Patient Reviews
Patient Reviews
If you’re ready to feel more confident about your smile, you’re in the right place. At Barakat Orthodontics, we take a personalized approach to care — listening first, then creating a treatment plan designed around you.
Our team is proud to serve patients throughout Sterling, VA, and we’re honored by the kind words shared by so many individuals and families we’ve treated over the years. We invite you to explore our patient testimonials and see what’s possible when you trust your smile to experienced, compassionate doctors who truly care.
"So glad I went with Barakat! As an adult getting Invisalign, I am really comfortable with the staff and the process."
"I ordered my Invisalign easily and picked them up after they called me that they had arrived after several days. Always a pleasure to work with Barakat Orthodontics!"
"This is a first rate practice and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for orthodontics. They are super knowledgeable, state of the art technology and made it super affordable for our 11 y/o daughter to get Invisalign vs braces. All the staff has been extremely friendly and down right amazing! Beyond impress. šš"
"I love Barakat Orthodontics! Every aspect of my experience has been wonderful. From the moment you walk in, Ms. Dawn, the receptionist greets you with a smile. She is helpful and last time I went had even checked me in before I arrived since I confirmed my appt in advance. The hygienists are knowledgeable, kind, and clearly happy to work there. My Invisalign treatment coordinator helped me think through different options without being pushy and gave me a great quote. I love that I can text the office with questionsāit makes things so easy. And being able to progress my treatment through the app means less time off work. Itās so convenient! Dr. Barakat herself is so friendly and smart. She takes the time to answer questions and meets you where you are with realistic options. She also has a wonderful reputation as my normal dentist knew of her and was happy I was getting Invisalign through her office. I have recommended the practice to others and am so happy I got Invisalign done here for a smooth, convenient process and a beautiful smile."
"All the staff at Barakat Orthodontics have been super helpful and friendly. During my initial Invisalign appointment, they took the time to explain every step of the process and make sure I was comfortable along the way. Dr. Barakatās knowledge, sense of humor, and ability to make her patients feel at ease make her practice a clear choice."
"This is HANDS DOWN the BEST orthodontist practice Iāve ever been to. Every single staff person is so warm, inviting, and attentive! They really make you feel at home no matter what age, gender, or ethnicity. Theyāre not too pushy, meet you where you are financially, and over anything they emphasize how important it is for you (the customer) to feel comfortable and happy. And Dr. Barakat?! That woman is brilliant! She makes me feel like Iām one of her favorites ;) but itās very clear she has that effect on everyone! I just started my invisalign journey and I can already tell that Iām going to be thrilleddd with the results! My confidence has already boosted x2! I will recommend them to any and everyone that needs orthodontic work. 10/10 for sure"
"Iāve honestly have been impressed at the professionalism of this place. My oldest son has been a patient here for some time as he just completed his treatment for braces. I have just begun the journey for Invisalign and so far, the experience has been top notch. The staff made everything easy and efficient and has been super helpful answering all questions and concerns I had. The entire staff are extremely professional and very personable. I would 100% recommend Barakat Orthodontics to anyone looking for ortho work done."
"Process was smooth and thanks to Dr.Barakat for making sure my aligners come on time so that I could get the maximum coverage from the Insurance and reaching out to them is easier when there are any issues, just got my Invisalign, excited for whatās ahead!"
"Just went for my first visit to consider Invisalign. I would give them an A+: great location, nice treats in their lobby (ice cream & coffee) for all ages, calm ambiance, warm staff & Doctor, state of the art equipment. They are into the details! Looking forward to completing my treatment8/6/25 Apparently, I never submitted my original review which is the first paragraph of this review. So here I am on my 40th tray and I could not be more pleased. I am awaiting a new set of trays just to finalize the work. Dr. Barakat and staff are wonderful. Always polite. And happy! Something we all need. Her staff is knowledgeable and efficient Dr B herself scanned my teeth to help out during a busy time. I would recommend this practice 10 times over."
"Our whole family has had a great experience. But now that my son is done with his braces, Iām the patient and love my teeth after Invisalign. The staff are great, I can schedule via text or phone, and Dr. Barakat is friendly, transparent but most of all EXPERT! I wouldnāt trust anyone else with my familyās teeth!"
