Embassy Row Orthodontics

Looking for an orthodontist?.. Look no more you’ve found the best around… I had a minor (6 months active) treatment w/​Invisalign about 4 years ago & couldn’t be happier with the results… when it was time for a retainer I was expecting the «old fashioned wire & metal» retainer… Dr, Hickory & his staff strongly recommended the subscription to Vivera retainers from invisalign… I wore them full time for about 12 weeks & every night since… my result is beautiful & @ 45 years old I get amazing compliments on my smile & I have the very best check ups with my hygienist! ThanX to Embassy Row Orthodontics for the smile I’ve always wanted.

Before I chose Dr Hickory, I have done my homework and had visited about 6 + Orthodontist dentists in the DC area. I have found Providers that were cheaper than him and maybe could have provided similar service.
But the one thing that made me chose him was he has an AMAZING staff working from him.Dr. Hickory has great staff, almost all of them has worked from him for more than 5 years. I have also met one of his employee who worked for him for 32 years!!!
The main problem I notice with small business owners is that they focus only on customer satisfaction and forget their staffs happiness. They consider employees just as an expense. But without happy employee there wont be happy customer. Dr. Hickory treats his staff so well and I think because of this his employee do great job in doing their work professionally.
The moment I walked to his office for initial consultation, it was not hard to realize his employees are happy to work for him. Everyone was very professional and they never pressured me to sign for their service on the spot. They give me a breakdown of the cost of the Invisalign and told me to think about and get back to them whenever I’m ready to start the process.
Dr. Hickory is very professional person and respects and treaties his employee with respect and he also communicates well with his patients.
They have also the best technology for Invisalign. Right now, I’m almost done with my Ortho work and my smile is getting me more dates! And all my friends and my family have noticed the BIG Change on my smile. Just recently, I run to a friend of mine that I have not see in a year and the first thing he said to me was «your SMILE has changed, what did you do to your teeth?»
I highly recommend Embassy Row! For three main reason:
1, They have great office environment and very professional staff
2, They own the latest Invisalign technologies
3, They have been providing Orthodontics for many years. I think 30+

Worst doctor’s office I’ve ever experienced! This office was quick to give me a free consultation but all downhill afterward. After taking a mold for Invisalign, I’ve waiting to hear from them about 7 weeks. No news! I’ve called the office several times regarding a some dental surgery which I wanted to do prior getting Invisalign. Every time I called, I hear a same answer. «We’ll call you back.» But never ever, I hear from them. Absolutely, nobody from this practice calls me back. Unbelievable! I want to get out of here and move to a different practice. I’d never recommend them to anyone.

First things first: While Invisalign is not cheap, it was worth it and I’m glad I went with an orthodontist rather than a dentist. Y’know, you only get one set of teeth (you know what I mean), so you should invest in them. And my teeth are way straighter now so that’s pretty cool. Also, just as a general Invisalign thing do your research and know you’ll have attachments and etc. But honestly almost no one noticed even when I would point it out.
Another Unilocaler called Dr. Hickory’s staff «beautiful, attentive, [and] darling» which is SO TRUE. Shideh (Dr. Hickory’s administrative coordinator) is the most lovely, wonderful, warm, kindhearted human and Dr. Hickory should give her an enormous raise bc she 100% helped tip the scales towards Embassy Row when I was choosing where to get Invisalign. Jacqualine (who actually gets in your mouth for stuff, not sure of her actual title) is hilarious and personable but most importantly good at her job. She went to bat for me and always made sure I was happy.
Caveat: like with any medical provider/​procedure, you need to be in charge of your own treatment. Do your research and ask lots of questions. Especially when you meet with Dr. Hickory, be sure to be extra clear about what you want and don’t be shy about checking to make sure it’s understood.
Overall, I’m really glad I did Invisalign and I’m glad I chose Embassy Row. Thanks for my smile!

Dr. Hickory and his team are fantastic and the consummate professionals. The office is warm and friendly and everyone knows you by your first name. My dentist recommended Dr. Hickory to me when I decided to get braces (at 48 years old)! I was a first-​time patient for orthodontic treatment (invisalign, to be specific) and received stellar care and consultation. I had an overbite and severe crowding, and Dr. Hickory and his team always kept me updated on my progress and also used cutting-​edge technology. The whole staff made me feel very cared for, and took as much time needed to carefully address any of my questions or concerns I may have had with the treatment. I just completed my last set of aligners and will actually miss seeing everyone! If you are looking for a team with stellar expertise in the latest advancements of orthodontic treatment, I would highly recommend Dr. Hickory! You will not be sorry!

