Drs. DeMarco & Tilkin Orthodontics

Drs. DeMarco & Tilkin Orthodontics (11120) turned my daughter’s Braces journey into a positive experience—who knew that was possible? From the first consult, they made us feel at ease, explaining all options (braces vs. Invisalign) without pressure. Dr. DeMarco has a great rapport with teens, and Dr. Tilkin’s attention to detail is impressive—our daughter’s alignment improved faster than we expected.

The office is upbeat, with a waiting area that feels more like a café than a clinic, and the staff nails scheduling around her sports practices. They celebrate every adjustment with little rewards, which kept her motivated. Best of all, they’re transparent about costs and worked with our insurance seamlessly. Her new smile has boosted her confidence—we couldn’t be happier with the care and results.

July 29, 2025

Juana Kravitz (Sabertooth18)

I been coming here since I was a very young teenager 13 years old . Braces were the thing back in the early 2000’s. Staff here are friendly and sweet and make sure you’re comfortable. No matter what age you are. I returned back in 2021- since my teeth over time shifted. Now with Invisalign, no need for braces.

Though they still have braces in their study for patients. My teeth are straight yet again. I love coming here. Such friendly faces and Dr. DeMarco and Tilkin are the sweetest souls you’ll find in the dental care Maryland area.

February 15, 2022

Forever Blessed

The staff in this office isn't friendly and are a bit mean. They'll scream at you over and over again. You'll notice this once you've had to go in for multiple appointments. I wouldn't encourage minorities to go here because you'll get treated differently.

I will say the two orthodontists aren't equal if you know what I mean. Do more research and choose another office. Don't make the mistake I did.

March 26, 2023

Abbe Spokane

I don't write many reviews, but I had such a poor experience with DeMarco and Tilkin orthodontics I wanted to warn other parents. I should have trusted my gut when I saw a red flag on their new patient forms—for “parent” you’re required to choose one of “biological, guardian, other. ” That “others” a lot of parents before we even show up in the office. My 8-year-old patient and I checked in a couple minutes before our appointment, and were put in an exam room and told the doctor would be with us soon. After 30 minutes, we went to the front desk to ask where the bathroom was, went, and returned to the exam room (so they knew twice we were there). After an hour, we again asked at the front desk if the wait would be much longer.

They were surprised the doctor hadn’t seen us yet, and shortly thereafter, a doctor came in and told us we should have been less patient, and maybe then we wouldn’t have waited so long, because they forgot we were there. I can't fathom why they'd suggest it was our fault. I’m not sure which doctor we saw because she didn’t introduce herself, or ask my or my son’s name before launching into the exam. This would have been annoying, but what followed was worse. The doctor asked if I’d ever had orthodontic work, and I said no, but my kid’s other mom had. The doctor then asked if I was his sister, and I had to explain that our son has two moms (this was quite clear on the new patient forms, had she looked at those).

She then said to my son, “Well, you’re quite a project, I don’t even know what to fix first!” I ensured my 8-year-old that there is NOTHING wrong with him, and we hastily left the appointment. I was shocked that a doctor who sees mostly young and teen patients (many of whom may already be dealing with self-esteem struggles because of their teeth) would say something so hurtful. I strongly recommend steering clear of DeMarco and Tilkin. Edited to add: I'd be pleased to provide consulting services on how to make your practice welcoming to more families, and how to encourage a growth mindset, self-esteem, and confidence in kids.

October 13, 2022