"I couldn't be happier with my daughterās Invisalign treatment from Dr. Barakat and the fantastic team, Canan & Amanda. The whole process was easy to understand and worked around my schedule. We have since moved out of state but are able to continue treatment with an app their office provides a remote monitoring system. I can already see results and my teen is more confident with her smile, weāre excited for the final results."
"Being in the dental field and having had braces and Invisalign a few times in my life, I must say that my experience at Dr. Barakat's office was stellar! Dr. B listened to my concerns instead of telling me what was wrong and tailored my treatment to meet those needs. I can't recommend this office enough - ANY doctors of this caliber are hard to find!"
"Two kids in Invisalign and the experience is amazing. Canāt rave enough about Dr. Barakat and the staff - they are so sweet, upbeat, and accommodating. Anyone needing orthodontics should look no further!"
"The team at Barakat is always so welcoming and helpful. Marjorie was great getting me set up with my Invisalign, walking me through the process with clear and concise directions."
"I had never done any kind of ortho and was seeking for a place to get Invisalign. I had gotten a consult elsewhere, but I was not fully convinced yet. Truthfully, it wasnāt until I went to this office and immediately felt at ease in their work environment. They are very welcoming and make you feel so comfortable. Showing you that they care, but also that they are very knowledgeable about their work. I highly recommend them for your ortho care."
"My kids had a great experience with braces and Invisalign treatments. Dr. Barakat and every member of her team is knowledgeable, caring, friendly and professional. They all do their best to ensure the process is as fun as possible! They really care about each of their patients and make them feel special. I would highly recommend!"
"Dr. Barakat and her entire staff are incredible. Professional, knowledgeable and compassionate, she treats me with care and has made the experience of getting Invisalign as an adult a breeze. Love the app scans so didnāt need to be in office super often. Highly recommend Dr. Barakat and her team!"
"The team at Barakat goes above and beyond with customer service! They are always pleasant and accommodating - today they happily squeezed me in early for my appointment so that I could make a meeting that popped up on my schedule. Plus, I love how my teeth are looking with the Invisalign!!"
"We have been so happy with Dr. Barakat and all the people in the office. My 10 yr went through Invisalign expanders and now is starting Invisalign braces and itās going very smoothly. They are all so kind and helpful and Iāve been very impressed!"
"Great staff and doctors who have walked us through the process in a kind and patient manner (expander, tooth extraction and Invisalign braces!!)"
"The staff is so friendly and welcoming. I just got my Invisalign journey started and I couldnāt be happier with choosing Barakat Orthodontics to be the place to do it."
"Dr Barakat is absolutely wonderful. Our previous orthodontist said head gear was the only way to go and when my 10 year old said he didn't like that plan Dr B quickly offered other ideas. When the time came to get his invisalign on she was so gentle and reassuring to him. My son has terrible anxiety and fear of anything dental and she took that and just did the most amazing job with him. I wouldn't recommend any other place!"
"Started Invisalign today as an adult after seeing my daughterās excellent treatment . Process and training was smooth and easy to understand. Dr Barakat and her staff always give the very best customer service. Highly recommend this practice!"
"I am seeing Dr. Barakat for invisalign as an adult, and I highly recommend her and her team! Dr. Barakat is warm and welcoming and so kind and friendly. Her staff is exceptional! The ladies at the front desk are friendly and always have a smile; Amanda in finance is super friendly and easy to work with on the right payment plan that suit your needs; and the staff working behind the scenes and on patients are all friendly and professional. Everyone is super friendly and really care deeply about your needs. The office is always super clean and offers a friendly, safe environment."
"I am seeing Dr. Barakat for invisalign as an adult, and I highly recommend her and her team! Dr. Barakat is warm and welcoming and so kind and friendly. Her staff is exceptional! The ladies at the front desk are friendly and always have a smile; Amanda in finance is super friendly and easy to work with on the right payment plan that suit your needs; and the staff working behind the scenes and on patients are all friendly and professional. Everyone is super friendly and really care deeply about your needs. The office is always super clean and offers a friendly, safe environment."
"Both of my daughters come here. One has Invisalign and the other has regular braces. We have had a really great experience and would highly recommend this practice."