If you’re going to spend the money on Invisalign, I recommend Dr. Hickory at Embassy Row Orthodontics! His beautiful, attentive, and darling staff are the epitome of class as they make you feel as if you are royalty. Upon my first consultation, I received a delivery date when the results would be expected to be complete and Dr. Hickory lived up to that promise without any delay. If you know what you want, then this is the place for you. I recommend to anyone who is contemplating realigning their teeth to speak with Dr. Hickory first. Enjoy the experience!

I had a wonderful experience at Embassy Row Orthodontics. All of the individuals that I came in contact with were extremely friendly and knowledgable. This establishment was decorated beautifully, with a modern and Asian inspired flare, and furnished in a way that makes your experience extremely comfortable. I came in for an Invisalign consultation and I am extremely excited for my future installation. I would recommend Embassy Row to all individuals looking for quality customer service and great dental care!

Amazing place – wonderful staff, quick & professional service, beautiful location. I went in to get a new retainer and was in and out in 20 minutes. The receptionist and the dental assistant were ridiculously nice, funny, honest, and charming. When I came back to pick up the retainer just 2 days later, they let me bring my dog in! Plus, the retainer was perfect, a vast improvement over my old one. I can’t recommend this place enough.

I had a consulting appointment with Dr. Hickory. He wanted to give me Invisalign treatment regardless of my preference. Invisalign is the cheapest treatment there; However, the rate for Invisalign they gave me was really expensive. They did not ask details about my teeth nor my insurance. I felt like that they just wanted to sell Invisalign to me…

I wish I could give Dr. Hickory more than 5 stars. I truly believe he is the greatest orthodontist in America.
I first signed up for Invisalign through a Living Social deal elsewhere. Sure, that service was ½ the cost of Dr. Hickory… but that service was run by a non-​orthodontist dental assistant! I quickly decided against the cheap route when I was informed that he wasn’t sure if my crooked teeth were too extreme for Invisalign. (they weren’t)
Then I found Dr. Hickory, and all my worries were over.
Dr. Hickory lives alone above his extravagantly decorated Dupont Circle office. Why is this a good thing? Because it means he offers Saturday appointments! I’ve never heard of a dentist or orthodontist offering such convenient appointment times.
Just avoiding the mess of having to leave my office during the work-​week for appointments was worth the additional price. But the value didn’t end there.
From the waiting room and from speaking with Dr. Hickory himself, new patients will quickly learn he was one of the first adopters of Invisalign treatments, and keeps up on all of its advances.
Apparently, Invisalign’s technology has evolved so much that it can do everything braces can, and more. Dr. Hickory knows how to make those advances work for you, with rapid but painless results. Not once did the treatment make me feel sore or require aspirin.
This was my second time with orthodontist service. As a child, I remember having monthly appointment with an orthodontist, with a doctor changing metal wires on a monthly basis. With Invisalign, a 10 month treatment only required about 5 appointments total.
Dr. Hickory always answered my questions promptly and reasonably. For example, another orthodontist in DC suggested that I get drastic bone-​adjusting vanity surgery before Invisalign. However, Dr. Hickory agreed with my dentist, and thought such a step was too far.
Thanks to Dr. Hickory, I didn’t have to wear a post-​surgery brace on my head and drink my meals for a month through a straw. Instead, he made adjustments on the computer with Invisalign to compensate for the slight bone misalignment. Problem solved.
In addition, Dr. Hickory took time to personally inspect my progress and order a set of adjustment aligners at no additional price. I had the option to do another set (a re-​re-​adjustment?) if needed.
Dr. Hickory’s staff is professional, polite, helpful, and cheerful. They were helpful with setting up a payment plan and are always flexible with appointment scheduling. They posted pictures of their wild Halloween party on their Facebook wall, and you could tell they treat each other like family.
My treatment ended yesterday, and on my way out the door they offered me a bottle of champagne to take home. Quite ridiculous, but fitting for a quirky Dupont Circle office. it was very thoughtful.
Now, my teeth are straight and I am no longer self conscious about my smile. With permanent retainers installed behind 12 teeth (6 top, 6 bottom), along with a plastic retainer to wear at night, my straight teeth aren’t going anywhere.
Dr. Hickory’s top quality service is worth more than he charges. After 10 years of crooked teeth, I couldn’t be happier.
Thank you, Dr. Hickory.

I’m half way through my Invisalign treatment and working with the staff and Dr. Hickory has been great. My dentist also does Invisalign and although her quote was less than Dr. Hickory’s, I went with him because I just felt so welcome. And you really get what you pay for!
Walking through the blue doors of Dr. Hickory’s office is like entering an alternate universe where the perfect doctor’s visit exist. The staff is friendly and responsive, wait time is nonexistent, all of your questions are answered, concerns addressed, and I can go on and on. I really wish every visit to a health professional can go the same. *sigh*
I love this office!

