Leone & Vaughn Orthodontics

I just had my braces taken off and could not be happier with the results! I definitely think Drs. Leone and Vaughn are the best orthodontists in the area. I had a severe open bite that can be very difficult to correct in adults, but they were able to close the bite and my teeth look and feel better than ever now.
They used temporary anchorage devices that were put in by an oral surgeon, along with braces and elastics, to move my teeth and correct my bite — this is a newer treatment that is being used instead of jaw surgery in some cases. Drs. Leone and Vaughn teach others about using this method, and they are extremely up to date on all the current information in their field. I am so impressed by the way they were able to fix my bite, and everyone in the office was always very pleasant, reassuring, and helpful. Thank you for all your hard work and attention to detail!

Today, I graduated from orthodontics treatment and want to compliment Dr’s Leone & Vaughn on their outstanding, patient centered work. Choosing to get braces as a 45 year old man was a big decision, but I have no regrets. I often get compliments on my new smile and I attribute this to the ‘art’ work of Dr’s Greg and Paola. They are excellent at their craft but they are also an outstanding team. Thanks to Both of You and Your Great Staff! Sincerely, Tony Hansen

I was shocked when our family dentist recommended an orthodontic consult for my kindergarten and 2^nd grade children. She also insisted we get at least two consults as a comparison. She explained orthodontic consults are complimentary and every orthodontist is different so it’s best to compare. I asked around and made appointments.
I started with my younger child who has more complicated issues, and went to Leone and Vaughn. Tuesday (that’s her name) welcomed us, took photos and an x-​ray, and answered questions about the office. Then Dr. Vaughn came in for an examination and reviewed all the images. He was explained what he saw, as well as his recommendations for a plan (2 stages of treatment). He was kind, gentle, and put both my child and myself at ease. Tuesday explained our insurance coverage and gave us a cost breakdown and payment options. I asked why she chose to work at Leone and Vaughn. She explained that she has been doing this «a long time» and only wants to work for people who are excellent at what they do, keep on top of current research, are ethical in their approach, and strive to provide the best quality of care. She said Leone and Vaughn is that place. We left with images, a printout of the cost estimates, and most importantly, a feeling of confidence in the care we would be receiving.
At a different orthodontic consult (different orthodontic office — second opinion) for the same child, that office did not take films or request copies from our dentist in time for the consult, so the orthodontist could only speculate that orthodontic work might be needed. We did not get a plan other than «check back in 6 months» and no estimated cost. A woman who checked us in gave us «an average cost» for stage 1 treatment, which was actually a little more than the quote from Leone and Vaughn. It felt like a waste of time and I left without any sense of plan, purpose or cost.
I happily returned to Leone and Vaughn with my other child, and the recommendation was to complete everything later in 1 stage. It was refreshing to know that indeed, every person is treated case by case, and while my younger child needs orthodontic work earlier, there is no push for unnecessary orthodontic work.
I reported all this to our family dentist, who is far from our home and didn’t realize we were near Leone and Vaughn. She confirmed my observations and added, «I have had several patients see them. They do very good work.»

I’m in the process of doing a dental implant and the oral surgeon recommended orthodontic correction to help facilitate the the surgery and the longevity of the reconstruction. I was given Drs Leone and Vaughn’s number for a consultation. From the very first appointment I’ve been very impressed with their office staff, the skill of their assistants, and the quality and professionalism of Drs Leone and Vaughn. Frankly I presented quite the challenge for them from a procedural stand point. I am horribly afraid of dental work and my teeth needed quality work. I have always felt comfortable going to their office and the work they have done on my teeth is exceptional.

I started my Invisalign treatment to get rid of tiny spaces/​gaps on my upper front teeth. I had my first appointment in December 2013 and received my first couple of trays in January and I will be finishing up over the next couple of months. My entire experience at L&V has been excellent. The staff at both locations are incredibly nice, professional, and accommodating. I’m excited about checking out the Bellevue office.

We’ve been going to Leone & Vaughn for years and have been so pleased with the results. Our families teeth look great and it’s been a wonderful experience overall. Our kids were a little nervous to have some extensive work done but Paola and Greg are very comforting and knowledgable. I highly recommend them!
I think my only issue with the actual office is that sometimes there are a couple of team members (front desk/​billing & orthodontic assistants) that can be unprofessional (rude tone in person/​and on the phone and gossiping about clients while you are merely feet away listening and waiting for the appointment). So if you can look past that you will be very pleased with the work that the actual orthodontists perform.

Update just for the architectural/​interior design eye candy at their Interbay office on Elliott Ave. W., as I visited this location for the first time today. I love modernist design, and this is as well-​executed as it gets. A++ for results, service, and style! Call them now!

I actually was a braces transfer. I was smack dab right in the middle of my time when I moved to Washington. I did a little research and saw Leone & Vaughn had great ratings and bonus the Madison location was by my house. I heard nightmare stories about transferring in the middle of your braces, but Leone & Vaughn were amazing! The staff at both locations are excellent and very friendly and sweet. They took the time to discuss my options fully with me and were not at all pushy. Also, I have a small mouth and they were always so gentle. This is my first Unilocal review ever and I had to rave about Leone & Vaughn! Choose them for your brace face!

My son just completed the Invisalign program with Leone and Vaughn. We were very happy with this clinic and we highly recommend them. They are very competent and surprisingly affordable.
Their clinic is busy, but that’s a good thing. They know what they are doing and they do it well. They were very efficient with my son’s treatment. He finished in 9 months which was hard to believe given how bad his teeth were and what other orthodontists were telling us. Not all Invisalign treatment providers are equal. Leone and Vaughn know what they are doing.

Doctors Leone and Vaughn have been really helpful with a complicated situation with our daughter. At age nine she fell while rock climbing and injured tooth, gums, and more, requiring the teamed efforts of a periodontist, a trusted dentist, and an orthodontist. We are now a year in, the braces just came off, and things have gone much better than the initial prognosis, and I am incredibly impressed not only with the work that was done, but also with the collegiality of these orthodontists in working with our team of doctors to bring about the best results. I received personal calls with updates from Dr. Leone, and was incredibly impressed with their over-​the-​top level of engagement and care. While most won’t have such an extreme case, my understanding is that we received no special treatment beyond their usual efforts.

I came in for an initial consultation and had a great experience. When I arrived, the office was bustling with activity but I was promptly attended to at my scheduled appointment time. Before I saw the Ortho, an assistant took a series of detailed photographs of my teeth and face. She was very cordial and seemed to genuinely like her job. She then took me through the basics of orthodontic treatment and prepped me for what the doctor was likely to say.
Not long after, I was met by Dr. Vaughn who struck me as very friendly and professional. After he looked at my stills, he examined my teeth and gave me a detailed assessment of what he thinks needs to be done. His visit lasted about 15 minutes. After he left, his assistant chalked up a cost estimate and walked me through the different payment options. His cost was about in the middle of the estimates I got from other offices. All his treatment options cost the same though: metal, ceramic, invisalign etc.
I’m still shopping around, so I obviously cannot comment on his treatment. So far, I have had one other orthodontist flat out reject some of Dr. Vaughn recommendations. One in particular was that Dr. Vaughn recommended Invisailgn as the main means of treatment while the other ortho didn’t think it would do a very good job. It’s hard to say who is right though. LV orthodontics has an exclusive relationship with Invisalign, which may lead them to recommend Invisalign in most cases. The second ortho seemed to have a personal grudge against Invisalign; to put it nicely, he thinks it is a sub-​par device in general. Biases are abound, which is why everyone needs to shop around.
Still, if you are in the market for braces. I would highly recommend that you give this place a visit.