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Dr. Lara D. Minahan D.D.S., M.S.

Orthodontist

18200 Georgia Avenue Suite N Olney MD, 20832

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Dr. Lara Minahan practices Orthodontics in Olney, MD. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Minahan may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Minahan must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.

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Professional Memberships

  • Member Maryland State Dental Association 

Dr. Lara D. Minahan D.D.S., M.S.'s Practice location

Lara Minahan

18200 Georgia Avenue Suite N -
Olney, MD 20832
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3423 OLNEY - LAYTONSVILLE RD. -
OLNEY, MD 20832
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New patients: 301-260-2030
Fax: 301-260-0633

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MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTERl

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Head southeast on Olney Laytonsville Road (MD 108) 3.4 mi
Continue straight onto Olney Sandy Spring Road (MD 108) 2871 ft
Turn left onto Prince Philip Drive 1314 ft
Turn right 559 ft
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9901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE ROCKVILLE MD 20850

Head southeast on Olney Laytonsville Road (MD 108) 347 ft
Turn right onto Muncaster Road 3.5 mi
Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road (MD 115) 1522 ft
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road 4.6 mi
Turn right onto Medical Center Way 366 ft
Go straight 654 ft
Turn left 26 ft
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HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITALl

19801 OBSERVATION DRIVE GERMANTOWN MD 20876

Head northwest on Olney Laytonsville Road (MD 108) 2770 ft
Turn left onto Fieldcrest Road 1.7 mi
Turn left onto Woodfield Road (MD 124) 2.9 mi
Turn right onto Midcounty Highway (MD 124) 1.7 mi
Turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue (MD 124) 3948 ft
Continue straight onto Quince Orchard Road (MD 124) 1073 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1331 ft
Merge left onto I 270 2.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Middlebrook Road East 1773 ft
Go straight onto Middlebrook Road 886 ft
Turn left onto Observation Drive 847 ft
Turn right 225 ft
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