Searching for a trusted orthodontic specialist serving Laytonsville, MD? Minahan Orthodontics, located just minutes away in Olney, provides personalized orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults using modern techniques and thoughtful treatment planning with braces and Invisalign. Our small, patient-centered practice focuses on efficiency, clear communication, and care tailored to each individual.
From the first consultation, patients experience a detail-focused approach designed to support long-term results and coordinated care with your general dentist or other specialists when needed.
Minahan Orthodontics is proud to be the go-to orthodontic practice for the Laytonsville community! Our office at 3423 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Ste 3A is located just a short, direct drive southeast, offering expert care in a location that is incredibly easy to reach.
The trip from Laytonsville is a “straight shot” down Rt 108 (Olney-Laytonsville Road). Simply head east toward Olney; our distinctive two-story red brick building will be on your left side as you approach the main town center. We are located just after St. John’s Episcopal Church and right before the Jiffy Lube. If you reach the main intersection at Georgia Avenue, you’ve gone just a few feet too far!
Our office is conveniently situated directly across the street from the Olney Library, making it easy to coordinate appointments with school schedules or local errands. With ample parking and a professional, welcoming atmosphere, the drive from Laytonsville typically takes only 10 to 12 minutes.
Dr. Lara Minahan is a highly experienced orthodontic specialist known for her thoughtful approach, careful diagnostics, and long-lasting treatment outcomes. With more than 20 years of orthodontic practice, she provides personalized 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 advance her expertise through ongoing education and professional collaboration to ensure patients benefit from modern orthodontic techniques and technology.
Minahan Orthodontics makes orthodontic care approachable and affordable for Laytonsville-area families through flexible, transparent financial options.
We work with most PPO orthodontic insurance plans and are in-network with Delta Dental, MetLife, and United Concordia. Our team assists with benefit verification, claim submission, and clear explanations during your complimentary consultation.
Minahan Orthodontics offers comprehensive orthodontic services designed to support comfort, efficiency, and long-term stability at every stage of life.
Metal and clear braces gradually reposition teeth using carefully controlled adjustments to correct alignment and bite issues.
Invisalign and Invisalign First use custom clear trays worn in sequence to straighten teeth discreetly and comfortably.
Jaw surgery integrates orthodontic treatment with surgical correction to address significant jaw and bite discrepancies.
Early orthodontic treatment helps assess facial growth and guide developing teeth during important growth phases.
Teen orthodontic treatment is planned around growth changes, daily routines, and steady progress throughout care.
Adult orthodontic care focuses on improving tooth alignment and bite function while fitting into busy lifestyles.
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 considering orthodontic care often have questions before getting started. Below are answers to common topics discussed with Laytonsville-area families.
Treatment timing is based on individual dental development, bite function, and growth patterns evaluated during your consultation.
Treatment timing is based on individual dental development, bite function, and growth patterns. During your evaluation, we assess these factors to determine whether care should begin now or be monitored over time.
Yes. Orthodontic care addresses how teeth fit together, which can improve chewing comfort, balance, and overall oral function in addition to enhancing appearance.
Yes. When appropriate, care is coordinated with your general dentist or other specialists to support comprehensive results.
After treatment, retainers are used to help maintain tooth position. Follow-up visits allow progress to be monitored and results to be supported over time.
