Houston Heights Orthodontist · Adult Invisalign & MARPE — Elara Orthodontics
(832) 621-0855
5.0 · 1,318 patient reviews · Invisalign Diamond Provider

Houston Heights orthodontics for those who don't have time to start over.

Board-certified Invisalign and advanced MARPE expansion in the Heights — by Dr. Sara Abedini and Dr. Sam Elkenawy. Same-day starts. 0% APR financing. All major PPOs accepted.

Board-Certified Invisalign Diamond 0% APR Financing MARPE / MSE Specialty
$500 OFF Save $500 on treatment — limited time
Complimentary · No obligation

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A few quick questions and our team will call to schedule. Takes about a minute.

Member & affiliations
American Board of Orthodontics — Diplomate American Association of Orthodontists Invisalign Diamond Provider World Federation of Orthodontists American Dental Association Texas Association of Orthodontists Texas Dental Association American Orthodontics Greater Houston Dental Society — since 1904 3M Orthodontics
Your orthodontists

Both board-certified. Both UCLA-trained.

Two specialists, one practice — over 1,300 five-star reviews between Houston Heights and Richmond.

Dr. Sara Abedini, Orthodontist

Dr. Sara Abedini, DDS

Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

UCLA orthodontics specialty (with honors). PhD in Orthodontics & Craniofacial Developmental Biology, Hiroshima University. Affiliate, Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists.

Dr. Sam Elkenawy, Orthodontist

Dr. Sam Elkenawy, DDS, MS

Board-Certified · UCLA Chief Resident

UCLA Master's & Orthodontics Certificate. Member, American Association of Orthodontists. Published research in digital orthodontics, skeletal expansion, and airway / sleep apnea.

From real patients

5.0 stars across 1,318 reviews.

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"Finally finished my Invisalign journey! I started off at the Richmond location with Dr. Abedini and then moved to their Heights location as it was closer to me. The orthodontists are super nice and caring and shared all the Invisalign snapshots with me throughout my journey."

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AnaNov 15, 2025
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★★★★★

"Absolutely loved my initial visit at Elara Orthodontics! Dr. Sara is extremely informative and explained the entire process for braces and Invisalign so perfectly. I left my visit happy and excited."

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Kayla GuzmanMay 26, 2025
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★★★★★

"I'm doing my Invisalign here (almost complete) and the results thus far are great. Sweet and efficient team, and I never wait more than 2 minutes for my appointment. Recommend!"

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Niliza AliMay 26, 2025
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★★★★★

"Our daughter (9) is a new patient. The staff are very friendly and made us both feel very comfortable with the whole process. Dr. Sam & staff absolutely do great taking care of their patients and helping them through their orthodontic journey."

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Amanda OrozcoMay 26, 2025
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★★★★★

"My daughter got braces in February and then an expander in April. She likes that they have snacks and TV for long appointments. Easy to schedule appointments and easy parking."

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Sarah OverstreetMay 26, 2025
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★★★★★

"I had a fantastic experience during my orthodontist visit! The team was professional, welcoming, and made me feel completely at ease. Everything was explained clearly, and I left feeling confident and well taken care of."

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Felagot DagneMay 26, 2025
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★★★★★

"They're very flexible on the scheduling and all the staff members are so kind. My teeth never looked this amazing! Highly recommend it if anyone is planning to get braces."

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Issabella SantuMay 26, 2025
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"All of the staff are very nice, and they take their time with you. If you are looking for braces I would recommend them!"

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Lauryn K.May 26, 2025
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Coverage
Insurance accepted at both Houston & Richmond locations
Aetna Ameritas Assurant Health BlueCross BlueShield Careington Cigna Delta Dental GEHA Humana Liberty Dental Plan MetLife Principal Financial Sun Life Financial United Concordia Dental UnitedHealthcare

Houston Heights

1515 Studemont St, Suite 203
Houston, TX 77007

(832) 621-0855

Office hours

Mon 10am – 6pm Tue 7am – 4pm Wed 10am – 7pm Thu 10am – 6pm Fri 8am – 5pm Sat 9am – 3pm Sun Closed
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