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Friendship Heights Orthodontics is a family-friendly practice in Washington, DC offering traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and other orthodontic treatments for patients of all ages.

About Friendship Heights Orthodontics
Dr. Chelsea Murphy's team is known for fast, in-house retainer repairs and for welcoming patients who transfer mid-treatment, including complex or previously botched cases.
Friendship Heights Orthodontics has built a reputation for handling complicated situations other offices might turn away, from patients transferring mid-treatment to multi-year cases involving jaw surgery coordinated with outside specialists. Reviews point to quick, in-house retainer replacements, often within 24 hours, and same-day fixes for broken brackets or lost retainers. Dr. Chelsea Murphy is described as thorough and direct, walking patients through why treatment is or isn't needed and personally managing complex bite and surgical cases. The office also comes up often for its warmth toward returning patients, with staff remembering names and personal details across years of visits.
Summary of 169 patient reviews, March 2013–May 2026, updated September 2026
Friendship Heights Orthodontics is a family-friendly practice in Washington, DC offering traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and other orthodontic treatments for patients of all ages.
Led by Dr. Chelsea Murphy, a Diamond-Certified Invisalign provider, the practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans and a comfortable, welcoming environment.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Friendship Heights Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Friendship Heights Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Chelsea Murphy, Dr.
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Dr. KOLMAN P APT, D.M.D.
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Insurance accepted
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| Friendly staff | 80 | 1 |
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Recent reviews from Google
My experience at orthodontics was so amazing. I went in with my daughter who is getting expanders and every staff and the doctor made us feel at ease and explained everything very thoroughly. Excited to continue working with them.
Three members of our family have been treated by Dr. Murphy — including our son, who had significant dental needs. Between expanders, braces, and Invisalign, the early intervention has truly paid off: our children are now 12 and 15, need no further braces, and have beautiful teeth. Dr. Murphy is an absolute pleasure to work with. Her team is patient and welcoming, and the environment makes even a 7 AM appointment feel manageable. She is both a lovely person and a consummate professional. What sealed our trust completely: when we returned to evaluate whether our son needed a second round of braces after considerable prior treatment, she said no — he had enough and was well on his way. That kind of honesty is rare and says everything. Highly trustworthy, highly capable, and a genuine pleasure to be around.
Dr Chelsea and her team are incredible. It was my daughter's first appointment and she felt really happy and confident. Thanks!!
Dr Murphy is extremely knowledgeable and super easy to talk to. She explains things well. Entire staff is helpful and friendly. I had some problems (not their fault!) with Vivera retainers that they ordered for me, but they worked with me to get them right. I highly recommend this practice.
We have years of experience with Dr. Murphy and her excellent team. Everyone in our family has received treatment that was successful. She is the kindest and most caring person, will take her time, explains everything in terms a normal person can understand and the whole office is full of really kind and thoughtful people. Highly recommend.
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