John C Shefferman, DDS

I’m nearly finished with my treatment plan with Dr. Shefferman. I opted to do the Invisalign. It was expensive to say the least but the end results have been well worth the time and money. I get so many compliments on my smile and I feel more confident and comfortable with my ‘new’ smile.
The staff is courteous and polite without exception. I appreciate they always greet me by name as I come in the door. Dr. Shefferman is very personable and never rushed me through any conversations regarding my treatment plan. He was detailed and truthful about what to expect.
I highly recommend Dr. Shefferman and his highly trained and competent staff for any and all orthodontic work.

I just finished my orthodontics treatment with Dr. Shefferman and I definitely recommend him to other patients. I wore Invisalign for 14 months and I’m so happy with the results! Dr. Shefferman was very honest in terms of expectations (length of treatment, effects on my overbite, etc.). I feel like I entered the treatment having a good amount of information and proper/​realistic expectations.
Dr. Shfferman is very nice, pleasant, knowledgeable, and a true professional. His team is amazing! They are friendly and very caring. Finding appointment times that work with my work schedule was not hard and they were very accommodating with my busy travel schedule. Overall, I am very pleased with the results of my treatment and with the service provided by Dr. Shefferman and his team. Worth every penny!

I was extremely happy with the entire experience with Dr. Shefferman and all the staff. My situation was complex, and took a longer than usual amount of time, as Dr. Shefferman worked to pull impacted teeth that were unexposed in the roof of my mouth. This allowed me to preserve my real teeth and give me a result that I love. The doctor always provided timelines for progress and adjustments, helping me to understand the process. I will bring my children to Dr. Shefferman when the time comes and they need braces (assuming they have my dental genetics). I would recommend Dr. Shefferman to anyone. His practice seems to be a mix fo adult (like myself) and child orthodontics. His location probably has an adult bias, as it is in the city and convenient for appointments during the workday. The dental technicians, Marie, Leslie, Kaylee are very friendly and highly competent. IT is clear that Dr Shefferman spends time working with the technicians to ensure that they are learning and delivering the best service. While I’m happy to have my braces off, I will miss my monthly visits with the Shefferman «family.»

Dr. Shefferman is fantastic. He’s consistently been friendly, professional, forthcoming, and honest. I’ve felt very comfortable as one of his patients. His front desk staff and other staff have always been very polite and accommodating. I would highly recommend his services to any family or friend.

Recently I finished my orthodontics treatment with Dr. Shefferman and I’m absolutely happy with the result. I definitely would recommend him, but I would like to say more.
Dr. Shefferman is a very detail-​oriented person, experienced and knowledgeable. Plus he is a very nice and decent person. He is very easy to talk with. If you have some concern, do not hesitate to talk about it. Believe me, he will do his best, he is not a person who just agrees. He will do what is necessary to satisfy the patient’s needs and requests. I feel that I got more than my money’s worth.
I sincerely wish him and his team all the best!

I recently completed treatment with Dr. Shefferman and could not be more pleased with the results. I had about six months of partial braces and Invisalign for about 18 months. I initially went to three different Invisalign providers in the DMV area to see how I liked them and compare the treatment options they offered. They did not all offer the same treatment plan, nor were they at the same price. Dr. Shefferman’s was most expensive, but not by much. However, once I committed to treatment with Dr. Shefferman, there have been no hidden fees or surprises, both with regards to the treatment or billing. I chose Dr. Shefferman because I felt confident he knew what he was doing — I felt like he gave me a straightforward assessment of what would need to be done to straighten my teeth. I felt like he understood what braces could do better than Invisalign and what Invisalign could do better than braces and with that knowledge, I thought he recommended the best option for me.
All of the assistants in Dr. Shefferman’s office have been great. Very competent and caring. They remember little details about me, like I recently got married. Dr. Shefferman also saw me during every appointment, even if it was just to check in and make sure everything was on track. I was in and out during all of my appointments — definitely no wasted time at his office.
During treatment, I had to go overseas for four months — they worked it out with me so I could send them pictures of my teeth and they would advise me of how it looked. I appreciated that flexibility.
Billing-​wise, the only thing I would change is I wish there was some type of online system where you could track your payments. Doing things by paper seems a bit antiquated. They do have automatic withdrawals for your monthly payments, so that is a nice.
Some people have pointed out the consultation fee Dr. Shefferman charges for the first visit, when they examine your suitability for Invisalign and braces. I did not mind it because I felt like I was paying for a service (which obviously I was).
I would strongly recommend anyone considering Invisalign treatment to go to different providers to see what they recommend for treatment and I would highly recommend Dr. Shefferman as an option. Invisalign can fix a lot, but it can’t fix everything. Dr. Shefferman is an outstanding judge of knowing what treatment best fits you and I am very happy I chose him.

