely yours.
1
Meet with your treatment coordinator
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation. Your treatment coordinator guides you through the process and answers every question along the way.
Digital X-rays and photos to evaluate your teeth, bite and facial balance
Detailed clinical exam by Dr. Minh: alignment, occlusion (bite), jaw position and smile display
Your smile scored on the 10 Excelsior Smile Features
A clear baseline to plan your treatment from
2
Dr. Minh creates a custom treatment plan
Your plan is built on your clinical findings and your personal goals. Dr. Minh reviews it with you, explains the recommended approach, and sets your appliances and timeline.
FunctionBite correction and crowding
AestheticsSymmetry, smile arc and spacing
3
Begin orthodontic treatment
Braces or aligners? It depends on your goals, lifestyle and clinical needs, and Dr. Minh will guide you to the option that gives you the healthiest, most confident result.
Pitts21 BracesSelf-ligating system for efficient, precise movement with fewer visits.
Ceramic BracesClear, tooth-colored brackets for a more discreet look.
Spark AlignersNearly invisible, removable trays customized to your smile.
Supporting tools:
depending on your needs, we may add TADs (temporary anchorage devices), bite-correcting elastics or other appliances to support function and jaw alignment.
Five stages, ten Smile Features
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Foundation and Function
We start by correcting bite alignment, jaw position and narrow arches to create a stable base for everything that follows. TADs or elastics may be used at this stage.
Occlusion
Feature 1
Smile Profile
Feature 2
Alignment & Smile Arc
Once your bite and jaw foundation is underway, we correct crowding, spacing and rotations, positioning each tooth relative to its neighbors and to your face and smile.
The goal is an ideal smile arc, where the curve of your upper teeth follows your lower lip when you smile: a hallmark of a youthful, attractive smile. This stage isn't just straightening teeth, it's designing a smile that suits you.
Alignment
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Smile Arc
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Smile Symmetry & Display
Next we focus on how your smile looks when you grin naturally, from corner to corner. The aim is a wide, balanced smile that fills the space between your cheeks, with teeth showing evenly on both sides. Symmetry like this enhances your overall facial harmony.
Smile Symmetry
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Smile Display
Feature 6
Tooth Shape
With your teeth in position, attention turns to the shape of each tooth. Small adjustments like smoothing edges, refining contours and reshaping worn or uneven teeth help every tooth look proportionate and fit naturally in your smile.
Tooth Shape
Feature 7
Tooth Color
Feature 8
Gum Shape & Display
Your gum line is the frame of your smile. Gum display can be uneven, excessive (a "gummy smile") or asymmetrical due to growth or eruption patterns.
Laser gingivectomy reshapes the gums for a cleaner, more symmetrical frame around each tooth. In complex cases where the gums and upper lip move excessively when smiling, TAD-supported intrusion mechanics may be used to reduce vertical tooth and gum display.
Gum Shape / Display
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Gummy Smile Treatment (TADs)
Feature 10
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Celebrate the smile
Finishing treatment is a milestone worth celebrating. We capture your final records, review your transformation together and reveal your new smile, then send you home with everything you need to keep it, including custom retainers.
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Maintain the smile
Custom retainers hold your teeth in their ideal positions, and Dr. Minh advises when and how to wear them based on your case and long-term goals. Follow-up visits let us check your smile, monitor retainer fit and confirm stability as you age. Whether you finished treatment years ago or just yesterday, we're here to support your smile.
Treatment cases
Real results for real adults.
We've helped many adult patients transform their smiles. Here are a few of their before and after results.
Before treatmentAfter 12 months
Spark Clear Aligners: real results
With Spark, adults can enjoy a beautifully aligned, confident smile without traditional braces. The aligners are nearly invisible, comfortable and precise, making them a great fit for anyone who wants discreet care.
12months from before to after
Adult aligners before and after gummy treatment Aligners + gum treatmentBefore & after
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Your journey to a perfect smile starts here.
Every adult deserves a smile that reflects their confidence and personality. Whether you choose clear aligners, ceramic braces or metal braces, our team will build a comfortable, discreet and effective plan that fits your lifestyle. It's never too late to transform your smile and boost your self-esteem.
Occlusion
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Smile Profile
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Alignment
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Smile Arc
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Tooth Shape
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Gummy Smile Treatment (TADs)
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Before treatment
After 12 months
