Top Atlanta Orthodontics Specialists

Dr. Christian Silva

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

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

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. Kerisa Harriott

Dr. Kerisa Harriott is a Board-certified Orthodontist born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Dr. Harriott first became interested in orthodontics during her teenage years after having braces for four years. She was able to get a first-hand experience of the smile transformation that orthodontics offered. She was convinced to pursue dentistry from that point.

Thereafter, she went on to attend Randolph-Macon College in Virginia as a scholarship recipient where she graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry. She would go on to attend Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, obtaining a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree also on a scholarship.

After dental school, Dr. Harriott completed a general practice residency (GPR) at Long Island Jewish Medical Center where she was awarded Resident of the year. She practiced briefly as a General Dentist before starting an orthodontic residency at Stony Brook University. Her training at Stony Brook University included a wide array of orthodontic techniques but not limited to:

• Invisalign

• Ceramic braces

• Traditional braces

• TAD placement

• Propel for accelerated treatment

• Growth modification

• Inter-disciplinary treatment i.e. implant planning

• Jaw surgery treatment

In recognition of her hard work and talent, she was given the Turner Fellowship award for academic excellence. Dr. Harriott has several years' experience treating children, adolescents, adults and special needs patients utilizing the techniques she developed during her training.

Dr. Harriott is a member of:

• The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)

• The American Dental Association (ADA)

• The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO)

• The National Dental Association (NDA)

She loves orthodontics and takes a patient-centered, gentle and compassionate approach while keeping abreast with the latest advances in the field. She considers it a privilege to be able to change lives one smile at a time.

Dr. Harriott participates in several outreach initiatives both locally and overseas such as dental missions, scholarship fundraisers, health fairs, charity fashion shows, among other efforts. Dr. Harriott is an avid dancer, philanthropist and lover of life.

Dr. Harriott recently relocated from New York with her family to enjoy Georgia’s beautiful weather. She is a new member of Mount Paran Church in Buckhead. On her off days, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ebun and her two children, Isaiah and Zuri. Dr. Harriott also enjoys cooking and exploring the city and trying out new cuisine.

Five (5) fun facts about Dr. Harriott:

1. Dr. Harriott loves to dance and was the co-founder and captain of her college dance team.

2. Dr. Harriott was a beauty queen and juggled her pageant responsibilities while in dental school.

3. Dr. Harriott enjoys long scenic drives. So, she’s always down for a road trip!

4. Dr. H has an eclectic musical ear. Her favorite musicians are reggae sensation Chronixx and rock star, Lenny Kravitz.

5. Dr. H is a big foodie and loves trying new cuisines. Her favorite all time dish is oxtail with rice & peas. Can you tell she’s Jamaican?!

Dr. David Lee

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.

Dr. 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.