Your Best Self Starts Here | Alexandria | First Impression Orthodontics

Why Choose Us

Your best self
starts here.

We see orthodontics as a key to self-improvement. A confident smile can empower you to embrace your full potential, and propel you toward your best self.

 

By creating beautiful smiles, we enhance lives and create ripples of change that extend far beyond our practice. Our ultimate goals are to touch lives and make our community a better place — one smile at a time.

We treat people, not just teeth.

You’re a one-of-a-kind individual with unique needs, and we’ll always treat you as such. 

 

It’s not just about the results, it’s about how you get there. We want your experience to be just as impactful as your new smile.

 

Each time you visit us, we see it as an opportunity to be the best part of your day. Between personalized welcome signs, debanding celebrations, theme days, office games and prizes, there’s always a reason to celebrate here. We take having fun very seriously!

We were made for you.

We take the time to get to know you, then guide you toward a custom treatment that aligns with your goals and makes your transformation as easy as possible.


We customize our treatments to match your lifestyle, focusing on what matters most to you. Whether it’s about getting results fast, choosing the most convenient path, or maintaining your smile aesthetic throughout treatment, we’ll tailor a plan that fits you and your life perfectly.

We bring you award-winning, high-tech orthodontics.

Voted “Top Orthodontist” by both Northern Virginia Magazine and Top Virginia Dentists in 2023, we’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to providing the highest standard of care.

 

Each of our technologies is state-of-the-art and thoughtfully-selected to ensure precise treatment planning and a comfortable experience for you. Our team stays up-to-date with the latest techniques, attending specialized CE courses and embracing change as it comes.

You become family to us.

Centered on the values of T.R.I.K.I. — teamwork, respect, integrity, Kaizen and innovation — our team is a family of people who look out for each other. With the philosophy of “Kaizen” (continuous improvement) at our core, we’re always curious, always learning, and always improving.

 

By extension, we want you to feel that same energy of innovative, customized care with a soft touch. Welcome into a blended family of lively, loving folks! 

Our roots run deep here.

Not only is it our purpose to create beautiful smiles, but orthodontics is our path to making a positive, lasting impression on our community. 

 

Driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of our patients, ourselves, and our entire community, we’re always looking for new ways to give back and get involved. 

 

With every smile, we’re building a community of empowered people who spread positivity and reach their full potential. See how we’re supporting our community!

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