I'm a complete dentist-phobic. But my fears have been laid to rest after visiting Georgetown Smile and Dr. Peretz. I've only had 3 cavities in my whole life, and I'm in my mid-30's - so the thought of drills, scraping on my teeth and root canals makes my stomach turn. Lately, I've had some serious sensitivity issues following a filling that I had done by another dentist about a year ago. Upon meeting Dr. Peretz, he spent a very long time explaining to me what the issue was so that I could understand - and was determined to work with me until we came up with a solution to the problem. I will definitely continue to come back here, as there's nothing better than having a Dr. who will listen to your concerns vs. speak over you or speak at you and then tell you there's nothing that can be done. Aside from Georgetown Smile's amazing and friendly staff, you can tell that Dr. Peretz truly cares about his patients. read more

Be careful. I went here for the first (and only time) in December '10 for an exam, and not only was the dentist insistent on the fact that I needed expensive work (a crown and a few cavities), but he was also insistent that I order an expensive mouthguard. While I needed the mouthguard, my concern related to whether my insurance covered it - and hoped to find that information out before ordering. My question turned to a clear statement of "no, I don't want a guard" when I felt like i was speaking with a salesman and could not get an answer regarding coverage. Nonetheless, Peretz disregarded my clear objection at least 2 times and told his assistant to take an impression. Needless to say, I got a second opinion because I generally have good teeth and didn't have pain. Sure enough, the second dentist said I had no problems at all (no cavities, no crown needed), save getting a guard. I saved at least a thousands dollars after insurance. The friend that recommended this dentist to me, has since had a significantly bad experience. He had to see an oral surgeon because of a filling for a cavity. Maybe this is not uncommon, I just thought it enough of a coincidence to mention. On a positive note, the cleaning was good. My experience may have been unique, but I highly recommend you get a second opinion before proceeding with any work. read more

Knots in my stomach over a year later when I think about this office. I have never been afraid of going to the dentist; in fact, I have always looked forward to my check-ups twice a year. After going to Dr. Peretz, I would say I now have a genuine fear of the dentist--so much so that I have now procrastinated going back to a dentist for over a year. I saw Dr. Peretz in January 2011 for a checkup/cleaning. Similar to previous posts, I feel that Dr. Peretz did not know how to read an xray and advised unnecessary care which ultimately cost me hundreds of dollars out of pocket. My story is.... Dr. Peretz informed me that my bite wing xray showed a "mass" and he had 'no idea' what it was. I followed up with Dr. P's suggested expert (I believe he is a periodontist). For the record, I liked the periodontist, but I think he is young and with less experience--so Dr. P's recommendation (to perform a biopsy) then overshadowed that of the periodontist (to wait and watch)! Hindsight is 20/20, but I was a concerned patient who wanted answers so I chose the more invasive, immediate option. I was pressured while sitting in the chair to make a decision, despite the fact that they could not tell me whether I would pay out of pocket or if my care would be covered by insurance. I was told that I needed to decide because they 'had other patients.' I paid out of pocket for oral surgery to have the "mass" removed. That "mass" turned out to be an extra tooth, which was very evident upon inspection, but they sent it to pathology anyway 'since it was already out.' I then received an *additional* bill in the mail from the company that ran the pathology results for an additional few hundred dollars. (A previous dentist of mine sat you down and showed you the breakdown of charges and what was covered by your insurance *prior* to administering care.) I feel that I was advised very poorly. I was treated rudely. Do not go here. read more

OMG That was the worst dentist appointment that I have ever had in my whole life, and believe I had pleeeeeenty with so many different doctors since the last 7 years I have lived in 7 different cities and 2 different continents. Well the doctor is horrible, the only thing that he was interested in was to sell out any service possible, he came up with a 6,000 dollar treatment that I needed to get done since he insisted on me having illnesses that I don' t have, he also had the nerve to give me an orthodontic consultation without even checking out my teeth, saying that i should definitely go with invisalign. The result? I left his office crying and worrying about my teeth and how I would afford to do all of that. Well I hate to admit it but I was alone and in a vulnerable position but I slept on it and I realized that none of the stuff he said was true. Anyways this guy is impossible. SAVE YOURSELF A CRY AND NEVER GO TO GEORGETOWN SMILE (or should i say georgetown cry? :P) xxx good luck ps.: when i arrived the girl at the reception said that i had called earlier to cancel my appointment. I insisted that I had never called because I had never called. Then she looked into her paperwork and after 10 minutes of having me wait to see if my appointment was on or what might had happened she said that it just happened that there was this other patient that had the exact same name and surname with me and that she got confused. hahahahahahahahahahahaha! Seriously? I have a truly unusual name and surname. hahahaahaahahaha! Now that I remembered that I can't stop thinking about how odd that receptionist was. read more

