Alexandria Center Of Dentistry

I came to Dr. Attia for an implant caused by a botched root canal that my previous dentist did not disclose to me, leading to the loss of the tooth and thousands of dollars in dental bills. Needless to say, I was not happy to be there and not in the mood to trust any dentist. Dr. Attia completely won me over. He handled the implant and other overdue dental work that I had neglected since my previous dentist had deceived me. I sent my son for his first dental visit in years and although he needed 3 fillings, he pronounced his experience to be «not bad at all.» Prices are reasonable and it’s easy to get an appointment. I highly recommend this practice.

So I was visiting my friend and just my luck, my wisdom tooth started throbbing. It was an issue before but the pain had subsided and my regular dentist said I would eventually have to see an oral surgeon for the extraction. So to make a long story short my friend recommended that I go see Dr. Attia and he’d refer me to someone if need be. I called the office and explained my situation and the first question they asked me was if I was in pain… So I said yes and they made sure to fit me in the same day during lunch!!! So I went and was greeted immediately by the front desk. It’s a very warm and welcoming office which is a major plus. I walked in, signed my paperwork (filled it out and submitted electronically how awesome is that?!) and they took me in immediately.
After my exam Dr. Attia said that he can do the extraction and that there was no need to go to the oral surgeon. He wasn’t pushy either, he said it’s entirely up to me and that he’d be happy to write a referral if I preferred. So in a nutshell, I decided to have Dr. Attia do it and I honestly didn’t feel a thing. Get this… I didn’t even feel when I got my Novocain shots! Can you imagine that?! So I leave the office happy and pain free and the next day I get a call from Dr. Attia to check and see how I was feeling (was feeling great!) that was so nice! So I had to go back to Florida two days later and went back to my dentist and he said that Dr. Attia did a great job. So anyone in the VA/​DC area looking for an awesome dentist … Take my advice and go see Dr. Attia, you won’t regret it :-)

I came in for a routine cleaning and Dr. Attia said I needed 5 fillings. Yikes! He also said he could do all the fillings immediately after my teeth cleaning. Since I verified with the receptionist beforehand that they took my insurance I went ahead and approved 3 of the 5 fillings on one side of my mouth. Surprise! My insurance said Dr. Attia was not in network and I was on the hook for over $ 1,000 worth of fillings ($ 350 per filling) and teeth cleanings!
Needless to say I did not come back to get the 4^th and 5^th fillings at Dr. Attia’s office. I went to another dentist who got pre-​approval from insurance before performing 1 filling*. This other dentist said the 5^th filling was unnecessary. Hmmm…
Look, insurance sucks. But it also sucks that the dentist doesn’t verify they are actually in network and you are stuck with $ 1,000+ dental bill when all you expected was a routine free teeth cleaning. Having the dental office threaten to send your bill to collections while you’re trying jump through hoops with the insurance appeals process also sucks.
BTW, I lost both of my appeals with Cigna Dental. So before you accept any potentially expensive procedures, including fillings, make sure you get pre-​approval. Learn from my mistakes!
* This 2^nd dentist got pre-​approval without me even asking him to get pre-​approval. Is it standard practice to get pre-​approval for procedures? I’m not sure, but it seems like a good practice to have.

Going to the dentist has never been such a pleasant experience. Love Dr. Attia and everyone on staff! I would recommend anyone and everyone to go here.

My experience with Dr. Attia has been great! He and his staff are very kind and friendly. I have had both pleasant experiences on the phone to set up my appointment as well has in the office. His front desk personnel is one of the most engaging i have met in a long time. He and his staff takes care of patients to make them feel at ease.
I recently went in to remove my wisdom teeth. People have told me horror stories of when they get their wisdom teeth removed so I was ready for the worst. To my surprise I stayed in there no longer than 20 mins and did not feel a single thing.
Before the procedure, Dr. Attia and his assistant told me what would happen so I could rest easy. And sure enough it went exactly they way they said it would. Every now and then he would stop and ask me if I was okay; little things like this that I appreciate very much. After the procedure, he explained those special «after wisdom teeth removal» instructions to me and even gave me a hand out just incase. He and his staff are extremely professional and experts at what they do. This is hard to find nowadays but it is only the best here!
I can’t believe how fortunate I am to have found a dentist office where everybody is so attentive and good at what they do. Five stars does not do this place justice, it deserves more!

My husband doesn’t like the Dentist at ALL he would panic to even think about it, however he had to have his four wisdom teeth pulled an he needed a root canal.
We visited Dr Attia first to ensure my husband would be comfortable — Dr Attia was so kind my husband felt so comfortable — we booked the appointment and Dr Attia was able to see him the next day.
Dr. Attia called my husband after the procedure three times to ensure he was okay. He was very compassionate and understanding of my husband fear. He went far above his responsibility as a Dentist to ensure my husband was comfortable and the real customer service started after the service.
My husband doesn’t like pain an Dr Attia made sure he had the proper pain medication and check on him everyday until my husband finally said Doc I am fine!
I was so surprised at the lever of customer service that was provided to my husband — he now needs a implant and he keeps asking when are we going to get this done…
So FIVE stars to such a wonderful kind compassionate customer service oriented Dentist! You don’t really find this kind of service anymore!!!