"Always a great experience here! I went here as a kid. Didn't wear my retainer š
and now back as an adult for Invisalign š"
"I couldnāt be happier with Barakat Orthodontics. I used them for Invisalign as an adult to correct teeth alignments that have always bother me, but I put off dealing with. The staff is super friendly and appointments are easy - they were always on time too. Dr. Barakat herself is extremely kind and has a great repertoire with her patients."
"Everyone is very nice here! I got Invisalign and it worked perfectly that you for this wonderful experience!"
"My son did the invisalign thing with Barakat Orthodontics about five years ago. We agreed to a fixed fee and, despite some complications resulting in a longer period of service, we were never asked to pay any more. The staff were all responsive and professional.Several years later we went to Dr. Barakat because my son's jaw continued to grow and create an under-bite issue. Despite being well outside our original service agreement, Dr. Barakat met with us, provided a full examination, discussed a range of options for corrective action, and provided us with several referrals to oral surgeons that could assist with our issue. All with no additional charge. Simply and impressive practice."
"I was having movement in my lower teeth and it was screwing up my bite. I went in for an evaluation, and Dr. Barakat recommended Invisalign. Her office is incredible, from the front desk to the assistants taking your x-rays to their meeting with you to go over a plan. Everything is a system and you smoothly move through it. I never felt like their was any confusion on what came next. Dr. Barakat made me comfortable immediately, her competence and caring shine through. I highly recommend Dr. Barakat for adults or children."
"This place is the Disney of all orthodontics offices! From the moment I got on a call with them to schedule my free consultation to the moment we step out of the office (the kids didn't even want to leave, it was THAT pleasant of a place) we had such a great experience. I called on a Friday afternoon only a couple hours before they close asking if they can schedule my two kids for a consultation. The nicest lady name Dawn helped me with the scheduling for the SAME day! Then we went there and were greeted by all of the staff! Val helped us with all of our questions, she was super nice and very polite, had a nice small on the entire time. Explained the process to me and my two kids, went over the payment plans, etc. There was a cart filled with all kind of treats and my kids had a blast. They use the latest and greatest technologies to take the X-Rays, scan the mouth, etc. Dr. Barakat is a very experienced doctor, she was so kind to us and went over everything with us. These nice staff helped us so much today and made us feel very welcome: Canan, Dawn, Val, Kelly, Kris, Genesis,Marjorie and Amanda. The office was packed filled with patients, that alone shows how experience the doctor is and how much they care about their patients. Each of my kids got a treatment plan tailored for their specific needs, customized for them so they can be happy with their braces and Invisalign. I went to other places (very famous ones in the area) and none impressed me (treatment wise, price wise and experience wise), Dr. Barakat and Val helped me so much with selecting treatments for each of my kids and we left the place knowing we are going to be in great hands!"
"I have been wanting to do something about my crooked front teeth and chipping edges. I was referred to Dr. Barakat by my dentist but I have know her ( Dr. Barakat) for long time and know she does awesome work. With Invisalign and the smile app I can have the doctor keep in touch with the aligning progress without weekly in-office visits.During my placement appointment Marjorie ( the assistant) was very gentle and explained everything. Dr. Barakat was very thorough from the first consult appointment to my in office appointment.It has been a short time but I can already feel the difference. I look forward to my healthy and properly aligned smile."
"Itās the best place in the world, and it doesnāt hurt to get braces or Invisalign. It is very fun, you get to meet new people, and the people who work here are very nice. I have a great time here! (Age 8)From mom- very easy to work with, and flexible since we commute from closer to Winchester."
"I did the smile express and I love my results! The staff is very friendly and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is considering Invisalign!"
"Barakat Orthodontics is the only team I trust my family with. They served both my children with exceptional care and expertise from braces and invisalign it Icon and whitening.My only sadness resides in not seeing them more often anymore!Thank you!!!"
"My experience with Dr Barakat and her staff have been so great, I told my family that my little brother HAD to come to her office for his braces journey. Dr Barakat has helped rectify some wrongs caused by other poor practices and has always had my full confidence in my post-ortho treatment. I was not 100% happy with my ortho results with another doctor, so I came straight here and she helped build a plan that worked for me and my particular situation. Today, I am picking up my new Invisalign aligners and ready to fix everything that I was upset with before!!! I tried another aligner companyš„“they were beyond THICK and uncomfortable, my top lip would always get stuck on themā¦ Invisalign with Dr Barakat? BARELY FEEL THEM!!! Love Dr Barakat, love her staff, would recommend to any looking to start a braces journey, or fix a previous oneš"
"Everyone is super nice, appointments are super easy. You just text them and they come in out and get you. They have made my Invisalign process so easy."