I've been to Georgetown Smile twice now and although going to any dentist isn't the most exciting thing in the world, the folks at GS take care of you. I get a reminder phone call a few days before, prompt service when I arrive, and they take care of the pearly whites. I've recommended GS to a friend and we're both repeat customers now. read more

I had not visited a dentist for many years until this week. It's a bit of a phobia for me. Georgetown Smile made this experience as pleasant as it could possibly be. Everyone at the office is great. Dr. Peretz was very pleasant, not overbearing in any way, very mindful of my comfort, and took the time to explain everything in detail. The dental hygienist was quick, kind, and thorough. The office manager leapt to do battle with my insurance company, laid out all my costs with complete clarity, and had me scheduled for followups in no time. I've read the negative reviews on Yelp and I'm completely baffled. What you describe could not be more opposite from my experience. Certainly I have charges that aren't covered by my insurance; I consider that normal, and everything was explained to me very clearly for my approval. read more

I have never had an issue with this place. Friendly service and prompt care. With a side of healthy teeth and gums. Doesn't hurt that my insurance covers just about everything. read more

I chipped a tooth at a Mt. Vernon Rec Center pick-up game. So I went here, my last dentist had me sitting in the x-ray area for like an hour. This dentist did a good job, I don't look like a dork anymore. I did get some cosmetic products offered on my first visit, but I said I'm not interested and that was the end of that. It is a business and all the dentists I've been to have done that. Anyways, I'm going back again. Unless they make me wait for a long time, then I would go somewhere else. read more

Is it a dentist office or dental market? Everyone will try to sell you stuff you don't need and it will be way overpriced. I actually stood up and left from the dentist chair when he told me that he was going to charge $300 bucks for something I didn't need and that my insurance won't cover it. Seriously, if you can stay away from it. read more

My only complaint was I waited a few minutes over my appt time. Otherwise I had a very pleasant time! I usually loathe the dentist but all the staff was personable, especially dr. Peretz. I asked for a consultation for gum issues that other dentists have told me about. He took the time to do an exam and explained well what was going on with my gums. He even suggested a treatment plan that has never been suggested by any other drs! read more

I visited this office today. I don't have one negative thing to say. There was on site parking. The office staff is diverse and very empathetic. Lauren & Amy are great at explaining things and informing you of the best options for you! The doctor was light hearted and friendly and was sensitive to the amount of pain both my mouth and pockets will soon endure. I've been putting off getting dental work done because of these reasons but now I'm actually looking forward to it. read more

DO NOT GO TO Dr. Peretz!! After being a client for a couple of years and going for semi-annual cleanings, I had no real issue. That is until my last cleaning in May when he tells me that all of a sudden i have 4 cavities and need 4 fillings. He took x-rays and pictures and showed me areas of my molars that he claimed were cavities and where amalgams had fallen out. I felt a little skeptical about this. I had my amalgams for 20 years, so I thought maybe he was right, but it seemed odd that all of a sudden l had lost some of my amalgams and developed a total of 4 cavities since my last cleaning (6 or so months ago). I had Georgetown Smile send me my Xrays and pictures. I sent them to another dentist in DC and went for a second opinion. The dentist was dumbfounded that another dentist had told me that I had 4 cavities. He reviewed the x-rays and looked in my mouth. He said I had NO Cavities and there was NO need for any fillings!!! Some of my older amalgams may need replacing down the line, but there was no reason to replace them now I had zero decay in my mouth. The new dentist told met that he has had other unhappy clients from Georgetown Smile complaining of bad work or unneeded dental procedures pressured by Dr. Peretz, I have my dental file, x-rays and pictures from my May 2012 visit to prove my case, so Dr. Peretz, don't even think of trying to send me your fake threatening letter from the law firm that has no record of you! In my opinion, Dr. Peretz is a bad dentist who should not practice. I do not say this to be mean or to hurt is reputation, but when you give people false diagnosis in order to make money, you deserve to lose your ability to practice dentistry. I'm going to send a letter to the DC Health Professional Licensing Administration to complain about his misleading practices to see if they will issue a disciplinary action. This is uncalled for. I was open to some differing opinion on the number of cavities, but to be told no fillings were needed by the second opinion when Peretz tells me I definintely needed four, is completely fraud. I remember Peretz asking me about what I do every time i visit, as if he wants to see if you might be insured and can make some money off you no mater the costs. Avoid this guy, there are plenty of good dentists out there. read more

