We have a winner!

Caleb is going to the movies on us! He was our appointment card winner for September! Be sure to stop by our convenient Alexandria office this month to enter our next contest!

Featured patient review for Dr. Hughes!

One of Dr. Hughes' patients, Richard, recently wrote a nice testimonial for our office! Thanks for writing in and for your kind words!!


"WOW - Bottom Braces on!!!"

The Bottom Braces are on and it is amazing! I absolutely LOVE Dr. Hughes and his entire staff! It is such an Ohana (Hawaiian for Family) feeling office. Mahalo (Thank you) for making this experience fabulous.

Dr. Herbert Hughes and staff, supporting National Orthodontic Health Month!

This weekend marks the official start of National Orthodontic Health Month, and our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have created a helpful website that provides important information on protecting your braces, including tips for trick-or-treaters, braces-friendly Halloween recipes, facts about braces and treats you should avoid while wearing braces.

Dr. Herbert Hughes and our staff recommend you check out the AAO's website as well for helpful tips on keeping your braces in tip-top shape. If you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to give us a call at 703.360.8660, ask us on Facebook or ask Dr. Hughes during your next visit!

What's your story? What made you choose Hughes Orthodontics ?

At Hughes Orthodontics, our goal is to create healthy smiles, as well as balanced faces that will last a lifetime. Our mission is to be a happy, harmonious, efficient team of professionals who exceeds our patients, parents, referring dentists and team mates expectations.

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our convenient Alexandria office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. You can write a review on our Facebook page or on our Google listing!

Thank you in advance! We hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Jerry celebrates the removal of his braces!

Check out Jerry and his new smile! Great job!!

What helps you relax at Hughes Orthodontics?

Dr. Herbert Hughes understands not everyone is always thrilled to see their orthodontist. But we wants you to know that Dr. Hughes and our team strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. So, we’d like to know: What is it about Hughes Orthodontics that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly staff? Dr. Hughes himself?

Let us know by posting on our Facebook page! Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!

Fun facts with Hughes Orthodontics!

Everyone loves fun facts. Really, who doesn't? Our good friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that Dr. Herbert Hughes and our team at Hughes Orthodontics thought you might enjoy. Have a GREAT Labor Day weekend!

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.