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Best Braces Dentists in Fort Washington, MD (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Dr. Lulu G. Hester Alexander, DDS, ranked #1 of 31 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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31 Fort Washington clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 3 open after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Fort Washington at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Fort Washington at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Lulu G. Hester Alexander, DDS73
2Dr. Pamela V. Hymes, DDS73
3Sundental73
4Allen Donald DDS67
5Andrews Valerie DDS67
6Brown Edward C DDS67
7Dentists in Fort Washington, MD67
8Di Lorenzo & Hrechka: Di Lorenzo Henry DDS67
9Dr. Eileen K. Barfuss, DDS67
10Erica Paultre-Michael67

The 31 best braces dentists in Fort Washington, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for braces in Fort Washington

    #1 Dr. Lulu G. Hester Alexander, DDS

    8000 Indian Head Hwy, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in Fort Washington on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Lulu G. Hester Alexander, DDSFull profile(301) 749-9100

  19. #19 Swan Creek Dental Care

    924 Swan Creek Rd E, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Fort Washington: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Swan Creek Dental CareFull profile(301) 203-0042
    In their words

    At Swan Creek Dental Care dentist office in Fort Washington MD, your smile is our top priority. Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia with the entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.

    From Swan Creek Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 All Smiles Dental Care

    12803 Old Fort Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Fort Washington: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 8:30 AM–3 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 9:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at All Smiles Dental CareFull profile(240) 253-1965
    In their words

    A family friendly primary care dental office where hundreds of patients in the DC Metro area have been treated with care and given useful guidance on their oral health. Accepts patients with Medicare/Medicaid and most PPO dental insurance plans. Patients without insurance may also be treated at an affordable price. A great smile awaits!

    From All Smiles Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Gross Eric DDS

    12786 Old Fort Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Fort Washington: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 1 PM–8 PM · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gross Eric DDSFull profile(301) 292-0900

  23. #23 Charniece N. Whitaker, DDS

    10903 Indian Head Hwy Ste. 202, Fort Washington, MD 20744

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Fort Washington on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Charniece N. Whitaker, DDSFull profile(301) 203-3944
    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Charniece N. Whitaker, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Maryam Nejat, DMD

    11701 Livingston Rd #305, Fort Washington, MD 20744, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Fort Washington on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Maryam Nejat, DMDFull profile(301) 292-0105

  25. #25 Fort Washington Oral Surgery

    10905 Fort Washington Rd #214, Fort Washington, MD 20744

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Fort Washington on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–2 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Fort Washington Oral SurgeryFull profile(301) 292-6900

All 31 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Bhullar Rajinder DDS37
27James E Sullivan DDS37
28Children's Dental Carousel37
29Champion Smiles Fort Washington37
30Dr Pat Palumbo33
31John L Watstein DDS33

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What are braces?

Braces straighten teeth and correct bite problems using brackets bonded to the teeth and a wire that applies steady pressure. Options include metal, ceramic (tooth-coloured) and lingual braces placed behind the teeth. Treatment usually lasts 18–36 months.

Braces: specialist or general dentist?

Orthodontists provide most braces treatment and have 2–3 extra years of training in tooth and jaw alignment. Some general dentists offer braces for simpler cases. Complex bites and jaw growth problems are usually best handled by an orthodontist.

None of Fort Washington's 31 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Fort Washington

How much do braces cost in Fort Washington?

Typical ranges in USD for Fort Washington, MD. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Fort Washington?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,600–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Ceramic braces$4,800–$9,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Self-ligating braces$4,200–$9,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Lingual braces$9,600–$14,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Fort Washington

What to expect from braces

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Braces: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsA consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks
Chair timeAbout 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes
RecoverySoreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments
When to see a specialistMost braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems

How we ranked Fort Washington braces dentists

We scored 31 Fort Washington clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 32 were excluded (32 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fort Washington data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Braces in Fort Washington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Fort Washington?

Dr. Lulu G. Hester Alexander, DDS ranks #1 of 31 Fort Washington clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Pamela V. Hymes, DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Fort Washington, MD?

Braces in Fort Washington typically costs $3,600–$8,400 USD. By type: metal braces $3,600–$8,400; ceramic braces $4,800–$9,600; self-ligating braces $4,200–$9,600. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Fort Washington do braces?

Yes. None of the 31 Fort Washington clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. Typical reasons to see an orthodontist: most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems.

Are braces covered by insurance or Medicaid in Maryland?

Dental plans with orthodontic benefits often cover part of braces for children, commonly up to a lifetime maximum. Adult coverage is less common. Medicaid covers braces for children only when medically necessary. Check your plan.

Do braces hurt?

Getting braces fitted is usually not painful. Most patients feel soreness for a few days afterward and after each adjustment, which over-the-counter pain relief often manages. Brackets can rub the cheeks at first, and orthodontic wax helps.

Which Fort Washington braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 31 Fort Washington clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Tender Dental Care and All Smiles Dental Care. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer braces in Fort Washington?

31 Fort Washington clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Fort Washington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 33 clinics.
  2. : 32 duplicate listings merged.

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