"I had Invisalign for the last year. The process was super easy and everyone was extremely professional. Would definitely recommend!"
"Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. My teenage daughter got braces and I got Invisalign at Barakat Orthodontics and we had a great experience. I would highly recommend them."
"Great service and dedication to getting your smile and bite just right. I got invisalign and while it took time i got the results i wanted without paying more than the initial installment."
"Where do I even begin!I just finished my Invisalign treatment at Barakat Orthodontics, and I couldn't be happier with my results. I've been routinely visiting the office for a 1.5 years, and the team has never failed to accommodate me. They are professional, kind, understanding, and use modern technology before, during, and after the alignment process to ensure that the patient is taken care of.The atmosphere is festive and always positive, so attending an appointment is a pleasant experience no matter what age you are. They also recently renovated their office, so be sure to check it out!Overall, I definitely recommend Dr. Barakat and her team if you want a beautiful smile alongside genuine and professional guidance."
"Best orthodontist office ever! My Invisalign treatment was superb! Totally recommend!"
"The team at Barakat Orthodontics is amazing ā Theyāre very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating!I saw Dr. Barakat in the past, when I did my phase 1 & 2 braces back in grade school and her team did a great job then, so it made sense to come back when I decided to start my Invisalign journey last year (about a 12 year gap between braces and Invisalign)!Iām in love with my smile and I couldnāt have asked for a better team to help me achieve it. Highly recommend Barakat Orthodontics and her team!"
"I had an amazing experience with my Invisalign! They were so patient with me and we always had an amazing conversation no matter who was there!"
"I had such a great experience starting my Invisalign! The staff is so fun and friendly, they are hard workers and Dr.Barakat spent a lot of time explaining everything to me!ā”"
"had a great experience with invisalign!!!"
"I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Barakat and her staff, especially Nina! Since day one they have been welcoming, friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating! I have major dental phobia and Iāve never once felt uneasy or worried when coming to my appointments. I finally have a straighter smile that Iām confident about! Iām so happy with the results of my Invisalign treatment and would 110% recommend Dr. Barakat to anyone!"
"The employees were very kind and treated me respectfully, I like how they made sure that I was comfortable the whole time. I am SUPER excited to see how my teeth will look like after my invisalign treament, and they even made sure that I was informed for everything that I need to know. Def deserve the 5 stars. ššš¾"
"My experience here was amazing Dr. Barakat and her assistants were super nice and made the process for my Invisalign very easy to navigate my teeth look amazing"
"My family was referred to Dr. Barakat by good friends. My oldest child had full braces and I chose Invisalign for myself. After 6 months of treatment, my son's teeth are improved measurably and he will have an incredible, confident smile in the next year.I too experienced excellent results. The office has an imaging machine that makes a 3D map of your teeth. Dr.B then animates your treatment and progression to show what your treatment plan will entail. My results are so amazing. I have the smile I wish I'd gotten 20 years ago.Hands down, this is a wonderful and caring office full of professionals and the kind, honest and open atmosphere shape every experience into a pleasant visit with friends. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Barakat and her practice."
"Great staff, great outcome of my daughters teeth after braces. Iām now doing Invisalign through them. Highly recommend."
"The staff is super friendly and having Invisalign has been really easy to keep up with and i have seen a huge difference so far!!"
"Been here for the past 4 years doing Invisalign. It was very easy and everyone was so nice and laid back whenever I missed an aligner or needed help. All my appointments were in and out very quick and easy. I recommend dr Barakat to anyone who wants to fix their smile. All my friends and family compliment my smile whenever I show it and thatās wouldnāt be possible withought them!"
"Great place and has helped my smile a lot recommend if you ever need anything like braces or Invisalign."
"Dr. Barakat and her team is amazing. Everytime I come, they make it a wonderful experience for me. They make me feel warm and everyone is really friendly here. I started on my Invisalign today and everything went so smooth. I canāt wait to see the results. I would highly recommend everyone since they are the best."
"So excited to start my Invisalign journey with Dr. Barakat and her team. The office staff is so friendly and informative. Highly recommended by Invisalign reps and easy to work with."
