Orthodontist in Bethesda, MD

Bethesda families get specialist orthodontic care from Dr. Eduardo Avila, D.M.D., M.P.H., at our office on Rockville Pike in North Bethesda. We're two blocks from the North Bethesda Metro station, three Red Line stops from downtown Bethesda. Drivers can take Rockville Pike north in about 15 minutes.

Why Bethesda patients choose Sublime Smiles

Dr. Avila earned his D.M.D. and Certificate in Orthodontics from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, plus a master's in Public Health from Nova Southeastern University. Before opening his own practice, he worked at two respected D.C.-area offices and spent three years with the nation's leading provider of Invisalign®. Sublime Smiles is family-run and doctor-owned, so you see the same orthodontist from first visit to final retainer.

Treatment for every age

• Children (ages 6–11): Phase One treatment guides jaw growth early. See Two-Phase Treatment.
• Teens: Invisalign Teen®, self-ligating metal braces and LightForce clear braces.
• Adults: discreet options for busy Bethesda professionals, including Invisalign® and SureSmile®.

Fewer trips down the Pike

With Virtual Dental Monitoring, many check-ins happen from your phone. That means fewer in-office visits for students at school and parents at work. Saturday morning hours (8:45 am–1:00 pm) also help families avoid weekday traffic.

Your first visit

Your consultation is complimentary. We take same-day records with iTero® digital scans and X-rays, then walk you through a custom treatment plan and expected results. Prefer to start from home? Book a virtual consultation.

Bethesda FAQs

How far is the office from Bethesda?

About 15 minutes by car up Rockville Pike, or three stops north on the Metro Red Line to North Bethesda station.

Do you take my insurance?

We accept many PPO plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, MetLife and UnitedHealthcare. Orthodontic benefits often apply even out of network. We do not accept Medicaid.

Can I spread out payments?

Yes. We offer low- and no-interest plans through OrthoFi. See Financial Information.