I just moved from California for work and didn’t have a chance to complete my orthodontic treatment in time. I am towards the end of my treatment, as in the braces need to be off, some fine tuning, a retainer and that’s pretty much it. I went in to this office because everyone else was booked. I had to pay for my consultation, which is traditionally free at most offices. That was a complete waste of money. Especially since I could have had my records faxed over to review my progress. I essentially paid for someone to take pictures of my teeth then the doctor to come talk to me for 10−15minutes. Then they quoted me with «transfer fees», not sure what that means or what it’s for but it just didn’t seem to make much sense to me especially since the price difference without these said fees was significant.
It is actually cheaper for me to just fly back to California and complete my treatment rather than to continue with this office.
Their orthodontic treatment options are easily double what you can find elsewhere, I was able to make a couple appointments with other Orthodontists in the DC, VA and MD area a week later. First, the consultations were all free, which is frustrating since I lost money without a gain with Dr Shefferman’s. All the offices had excellent reviews and their estimates were much more reasonable, half of What Dr Shefferman’s office wanted to charge me (which was about half of what I paid for the entire 18months I have had my braces. just a side note so you can understand how ridiculous the pricing was). I know that price varies, especially across country, but at a certain point it’s unjust to have such inflated prices. I assure you, save your time and your money and invest in another orthodontist with great quality and reasonable pricing, there are many out there. The only reason I didn’t give one star is because I will give them credit for having a clean nicely decorated office.

Had a great experience with Dr Shefferman and the staff. I truly appreciate how they were able to accommodate my schedule and make recommendations for my lifestyle to ensure my invisalign treatment was a success. Everyone is very nice and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks!

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Shefferman and his team for my Invisalign treatment, and strongly recommend him to anyone needing orthodontic work. He and his team are friendly and welcoming, and always stay on track with their appointments – I was always seated in the examination chair within a few minutes arriving. They are true professionals. I started off with very crooked bottom teeth and am so pleased with the results and my new smile! If Invisalign is something you have thought about but have been unsure about, just go in and get a consultation. Dr. Shefferman will assess your teeth and structure, and let you know if you can get the results you are looking for through Invisalign treatment.
I had won a Martha Stewart Weddings contest to receive complimentary Invisalign treatment to help me get my smile picture perfect for my wedding day. If you would like to see my Invisalign story, check this video out: www​.invisalign​.com/​b​r​a​c​e​s​-​f​o​r​-​a​d​u​l​t​s​-​a​n​d​-​t​e​e​n​s​/​a​d​u​l​t​s​/​w​e​d​d​i​n​g​-​p​l​a​n​n​i​n​g​/​e​sther.

Dr. Shefferman was recommended to us for our then 8 yr old son’s ongoing orthodontic care on our return to the DC area from Europe. We are sure glad that we chose him.
He and his staff were professional, pleasant to deal with, and the value was exceptional. As Arlington residents, we were initially leery of driving into the district and were keen to see someone in Virginia… thinking that it would be cheaper and more convenient. Boy, were we wrong! After checking around NoVA and DC, we became convinced that Dr. Shefferman was the right choice.
Over the past 24 months, we couldn’t be happier with the results. Our son had a severe jet bite that was corrected and his mouth looks fantastic! The prices are highly competitive and the results speak for themselves. Dr. Shefferman is dedicated to his patients and our son really liked him.
You know, in the end, it’s the little things that make the difference, and Dr. Shefferman and staff always made us feel at home and were accommodating to us and our busy schedules. The most pleasant transaction/​business decision in all of our dealings in the DC area!

Dr. Shefferman and Team are always really great– attentive, caring, friendly, and fun! I never thought visiting the Orthodontist could become a fun and friendly visit every 6 weeks.
I always appreciate the care that Dr. Shefferman and Team puts into every visit. I think the price is fair for such a clean and professional environment with what I believe is the best orthodontic tools.
I also really appreciate the goodies bag after I got my braces removed! That was really cute. And they always have fun games for kids– raffles, trivia, etc. with really nice prizes.
I highly recommend this office if you are in DC and in need of orthodontic remedies.
The only con I can think of is the occasional wait, but it’s never terrible, and they are always so apologetic about it!

Pros: Dr Shefferman has a great beside manner and a pleasant, convenient office.
Cons: orthodontic appliances are somewhat expensive, and the receptionist often has a bit of an attitude.