Dr. Attia is so wonderful and so professional. We just moved to the area and I selected him based off of reviews and the fact that he was in my network. My first appointment was just a cleaning, and his staff and hygienists were very friendly and knowledgable. Every person in the office seems to genuinely care about the patients’ wellbeing. The hygienist did a very thorough job and even refreshed me on my flossing techniques. I instantly liked Dr. Attia when he came to check my teeth. He is kind, gentle, professional, and very obviously experienced and knowledgable. I wound up needing two fillings and it was a genuinely great experience… which sounds really weird! For some reason my body just wasn’t responding to the numbing that day, and he needed to stop several times to reinject me. He was aware that I was slow to respond to the numbness, and was extremely gentle and attentive to me, making sure I was okay and watching me carefully until I reached the right level of numbness. I was so grateful that he was so gentle and attentive. I had absolutely no pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, etc. After about an hour I forgot I even had fillings done. I would recommend Dr. Attia to anyone — he and his staff and hygienists are absolutely wonderful.

The Alexandria Center of Dentistry is the go-​to place for quality, cutting-​edge dental care – bar none! It doesn’t get better than my first-​time experience with Dr. Attia. I received outstanding care that was at once efficient and comfortable in a very pleasant, welcoming environment.
Dr. Attia explained the procedure (crown replacement) as he went along and made sure I was pain-​free and at ease the whole time (and I was!). The technicians supporting him couldn’t have been more skilled, professional, or attentive – never once was I left alone during the entire time. My confidence in Dr. Attia’s care is so high that I’m planning to schedule other long-​postponed procedures soon.
A word about Dr. Attia’s team. The hygienist, Sheila, is, by far, the best of the best in the business. So good that I now schedule cleanings every three months instead of every six, or every year. Yes, she’s that good. In fact, I can’t say enough about the entire office staff – each expert in what they do … each friendly and helpful from the moment you walk through the door. There’s NO downside to this practice!
If you’re looking for the very best in dental care, coupled with warm, personalized service, I can’t recommend Dr. Attia more highly or more sincerely. He doesn’t disappoint.

I was a previous patient and very unhappy with the whitening trays that the Dentist had made. I inquired with MaryAnn, the receptionist regarding having them remade. She was extremely rude and unprofessional and said that there is no satisfaction guarantee policy in place and they would absolutely not assist me. She did offer me to pay $ 585 for new whitening trays and whitener. I requested to speak with the Dentist and she completely refused and said absolutely not. I highly recommend you DO NOT go to this dentist, this business is a scam

I have only been going to this practice for 2 months now for Invisalign treatment, but I am so pleased with the staff, the dentist and the practice as a whole! I decided to go in because of a deal I saw on Groupon for Invisalign and was so pleased with everything that I signed up for my treatment that same day! Within a few days I also received a card in the mail welcoming me to their practice — which was a nice touch!
His assistant that helped with my appointment was very nice and had a good sense of humor — sometimes hard to find in am medical profession. Dr. Attia is a super nice person who really cared about my specific treatment and made sure that I understood everything about what process of Invisalign entailed so that I knew what I was getting myself into. The staff in the front are so friendly and were beyond helpful when discussing different payment options available.
I received my first set of trays 2 weeks ago and the next day received a call from Dr. Attia (who wasn’t even in the same state!) making sure that I was happy with the fit and that I was okay with the trays. I go back in tomorrow to get my next set of trays and I can’t wait to continue with the steps to gaining a straight smile!

I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Attia. My wife was his patient and recommended him to me – he had just taken over the practice. I was way overdue for a cleaning, booked my cleaning and Evals, and stopped in. Wow, what a revelation.
Fast service and a wonderful cleaning from Sheila (she’s incredibly nice and GREAT at her job). My teeth felt amazing, and I’m really looking forward to the next cleaning.
Next I met Dr Attia. He asked excellent questions, made me feel at home, and was genuinely interested In the outcome i sought and how he could serve me as my doctor… two big thumbs up.
He checked my mouth, all was good, and recommended I replace some old amalgam crowns with new materials… it would both look better and feel better. He and his team got to work, booked appointments, set everything in motion, and we did the work. We put the new crowns in yesterday and they look and feel terrific. Both of the dental assistants that supported the doc during my sessions were excellent.
Pros: great people in the office, a lovely attitude, clean and professional environment. Front office staff is so pleasant and they did the forms and payment quickly and easily. The dental assistants that did the cleaning and helped with the crowns were top notch.
Cons: wish I would have come here sooner!
The dentist is a caring and dedicated pro… he was so thorough, careful and exacting, didn’t rush, and he communicated throughout. He also followed up with personal phone calls after each visit… that is a level of service we don’t often encounter in N. Va.
I do very few reviews, but I’m doing this one – this is the best dentist and dental office in the area. I highly encourage you to give it a go, especially if you’re not getting great service with your current dentist or haven’t been to the dentist in a while and need to figure out where to go.