Dr. Jacqueline Brown and our team pride ourselves on straightening teeth and transforming smiles, one person at a time! Ours is a welcoming, friendly, and family-oriented orthodontic practice that has served Silver Spring and surrounding communities since 1996. We're known for providing advanced, personalized care, with a focus on health and aesthetics, and creating beautiful smiles for children, teens, and adults! We want you to enjoy your orthodontic experience and strive to make it a stress-free experience.
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I never say anyone has a bad smile, just a smile that needs a tweaking or a reboot - and I'm fortunate because I provide those services and get to see how my work can completely transform a person's life! The saying, "A smile can change lives, " is very true: it can change a day, change a person, change a thought, change an impression, change a result.
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We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
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Dr. Jacqueline Brown and our team are dedicated to providing a welcoming, quiet environment, where each person is considered a friend and cared for as family. Rejecting the idea of assembly-line orthodontics, we offer a thoroughly personalized experience. From initial consultation through treatment to the unveiling of the beautifully healthy and confident smile, we are here to serve and humbled by the trust our patients place in us.
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The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) was founded in 1929. It is the oldest and most prestigious specialty board in dentistry. The ABO's aim is to elevate the standards of the practice of orthodontia, to familiarize the public with its aim and ideals, and to protect the public against irresponsible and unqualified practitioners.
Reviews (6)
Sunday Laird
Feb 01, 2020
After recently relocating to the area we decided to use Dr. Brown Bryant to continue orthodontic treatment for my son. Dr. Bryant was very thorough in her initial exam and very transparent with pricing. She actually took into consideration the amount of money already spent and the work already completed when determining her price. She's also kind and has an amazing disposition.
Jonny Escobar
Jun 07, 2019
Val Altounian Levinson
Feb 05, 2018
So far I've been so happy with Dr. Brown Bryant and her staff. I am generally very nervous about dental work but from the thorough consultation she earned my trust and I felt very comfortable proceeding with her proposed treatment using Invisalign. The office is bright, clean, and nicely laid out. A good listener, Dr. B is patient and takes the time to answer my questions. I like that the office does not have a high-throughput 'factory' feel and I feel at ease knowing that I'm getting a quality, personalized experience.
Chervonti Jones
Jan 17, 2018
Skylar Fykes
Jun 10, 2013
I'm currently in the process of fixing all the mistakes Ms. Brown Bryant made with my teeth with an amazing orthodontist in Los Angeles (notice how I couldn't even stomach putting Dr. in front of her name). Anyway to the facts - I was a patient of Ms. Jacqueline Brown Bryant between 2004-2008. Yes that's right I had braces for 4 years and my teeth were NOT straight, not even close, when I took the braces off.
I truly believe that because I was the first in my family to need serious dental work that Ms. Bryant took advantage of me and my family. Not only did she over charge us, but over the course of my 4 years as her patient she continued to rack on the charges. She charged us for every little thing, on top of the negotiated monthly fee. And as my parents wanted my teeth to be straight, they tried to pay for everything she asked.
There were multiple issues with my teeth when the braces came off. The MAIN issue was the massive open bite that I had when she took the braces off. I didn't realize HOW bad it was until the brackets were off. When I asked why my teeth weren't straight she gave me the following excuses: 1. As I was on my way to college she felt it was time to take the braces off as I was moving to Los Angeles (WTF?! - my parents were willing to fly me home if that was need) 2.
She said the bite would close down over time but would always be open and that I should be happy as my teeth were straightER than we we started (Isn't that the Fing point of braces - to have COMPLETELY straight teeth?!) 3. She said that the fact that my teeth JUT forward (Google images of an open bite) that it would make my lips look bigger and that was attractive - As an African American female, I think I'm doing okay 4.
She said that I COULD have had straight teeth but I would have needed to remove 4 teeth and my parents never consented - I there between the ages of 14-17 MY PARENTS DROVE ME TO EVERY APPOINTMENT if I needed to have teeth removed that would have been NO ISSUE with my parents - and over 4 years I think if she had mentioned that we would have remembered - teeth removal is the one thing that IS covered by insurance!
The next issue was the permanent retainer she put on my teeth after the braces were removed. Top AND bottom. The top retainer she installed, fell out. Yes you read correctly, literally FELL OUT of my mouth as I was enjoying dinner. When I went back she reinstalled the retainer but didn't scrape all the old glue off instead just put more and more glue on, and I dont know why but she decided the bottom needed more glue as well.
Every time I went to a dentist or anything they were HORRIFIED at the amount of glue on the back of my teeth. One dentist spent an hour scrapping off as much as he could without taking the retainer off. It took my new orthodontist TWO HOURS to scrape off all the glue and remove the retainers. She said she had no how I was able to live with such horrible retainers for 4 years.
