Searching for an orthodontic specialist serving Ashton–Sandy Spring, MD? Minahan Orthodontics welcomes patients from the Ashton–Sandy Spring area at our nearby Olney office, where care is designed to feel attentive, precise, and thoughtfully organized for children, teens, and adults. Our practice emphasizes individualized treatment planning, clear communication, and efficient visits in a calm, patient-focused environment.
From the first consultation, patients experience a careful, detail-oriented approach focused on long-term stability and coordination with general dentists or other specialists when appropriate.
Minahan Orthodontics is proud to be the premier orthodontic home for the Ashton and Sandy Spring communities! Our office at 3423 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Ste 3A is located just a few miles west, making it incredibly easy for families to receive expert care just minutes from home.
The drive from Ashton-Sandy Spring couldn’t be simpler. It is a direct “straight shot” heading west on Rt 108 (Olney-Laytonsville Road/Sandy Spring Road). As you pass through the main intersection at Georgia Avenue in Olney, our distinctive two-story red brick building is located just 250 feet ahead on your right side.
You will find our driveway tucked just beyond the Jiffy Lube and before St. John’s Episcopal Church. If you see the Olney Library on your left, you are directly across from our building! Because we are located right on the main thoroughfare, the drive typically takes only 5 to 10 minutes.
Dr. Lara Minahan is a highly experienced orthodontic specialist known for her careful diagnostics, personalized treatment approach, and consistent outcomes. With more than 26 years of orthodontic practice, she provides thoughtfully planned care for children, teens, and adults throughout Montgomery County.
She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from the University of Maryland, graduating with honors. Dr. Minahan continues to pursue ongoing education to ensure patients benefit from modern orthodontic techniques and technology.
Patients value her clear explanations, comprehensive evaluations, and treatment planning focused on comfort, confidence, and long-term oral health.
At Minahan Orthodontics, we believe financial clarity is an important part of a positive orthodontic experience for Ashton-Sandy Spring-area families.
Our office works with most PPO orthodontic insurance plans and is in-network with Delta Dental, MetLife, and United Concordia. We help patients understand coverage and submit claims so treatment decisions feel simple and confident.
Minahan Orthodontics provides comprehensive orthodontic services designed to support comfort, efficiency, and stable results at every stage of life.
Braces use fixed orthodontic appliances to reposition teeth, improve spacing, and correct how the bite fits together.
Invisalign and Invisalign First straighten teeth using removable aligners that follow a customized digital treatment sequence.
Surgical orthodontics addresses complex jaw relationships by combining orthodontic care with coordinated surgical correction.
Early orthodontic care focuses on monitoring growth and guiding jaw and tooth development at key stages.
Orthodontic care for teens is planned around growth patterns, daily routines, and consistent treatment follow-through.
Adult orthodontic care helps improve alignment and bite function while balancing work and lifestyle demands.
See the Smile Transformations
Our orthodontic treatments create lasting changes that bring out confident smiles. Explore a few examples of how braces, Invisalign®, and other treatments have transformed our patients’ smiles over time.
Patients from the Ashton–Sandy Spring area often have questions when considering orthodontic care. Below are answers to common topics discussed during consultations.
Orthodontic care can help with crowding, spacing, uneven bites, jaw alignment concerns, and teeth that do not fit together comfortably. Each evaluation looks beyond appearance to how the teeth and jaws function together.
A referral is not required to schedule an orthodontic consultation. Many patients come directly for an evaluation, while others are referred by their general dentist depending on their situation.
Most patients begin to notice changes within the first few months of treatment. Progress varies based on the type of treatment and individual dental movement patterns.
Yes. Treatment plans are flexible and can be modified if growth patterns change or if adjustments are needed to stay aligned with treatment goals.
No. Orthodontic treatment also focuses on bite balance, jaw alignment, and overall oral function, which can impact comfort and long-term dental health.
