Tisseront Orthodontics

What Tisseront Orthodontics does

Tisseront Orthodontics is a privately held, single-location orthodontic practice based in Reston, Virginia, founded by Dr. Stephan Tisseront in 1998. The practice provides orthodontic treatment for children, teenagers, and adults, with a particular specialization in lingual (behind-the-teeth) braces — a niche in which Dr. Tisseront is described as one of the largest providers in the United States. Service offerings span traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, multiple lingual brace systems (3M Incognito, Harmony, Ormco Alias, Brius & Brava, InBrace with Smartwire), Invisalign and Invisalign for Teens, surgical orthodontics for complex jaw cases, retainers, custom nightguards, Wilckodontics accelerated treatment, and TMJ-focused therapy.

The practice's technical backbone is a digital treatment-planning workflow built on 3D imaging and computer-assisted simulation (including SureSmile Orametrix Software), which supports customized appliance design and treatment simulation. Revenue is generated primarily from fee-for-service orthodontic treatment plans, with pricing varying by case complexity; the practice uses a complimentary initial consultation as a customer-acquisition funnel, accepts most major credit cards and insurance plans, offers payment plans, and assists with insurance claims. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the physical office at 11720 Plaza America Dr #110 and online appointment scheduling.

Tisseront Orthodontics markets through a 41+ page blog, YouTube content, dual Instagram accounts, Google reviews (1,400+ five-star), and community engagement programs such as the annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back (running since 2006). The practice has no parent company, no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and is independently owned and operated by Dr. Tisseront, which concentrates clinical capacity and brand equity in a single practitioner.

Name

Tisseront Orthodontics

Legal name

Tisseront Orthodontics

Website

https://tisserontorthodontics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tisseront Orthodontics is a private, single-location orthodontic practice in Reston, Virginia, founded in 1998 by Dr. Stephan Tisseront. It provides braces, Invisalign, and surgical orthodontics to children, teens, and adults, with a specialty focus on hidden lingual braces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthodontic Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (62121), Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Orthodontics (HLABABAB), Adult Orthodontics (HLABABAC), Traditional Braces (Metal/Ceramic/Lingual) Providers (HLABABAE), Clear Aligner Orthodontics (HLABABAD), Early Interceptive Orthodontics (Phase I) (HLABABAF)

Keywords

• Orthodontic treatment services
• Braces and aligners
• Lingual braces
• Invisible orthodontics
• Dental alignment care

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Orthodontic Treatment Services: The primary revenue stream is from providing orthodontic treatment services including braces (traditional, ceramic, lingual), Invisalign, and surgical orthodontics. Treatment costs vary based on individual needs and treatment plans. The practice accepts most major credit cards and offers payment plan options. Insurance coverage is handled by the office staff who assist with claims and paperwork.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tisseront Orthodontics is a private orthodontic practice that provides teeth-straightening and bite-correction treatments for children, teens, and adults. The core offerings include traditional braces, clear ceramic braces, multiple lingual (hidden) brace systems, Invisalign clear aligners, surgical orthodontics, and retainers, delivered through in-office consultations and treatments at its Reston, VA location.

Product overview

Tisseront Orthodontics offers a comprehensive range of orthodontic treatments for patients of all ages, from children to adults. The practice provides multiple treatment modalities including traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, and various lingual brace systems (placed behind teeth) such as 3M Incognito, Harmony, Ormco Alias, Brius & Brava, and InBrace. The practice specializes in invisible and hidden orthodontic treatments, with Dr. Tisseront recognized as one of the largest providers of lingual braces in the country. Additional offerings include Invisalign and Invisalign for Teens clear aligner systems, surgical orthodontics for complex cases, custom retainers, nightguards for bruxism, and specialized treatments like Wilckodontics for accelerated tooth movement. Services are organized by patient age group (Kids, Teens, Adults) and by treatment type, with complementary offerings including bite adjustment and TMJ-focused therapy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brooklyn's Buddies: A patient rewards and engagement program featuring the office dog Brooklyn, offering stickers, points, and swag for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