Dr Hickory charged me in the mid-​$ 7,000 for invisalign. I ended up going with a very well rated doctor for $ 1,800 less.
Yes, the office is wonderfully decorated, but not worth my money. I’d suggest elsewhere for optimal quality and value for your healthcare dollars.

Simply put, Dr. Hickory runs a phenomenal practice. Everything from the facilities, the staff, and his own experience just lets you feel comfortable in his expertise. I would highly recommend him for invisalign treatment, as I have never had a better orthodontic experience in my life.

Dr. Hickory is a superstar! He is very nice takes time to see and explain everything to you and has great ideas to solve big orthodontic problems. I had an overbite and crowded teeth problem I tried in another country orthodontic treatments that don’t involve braces but nothing really worked. Now I am at the very end of my Invisalign treatment I have worn them for 1 year and 3 months. I could not be happier from the result. I definitely recommend Dr. Hickory! The only comment I have to say though is that some other providers could offer Invisalign for much less than $ 7000!

Hum I wish I could write a better review. The first time I have been at Dr. Hickry’s I have been waiting for over 50 minutes and once he came in he spent maximum 5 minutes with me. During this time he tried to sell me the invasilign retainers and it is just at the ned that I got the quote for a normal retainer. I am only going to get a normal retainer (the cost for the invasilign is about $ 5000). So I ma going to go back and get there my retainer and I really hope that this time I won’t be waiting 50 minutes.
Other than that I have been happy with it.

I want to follow up my review, after the 20 months of treatment i juat want to say it has been a wondeful experience. I know what they say put there about the braces and how painful it is but really it have not been bad at all.
If you come to Dr. Hickory practice you will be treated A+++ they are flexible with the appointments, and all the personell very profesional and friendly. Also the doctor is very detail oriented which I love because now I hace the perfect smile, and he did not remove any teeth! I will recomend this Doctor to everybody who is thinking in getting Orthodontics.
I want to follow up my review, after the 20 months of treatment I just want to say it has been a wondeful experience. I know what they say out there about getting braces and how painful it is but really it have not been bad at all. If you come to Dr. Hickory practice you will be treated A+++ they are flexible with the appointments, and all the personell very profesional and friendly.
Also the doctor is very detail oriented which I love because now I have the perfect smile, and he did not remove any teeth! I will recomend this Doctor to everybody who is thinking in getting Orthodontics.

Dr. Hickory and his staff were absolutely AMAZING! Parking located in the rear for patients was very helpful from the crowded streets. When I arrived for the first time, I was greeted so nicely! The ambiance in the waiting area was to die for! Fireplace with coffee/​hot chocolate were offered with mugs! ;-) I quickly got my x-​rays done for my teeth, then soon after Dr. Hickory came and examined my teeth all by computer. They discussed rates and gave me the best rate possible. This office is simply amazing with very very flexible payment plans. I can’t wait to start my treatment on Friday! Thank you Embassy Row!

I have bitten the bullet (pun) and have initiated the process of Invisalign treatment.
The office is in a great location and parking is excellent — they have open spaces behind their building.
The office is a beautiful old home, as described in a previous review. The set up is quite modern, however. I did my digital imaging and x-​rays today.
The staff are very friendly. I have to say this, though — I’m from the Midwest. I simply don’t understand everyone’s desire here for a wonderful «experience». I am quite satisfied with having a knowledgeable, personable orthodontist (which Dr. Hickory is), friendly, competent staff, and clean facilities. I don’t need the ultramodern music (house music?) and I don’t need people to call me by my first name and act like they’re my best friends. This is more of a comment on the culture of this area more than on this practice. Straighten up, people. You’re not that precious.
I digress. The price of my treatment is reasonable, and they have an in-​house payment plan with no interest. Dr. Hickory quoted a price that was $ 2000 lower than quoted to my by another orthodontist the week before.
I’m happy so far. We’ll see how the treatment goes.

I am a young adult using Invisalign for the first time and everyone has made me feel at such ease during the whole process. I have only been to the office a couple of times now, but I cannot describe how wonderful the staff has been. It took me awhile to find an orthodontist that I felt safe going to-​if you are going to be spending all of that money why wouldn’t you do your research, right? Dr. Hickory is the best of the best and I have not been proven otherwise thus far. I look forward to going to the office just for how pleasant the experience is! Gorgeous home, lovely dogs to say hello why you wait (not that you wait long at all) and I always know what to expect-couldn’t ask for more!

My treatment is going smoothly. I love the staff They are professional, confident, and nice. They totally put you at ease. The location is also awesome. A beatutiful historic building near many embassies. I’ve been in treatment for less than a year on Invisalign. It has been effective and affordable.
I’m actually a little sad I’m almost finished. It’s kind of like going to a spa.