Meet Our Top Rated Atlanta Orthodontists & Dentists
At BB Braces Braces, our team of orthodontists & dentists have more than 100 years of combined experience, providing you with the highest quality of patient care at a variety of locations in Georgia. Our locations include orthodontic offices in Acworth, Hiram, Covington, Marietta,, Suwanee, and McDonough. Our team has completed more than 3,000 unique orthodontic cases, leveraging our experience to accommodate advanced, complex orthodontic needs. Meet the doctors at BB Braces Braces by reading the bios below!
Dr. David Lee
Orthodontist, Partner, Owner
Dr. Lee holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology, Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and Master of Science degree in oral biology from Temple University.
Dr. Ash Mahdavi
DMD, MBA, Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Ashkan Mahdavi is an experienced orthodontist at Braces Braces with training in general dentistry and orthodontics. Dr. Ash grew up in Woodland Hills, California before pursuing a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and Masters in Business Administration at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Continuing his academic career, Dr. Ash received his Certificate in Orthodontics here in Georgia.
Dr. Christian Silva
DDS
Dr. Christian Silva DDS is a skilled dentist with over 18 years of experience in the field. Born and raised in Brazil, he embarked on his dental journey in 1999 when he enrolled in his first dental school. Driven by a passion for Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics, he completed his residency in 2002.
Dr. Theodore Markos
Dr. Markos is a dual-trained specialists in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. He grew up in the Boston area, where he received his Bachelor's degree from Boston College and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, Dr. Markos earned certificates in both Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, while serving as chief resident. He subsequently became board certified in both specialties, an accomplishment achieved by only a small percentage of dentists in the country.
In addition to over 15 years of private practice experience, Dr. Markos has held faculty positions with Boston University and NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Markos is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Board of Orthodontics. He strives to create a harmonious multi-specialty approach to orthodontics treatment in order to provide the best possible outcome for his patients.
When Dr. Markos is not creating beautiful smiles, he enjoys traveling, fitness, movies and staying up-to-date on the latest dental techniques.
Dr. Christian Silva , DDS
Dr. Christian Silva DDS is a skilled dentist with over 18 years of experience in the field. Born and raised in Brazil, he embarked on his dental journey in 1999 when he enrolled in his first dental school. Driven by a passion for Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics, he completed his residency in 2002.
For the next 14 years, Dr. Silva established his dental practice in Manaus, the major city in the Amazon rainforest, where he served the local community with dedication and expertise. In 2016, he made a life-changing decision to relocate to the United States. To ensure a seamless transition to the American dental landscape, he pursued the Advanced Standing program at the University at Buffalo from 2017 to 2019.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Christian Silva is a loving husband to Estela Goncalves and together they are blessed with an adorable and active daughter named Giulia. During their leisure time, the family enjoys hosting gatherings with friends, cooking and savoring typical Brazilian delicacies that evoke fond memories, and going on motorcycle rides.
Dr. Ashkan Mahdavi , DMD, MBA
Dr. Ashkan Mahdavi is an experienced orthodontist at Braces Braces with training in general dentistry and orthodontics. Dr. Ash grew up in Woodland Hills, California before pursuing a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and Masters in Business Administration at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Continuing his academic career, Dr. Ash received his Certificate in Orthodontics here in Georgia.
He has held numerous leadership positions, including Clinic Director of the Ferrin Dental Clinic, and has been recognized as a strong academician. Dr. Ash’s background in teaching as a clinical instructor has carried into a commitment to involving his patients in their orthodontic experience. He strives to exceed patient expectations every step of the way.
When he’s not at our Braces Braces offices in Atlanta, Dr. Ash enjoys working out, photography, droning, and cheering on the LA Clippers and Chargers. He’s a proud dad to his cats, Henri and Nora. And you can find him part-time Instagram influencing at @am.ortho.
Dr. Mahdavi is affiliated with the following organizations:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Board of Orthodontists
- Georgia Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society
Dr. Christian Silva , DDS
Dr. Christian Silva DDS is a skilled dentist with over 18 years of experience in the field. Born and raised in Brazil, he embarked on his dental journey in 1999 when he enrolled in his first dental school. Driven by a passion for Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics, he completed his residency in 2002.
For the next 14 years, Dr. Silva established his dental practice in Manaus, the major city in the Amazon rainforest, where he served the local community with dedication and expertise. In 2016, he made a life-changing decision to relocate to the United States. To ensure a seamless transition to the American dental landscape, he pursued the Advanced Standing program at the University at Buffalo from 2017 to 2019.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Christian Silva is a loving husband to Estela Goncalves and together they are blessed with an adorable and active daughter named Giulia. During their leisure time, the family enjoys hosting gatherings with friends, cooking and savoring typical Brazilian delicacies that evoke fond memories, and going on motorcycle rides.
Dr. David Lee , DMD, MS
Dr. David Lee is a partner orthodontist at Braces Braces. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology, Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and Master of Science degree in oral biology from Temple University. Dr. Lee also completed residency programs in orthodontics and advanced education in general dentistry, along with the Aligner Intensive Fellowship.
His other notable work includes previously teaching Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Eglin Air Force Base and Orthodontics at Lackland Air Force Base. Dr. Lee has been ABO Board Certified since 2005.
Dr. Lee was a U.S. Air Force Colonel for 21 years before retiring and previously chaired the Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency Program. He has extensive experience with Invisalign treatment, combined orthodontics and orthognathics (jaw surgery) treatments, and multidisciplinary treatments.
Dentistry runs in his family! Dr. Lee’s sister and brother-in-law are both dentists and helped inspire him to make a career change from an engineer to a dentist. Dr. Lee has been married for over 23 years and has one daughter. When he’s not practicing, Dr. Lee’s hobbies include photography, bicycling, hiking, kayaking, traveling and reading.
Dr. Lee is affiliated with the following organizations:
American Dental Association
Georgia Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontists
American Board of Orthodontics
He truly enjoys helping people achieve their best smiles and has found that when patients are embarrassed by their smile and try to hide their teeth, seeing their overall confidence and happiness increase with a smile they are proud of is incredibly rewarding.