Products and services

• Orthodontics for Kids Specialized orthodontic services for children, including early intervention, palate expanders, Phase 1 treatment, and strategies to address thumb-sucking and other oral habits. Targeted at children typically evaluated by age 7 to guide proper dental development.
• Orthodontics for Teens Orthodontic treatment tailored for teenagers, addressing crooked teeth, misaligned bites, and overcrowding during crucial growth periods.
• Orthodontics for Adults Adult orthodontic treatment addressing alignment concerns with tailored treatment plans suited to mature dental structures, including cosmetic enhancement and functional improvements.
• Traditional Braces Time-tested orthodontic appliances consisting of brackets, wires, and bands that work together to gradually move teeth into desired positions for correcting various alignment issues.
• Clear Ceramic Braces Discreet orthodontic treatment using clear or tooth-colored ceramic brackets and wires that blend with natural tooth color, offering effective treatment with reduced visibility.
• Lingual Braces Hidden braces placed on the inner surfaces of teeth, providing virtually invisible orthodontic treatment. Offered through multiple systems including 3M Incognito, Harmony, Ormco Alias, Brius & Brava, InBrace, and SureSmile Orametrix.
• InBrace Self-ligating lingual braces system featuring a personalized Smartwire hidden behind teeth for effortless alignment.
• Invisalign Revolutionary clear aligner system using a series of custom-made, virtually invisible, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth without traditional braces.
• Invisalign for Teens Invisalign treatment specifically designed for teenagers, offering discreet and comfortable teeth straightening with clear, removable aligners.
• Surgical Treatments Surgical orthodontics (orthognathic surgery) for severe cases involving jaw alignment issues, bad bites, and malocclusions, performed in collaboration with oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
• Retainers Custom-made orthodontic retainers (removable and permanent/bonded) to maintain teeth in their new alignment after braces or aligner treatment completion.
• Custom Nightguards Professionally made custom nightguards for patients who grind their teeth during sleep, tailored to individual mouths for comfortable fit and maximum protection.
• Wilckodontics Accelerated orthodontic treatment technique that allows for faster tooth movement and shorter treatment times (13-25 months) compared to traditional methods, enabling treatment of complex cases without jaw surgery or expanders.
• Bite Adjustment Orthodontic procedure to ensure teeth fit together correctly, relieving pressure points that contribute to grinding and promoting even force distribution.
• TMJ-Focused Therapy Specialized orthodontic techniques targeting the temporomandibular joint, using specialized appliances to reposition the jaw and reduce muscle strain for pain relief.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,500 lbs of candy donated to troops overseas since 2006
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• SmileDirectClub: SmileDirectClub pioneered direct-to-consumer clear aligner treatment, bypassing in-office orthodontic visits for mild cases. Represents the disruptive DTC model that competes for adult cosmetic orthodontic patients who might otherwise consider Tisseront's invisible-treatment offerings.
• Candid Co. Candid is a clear-aligner company offering hybrid in-office + remote monitoring orthodontic treatment. Targets the same adult, aesthetically-motivated patient segment that Tisseront's lingual and Invisalign offerings serve, representing a more modern, tech-enabled competitive model.

Broad incumbents

• Align Technology (Invisalign): Align Technology manufactures the Invisalign clear aligner system that Tisseront prescribes. As the dominant supplier of invisible orthodontic technology, Align shapes the competitive landscape in which Tisseront's lingual and clear aligner offerings compete for adult and teen patients.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Western Dental is a large multi-location DSO offering both general dentistry and orthodontics. Comparable in providing comprehensive orthodontic care (including braces and clear aligners) but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Smile Doctors: Smile Doctors is the largest ortho-focused DSO in the U.S., operating hundreds of affiliated orthodontic locations. Comparable to Tisseront Orthodontics in core service line (comprehensive orthodontic treatment for all ages), but with vastly greater scale, multi-clinician depth, and corporate infrastructure.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest dental DSO in the U.S., supporting thousands of dentists across general and specialty practices. Provides a benchmark for what scaled, DSO-backed orthodontic delivery looks like relative to an independent single-location practice.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental is one of the largest dental support organizations (DSOs) in North America, with multi-location practices offering orthodontic services alongside general dentistry. Comparable as a multi-site dental provider competing for the same orthodontic patient pool.

Others

• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is a major manufacturer of dental equipment, consumables, and orthodontic technologies (including the SureSmile platform historically). Functions as an upstream supplier/infrastructure provider whose products underpin digital orthodontic workflows like the ones Tisseront uses.
• 3M Oral Care: 3M manufactures the Incognito lingual braces system that Tisseront offers, along with other orthodontic supplies. Functions as a product vendor whose technology choices shape the practice's clinical options.
• Ormco: Ormco is a major orthodontic device manufacturer whose products (including Alias Lingual Straightwire and Spark clear aligners) are used by Tisseront. As a key product supplier, Ormco directly shapes the practice's lingual and aligner capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Tisserontorthodontics
• Instagraminstagram.com/tisserontorthodontics
• Xx.com/TisserontOrtho
• Facebookfacebook.com/TisserontOrthodontics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tisseront-orthodontics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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