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We’ve been nominated for Best of Loudoun 2021!
Thank you for nominating us again for Best of Loudoun County! We'd love your support! Here's the link to vote: bit.ly/BestOfLoudoun2021 Thank you so much! Dr. Sahira Kortam and The team at Ashburn Orthodontics Read More
Come by to pick up your holiday gift!
Dear Patients, Please come by the office whenever you are near to get your gift from us to you, we hope it brings good cheer! We'd love wish you all the best but have just one small ask: Remember when you visit us to please put on your mask :) All the best for a happy and safe holiday season, Dr. Kortam and the Ashburn Orthodontics team Read More
Food Drive benefitting Loudoun Hunger Relief
Ashburn Orthodontics is serving as a community drop-off center for a food drive benefitting Loudoun Hunger Relief. Please bring non-perishable items to our office now through 12/31 and you'll be entered to win a $25 Visa gift card. For every item donated we will donate $1! Together we can make a difference! Read More
How is Invisalign like Harry Potter’s Magic?
At Ashburn Orthodontics we believe in the power of magic (big Harry Potter fans), but sometimes science is so advanced that it becomes almost indistinguishable from wizardry. Invisalign is powered by the kind of tech that can be considered magical. Get ready to step into the fantastic world of Invisalign! Cloak your teeth with invisibility In the beginning of his story, the young wizard is given a magic cloak. It’s... Read More
$1,000 Off Treatment through October 31!
Welcome to Ashburn Orthodontics! Dr. Sahira Kortam and the team look forward to meeting you! We know that back-to-school may look different this year, but we are celebrating the new opportunities for learning, sharing and growing. To join in, we’re offering $1,000 off treatment to anyone who begins their orthodontic journey with us before October 31st. Read More
Expanded Safety Measures and Guidelines
We are so excited to welcome you back to the office! Hygiene and safety have always been a priority at our office and we will be taking additional measures to ensure the safety of our patients and team during this time. Health & Safety We will be protecting our team and our patients with the latest recommended personal protective equipment (PPE). We have all of the latest sterilization protocols... Read More
Virtual Appointments – What to Expect
Dr. Kortam is now seeing all of her patients for appointments virtually! If you don't already have one, please text our office cell phone at 703-229-9469 to schedule yours. What to expect during the appointment: Dr. Kortam will check on your or your child’s bite to identify compliancy with rubber band wear, as well as if the size, pattern or number of hours of wear needs adjustment. She will check oral... Read More
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND TWEEN SELF ESTEEM
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND TWEEN SELF ESTEEM By Dr. Sahira Kortam Does your tween avoid smiling because they don’t like their teeth? A child’s smile can actually have a profound effect on their self esteem and even impact their social skills. Further, according to a research study out of Webster University, a confident smile can be even more attractive than traditional good looks. Through orthodontic treatment... Read More