Oh and why did I finally decide to take action? because the permanent retainers combined with my open bite were causing me major health problems and cavities. The permanent retainer was building up bacteria and causing me to get sick constantly, colds, stomach issues etc. The open bite makes your teeth push against each other and causes cavities. Although its 2012 and I haven't been a patient of Ms. Bryant for 4 years, I doubt she's any more competent now than she was back then. (And when I was going her staff was clumsy and always making errors with my braces and pinching and nicking my mouth). - Ms. Bryant actually offered to fix her errors for free nice right? NO - to me that was just an admission of guilt - there was absolutely NO WAY I was going to let her touch my teeth again. TAKE YOUR MONEY AND SPEND IT SOMEWHERE ELSE! - Now that I've graduated college and have a job and the money to fix my teeth I am finally getting the treatment that I and any other child/teen/adult deserve. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRACTICE - I wish I could do more than write a review.
I truly believe that because I was the first in my family to need serious dental work that Ms. Bryant took advantage of me and my family. Not only did she over charge us, but over the course of my 4 years as her patient she continued to rack on the charges. She charged us for every little thing, on top of the negotiated monthly fee. And as my parents wanted my teeth to be straight, they tried to pay for everything she asked.
There were multiple issues with my teeth when the braces came off. The MAIN issue was the massive open bite that I had when she took the braces off. I didn't realize HOW bad it was until the brackets were off. When I asked why my teeth weren't straight she gave me the following excuses: 1. As I was on my way to college she felt it was time to take the braces off as I was moving to Los Angeles (WTF?! - my parents were willing to fly me home if that was need) 2.
She said the bite would close down over time but would always be open and that I should be happy as my teeth were straightER than we we started (Isn't that the Fing point of braces - to have COMPLETELY straight teeth?!) 3. She said that the fact that my teeth JUT forward (Google images of an open bite) that it would make my lips look bigger and that was attractive - As an African American female, I think I'm doing okay 4.
She said that I COULD have had straight teeth but I would have needed to remove 4 teeth and my parents never consented - I there between the ages of 14-17 MY PARENTS DROVE ME TO EVERY APPOINTMENT if I needed to have teeth removed that would have been NO ISSUE with my parents - and over 4 years I think if she had mentioned that we would have remembered - teeth removal is the one thing that IS covered by insurance!
The next issue was the permanent retainer she put on my teeth after the braces were removed. Top AND bottom. The top retainer she installed, fell out. Yes you read correctly, literally FELL OUT of my mouth as I was enjoying dinner. When I went back she reinstalled the retainer but didn't scrape all the old glue off instead just put more and more glue on, and I dont know why but she decided the bottom needed more glue as well.
Every time I went to a dentist or anything they were HORRIFIED at the amount of glue on the back of my teeth. One dentist spent an hour scrapping off as much as he could without taking the retainer off. It took my new orthodontist TWO HOURS to scrape off all the glue and remove the retainers. She said she had no how I was able to live with such horrible retainers for 4 years.
Oh and why did I finally decide to take action? because the permanent retainers combined with my open bite were causing me major health problems and cavities. The permanent retainer was building up bacteria and causing me to get sick constantly, colds, stomach issues etc. The open bite makes your teeth push against each other and causes cavities. Although its 2012 and I haven't been a patient of Ms. Bryant for 4 years, I doubt she's any more competent now than she was back then. (And when I was going her staff was clumsy and always making errors with my braces and pinching and nicking my mouth). - Ms. Bryant actually offered to fix her errors for free nice right? NO - to me that was just an admission of guilt - there was absolutely NO WAY I was going to let her touch my teeth again. TAKE YOUR MONEY AND SPEND IT SOMEWHERE ELSE! - Now that I've graduated college and have a job and the money to fix my teeth I am finally getting the treatment that I and any other child/teen/adult deserve. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRACTICE - I wish I could do more than write a review.
Monica Thompson
Nov 16, 2010
My son is a patient here and he and I loves the office staff, their professionalism, knowledge of their practice, and are very friendly. My son looks forward to attending his check up appointments (for his braces) so he can earn his BB Bucks. What I like about the office is that they work with you financially to help you afford the cost of treatment, they greet you with a smile every time, and I love the treasure chest filled with Hershey's kisses.
Also when we come to the office, I never feel rushed and have had every question and concerns answered and explained to me. I would highly recommend this office to anyone in need of this service.
Also when we come to the office, I never feel rushed and have had every question and concerns answered and explained to me. I would highly recommend this office to anyone in need of this service.