I was impressed by the receptionist and how helpful she was with directions. Once i was called in, the dental assistant made me feel very comfortable and even asked if I wanted a pillow! I came in for a consultation because I wanted a recommendation for healthy oral tips as I grow older. My visit went well. I met with Dr. Peretz and he gave me recommendations on the current status of my teeth and ways in which I can be healthier. Additionally, he gave me recommendations for other services his office provides. Not only did Dr. Peretz give me recommendations, but he also showed me a video of the process he described. It was a great experience and with numerous dental plan options, I'll be back! read more

Great place to go for a teeth cleaning. Dr. Peretz is very polite and does a great job. Unfortunately I am now switching dentists bc after going in and saying I thought I needed a root canal I was advised to go to an oral surgeon to have me wisdom teeth investigated, with all 4 eventually removed. Because of pain from an abcess I went to a dentist today and was told I had an infection and needed a root canal once the abcess drains. So instead of an easy root canal, my insurance company paid $2,000 to have my wisdom teeth removed and I have to pay for the root canal out of pocket. I don't blame Dr. Peretz for this but when someone complains of sever pain and describes a root canal, more than a quick xray and referral would be expected. I have quickly learned that Dentists/surgeons in DC are focused strictly on volume of patients and not quality of care. read more

I have been to many dentists in DC cause I have a lot of problems in my teeth , this is the WORST !!! If you don't believe me go try by yourself . I didn't believe the reviews in google+ and some of the reviews here before I go and now I m writing my review for you . # the asian receptionist is very very horrible and I think they are keeping her there for this reason !!!! ###There is one point I forget to write about hygiene and being a clean When the dentist started to examine my mouth he was wearing gloves then he started to write his notes while wearing the same gloves and then he started to SCRATCH his FACE while wearing the gloves after that he wanted to examine my MOUTH seriously !!!!! read more

My family and I have been coming to Georgetown Smile for several years. Until recently, we had no issues and were satisfied with service. Last week, I brought my daughter in for routine cleaning. Due to Covid restrictions, I was asked to wait outside so I didn't see Dr. Peretz until after the visit. I was surprised to see that he was improperly wearing his mask--it was loose with the nose sticking out (we all know the look). My daughter informed me that the mask was like this the entire time she saw him, including when he was leaning over her to inspect her teeth after cleaning--basically, breathing down into her open mouth. In an environment like this, I get that there is no way to avoid some risk and that you are mostly assuming that it is unlikely that Covid is in the office. But if there is anyone I am expecting to strictly follow Covid rules, it is a health care provider in a health care setting. This is a deal breaker for us and we will be finding a new provider. read more

I'll never visit this dental office again. I scheduled an appt as a new patient and was never informed of the code that's needed to gain entry to the building from the parking garage. So after determining that I couldn't get in, I leave the underground garage to call the office (no reception because Im underground). Im then abruptly placed on hold for an extended period of time. At this point I am beyond annoyed and have wasted at least 10 mins with this issue. I'm considering leaving at this point but do not want to pay the missed apt fee. So I obtain the code and think the hard part is over. Wrong! It becomes another challenge just to find the office. When you exit the elevator there are several offices and what appears to be a balcony. You must go through the patio to get to the office. No signs are posted or anything that says the dentist office is outside. This place does not do a good job at communcating any of the aforementioned issues with new patients. I should not have to embark on a confusing and frustrating journey prior to a dreaded dentist appt. Regarding the appt, I came in for a cleaning. The dental hygentist knocked off some of my filling on a back molar and never told me. She updated the dentist on the reason for my visit and I just happened to hear. So all in all, this was a terrible experience. I'll NEVER visit this office again. NEVER! If zero stars were an option, this place would get it! read more

Dr. Peretz and the staff at Georgetown Smile are great. I have no anxiety about going to the dentist. Dr. Peretz and his staff are mindful and compassionate when it comes to your care. Your comfort is considered and taken into account during treatments. The office is accommodating, punctual, and always inviting. Everyone is always so friendly too. read more