"I visited Barakat Orthodontics for a consultation for Invisalign. From the moment I walked in a I was greeted by the friendly front desk staff. My experience was extremely comfortable. The entire staff was punctual, professional and friendly. I would highly recommend this practice!"
"The team at Barakat Orthodontics are so genuine and caring and create such a fun experience for my daughters. They all do Invisalign and love it. Dr Barakat really knows what she is doing, so professional and caring. So glad we made the decision to take our family here... they really are the best!"
"Dr. Barakat is absolutely outstanding at her profession!!I'm a busy physician who had a bite issue and she corrected it perfectly with InvisAlign. She was ..."
"Dr.Barakat is a miracle worker! I love the results with my Invisalign! The staff are all very sweet and I've had an amazing experience! Thank you so much for everything!!"
"The Staff at Barakat are so pro! My wifeās Invisalign looks Great!!!!!!!!"
"Dr Barakat is fantastic. She and her team are always smiling and have great personalities, its a pleasure going in for a visit. I did the Invisalign treatment and am completely satisfied with the results! Much thanks to the Barakat team!"
"Dr. Barakat and the staff are extremely nice and they made my experience there so comfortable. I was very insecure about my smile but I have now finished the Invisalign treatments and I'm so pleased with the results. They're an awesome staff and if I could give 20 stars I would. Now I will be bringing my children there."
"I started Invisalign last month and I have had nothing but wonderful interactions with the doctor and staff. They are professional, courteous and really go the extra mile in helping you feel confident in your treatment."
"Dr. Barakat and her team do great work. I came in to get an overbite, minor crowding, and a space between my two front teeth corrected and they provided Invisalign. I couldn't be happier with the progress and they are always warm and welcoming when I come back in for my visits. The front desk staff are great as well! Always cheery and kind. Thanks!"
"My experience at Dr. Barakat's office was fantastic! It all started out with me wanting Invisalign. Once I got those in I wasn't good with wearing them on a regular basis, so that didn't work out too well. Dr. Barakat suggested I switch over to traditional braces which was the best decision I have ever made! Having braces was something I thought I would dread but the overall experience was super easy and the results were immpecable! The staff here is great! Everybody here is friendly and I always felt comfortable and welcomed during every visit!"
"Barakat Orthodontics is the best Orthodontist in Loudoun County. Dr. Barakat is a great doctor for many reasons that I will let come to your surprise when you meet her. The staff is incredibly friendly and kind. My experience and outcome was awesome. I'm so glad, I started my Invisalign when I did. The final result was breathtaking. I can't stop smiling. I would recommend Barakat Orthodontics to anyone seeking orthodontic treatment!"
"Dr. Barakat is an amazing orthodontist! Invisalign was the best course of treatment for me and I couldn't be happier! It was easy to get used to the aligners. I didn't really think my teeth were that crooked, but the before and after pictures really show such a difference in my smile and my teeth are so much straighter. My dentist had been telling me for a couple of years that my teeth were definitely shifting forward and that it would continue to get worse. I am so glad I got treatment and it feels great to be in my 40s and have straight teeth and a great smile.Barakat Orthodontics is a place where you feel welcome and not self-conscious. Each appointment was timely and efficient, something a Mom can appreciate with all of the different doctor visits that you go to with your kids. I highly recommend Dr. Barakat and her staff."
"So happy with the invisalign treatment and the results! Dr B is very thorough and responsive and her staff is caring and great to work with."
"So happy with the invisalign treatment and the results! Dr B is very thorough and responsive and her staff is caring and great to work with."
"Dr. Barakat and staff were great throughout my second go around with braces (traditional braces as a teen and now Invisalign as a 20-something working professional. They always worked with me in finding a time that I could come in with my busy work schedule, were always friendly and sociable, and worked carefully yet quickly and always took me on time for my appointment. Thanks, Dr. Barakat and crew!"
"We're just starting a round of treatment here, but one of our friends has 3 (soon to be 4) kids going through treatment here (both Invisalign and metal braces) and Barakat came highly recommended:My daughter's review so far:"I am so excited to get my Invisalign! I think that getting Invisalign is very cool because they are invisible and almost everyone else has metal braces. I really love the fact that they are removable! I really love the office here and all of the staff.""
