Tigani Orthodontics is committed to providing the highest quality professional care in a friendly, comfortable environment, while allowing our patients to become partners in the orthodontic process. This is all in an effort to achieve a beautiful, healthysmile that will last a lifetime!

Dr. Tigani believes that the doctor/patient relationship is a team effort. A patient should be comfortable with his or her orthodontist and should be able to ask any question at any time. After four years of dental school, all orthodontists have an additional two to three years of specialty traning. It is important to remember that not only training and expertise are part of the orthodontic experience, but personality and 'fit' are equally important..

In choosing an orthodontist, many patients will seek referrals from their dentists, pediatricians, friends or the internet. However, most importantly choose the orthodontist that you are most comfortable with and whose diagnosis and treament plan makes the most logical sense. Remember... this is a long term commitment!

Dr. Tigani utilizes the latest technology available in the field of orthodontics while maintaining a personalized treatment of all his patients. Dr. Tigani believes that orthodontics is a combination of science and art. As a patient of Dr. Tigani's, you will be treated in a warm and friendly environment by a doctor who uses the most advanced systems in orthodontics. His staff is knowledgeable and friendly. You can rest assured that as a patient of Dr. Tigani's, your care will be customized to fit your orthodontic needs so as to give you a healthy, beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.

Braces are not just for children and teenagers. We serve a large adult population in the Washington Metropolitan area utilizing clear aligners and ceramic braces to achieve the smile that each of our patients deserves. Many of our adult patients are pleasantly surprised with the ease and use of the current orthodontic treatment options and methods available in todays environment.

Dr. Tigani is committed to providing his patients with the best possible orthodontic care in the Washington area. He has worked in orthodontics for over fifteen years and believes in treating each and every patient with the individual care and attention they deserve. Dr. Tigani is passionate about his profession and enjoys combining the art and science of orthodontics. He provides his patients with the latest technology and advances in orthodontics while maintaining a personal and caring relationship with every adult, teen or child. Dr. Tigani believes every patient should have a healthy, happy smile that lasts a lifetime.

Dr. Tigani received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University in 1988 where he majored in Psychology and minored in Biology. He then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School in 1992, after which, he worked with his father, brother, sister and brother-in-law as a general dentist while pursuing his orthodontic degree. Dr. Tigani then completed a two year orthodontic residency program at Columbia University in 1995.

Dr.Tigani is a native Washingtonian who is involved at both the professional and community levels. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the World Federation of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the District of Columbia Dental Society and a fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD) and the American College of Dentists (ACD). The ICD is an honorary international organization that recognizes dentists for outstanding and meritorious service to the profession of dentistry and to the community. The ACD 's members exemplify excellence through outstanding leadership and exceptional contributions to dentistry and society. He is a past President of the District of Columbia Dental Society, a component of the ADA that helps in the further advancement of the dental profession while being an advocate for the community and dentistry as a whole. Dr. Tigani is the past Chairman for the D.C. Dental Society 's 'Give Kids a Smile Program,' an annual event providing oral health care to low income families in the Washington, DC area. He currently represents the District of Columbia Dental Society as a delegate to the American Dental Association and also serves on the ADA Council on Membership.

Dr.Tigani has been involved with his community civic associations, coaches soccer and basketball for the past 20 years, and serves on numerous boards and councils. He is currently a delegate to the American Dental Association. He has been married for 27 years and has four children whom attend various colleges and graduate schools.