Many dentists are like auto mechanics and will try to sell you something you don't need. Please do yourself a favor and consult with Dr. Peretz before you proceed with any treatment. read more

I was a bit apprehensive about coming here, but overall the experience is ok. Getting to and finding the dental office is not the easiest thing in the world. I missed my initial appointment because there was so much traffic en route that I had to cancel. This time, I took the metro because I was coming from work and didn't drive there. The stop was right around the corner, but I still wouldn't describe this place as metro accessible. It's off the beaten path. The office environment is nice and quaint. A bit small, but not uncomfortable. I filled out the ungodly amount of paperwork that is required to see a new physician and was promptly taken back to begin the complimentary Invisalign consultation. There are no private rooms, only chairs that have been segmented. Not to say there is no privacy, but I prefer to be in a private room with four walls and a door to honest. Nonetheless, the dental assistant was very sweet and the dentist was just as great. This office is filled with sweet people who seem to be anxious to help. Conflicting from the other reviews, I know. I don't doubt that regular patients would (should) get the same quality service. read more

I went to Georgetown Smile recently for an invisilign consultation.  Dr. Peretz was very knowledgable and able to answer all my questions about the procedure and associated costs. He was able to do the mold and x rays the same day and upon walking out I was able to book my appointment to get my invisilign fitted. I give Georgetown Smile 5 stars for efficiency. read more

The office had convenient parking, which is a rarity for DC. The office was small but neat and clean. I barely had to wait for the dental assistant to usher me in the office, which really helps when you don't have a lot of time. I received a free Invisalign p on my teeth and being able to eat/travel with it. Overall, it was a very informative consultation. There was a little pressure to get Invisalign at the end of the consultation, but that is normal for any business I guess. Overall everyone in that office was nice and professional. read more

I recently went in to Georgetown Smile's for a teeth whiting consultation with Dr. Peretz. He was absolutely amazing at preparing me for what to expect and the prices are very reasonable especially for the DC area. He never once made me feel rushed and patiently answered all of my million questions. I can't wait for my appointment next week. I highly recommend him to anyone in the area! read more

I went to Georgetown Smile for a cleaning and a quote for braces on 2/4/15. I have to say the experience was mixed, but overall it was a pleasant experience. I believe that foremost, the staff needs a bit more training. I drove to the location, and was unable to find a parking spot for about 10 minutes. I then went into the practice to inquire about a spot, and wasn't given much help by the staff person at the front desk who gave very vague directions as to where I could locate a parking spot. After a few more attempts I finally parked on the street. This could have been avoided by giving me parking instructions when I made the appointment. Ultimately, I was about 30 minutes late to my appointment. When I arrived, I was quickly ushered to the back where the hygienist who was conducting the cleaning attempted to pull my records, but was unsuccessful as she was under the impression that I had been to the practice before - I had not. Apparently, when my appointment was made, the appointment taker entered my information into the system incorrectly and I was listed as a return visit. Subsequently, the front desk attendant came to acquire some information before we proceeded with my appointment. The last hang up I had was the general patient experience. The environment seemed to be one in which up-selling is encouraged. There are posters all over the place promoting products and when I received the initial consultation for braces, the doctor seemed to be throwing items into the quote that he preferred, but that were not necessary (i.e. teeth whitening). When I received the quote, I was told that it would be emailed to me, but that never happened. I think most of the issues with Georgetown Smile is the staff. I say that, because the doctor was himself very pleasant. Other than clearly trying to up-sell me, he attempted to make me as comfortable as possible. He also explained exactly what the process would be for installing braces and what the experience would be like. He seemed well put together and capable. He also seems to have a great rapport with his other clients, whom I overheard him joking with while I was in the chair. That is a quality that's REALLY hard to find in a city like DC. I would recommend this dentist to other dentist seekers, but I would also recommend that the staff review their processes as to not let consumers, like me, fall through the cracks. read more

I visited Georgetown Smile a couple times in 2008. The offices are very well appointed, and Dr. Peretz and his staff were friendly and professional. I had a cleaning and X-Rays, which were fine, and Dr. Peretz also replaced a filling he said had some decay around it, which is still fine two years later. I ended up looking for another dentist because of two experiences that troubled me. First, Dr. Peretz put some kind of bonded composite cap over an abfraction (groove on the outside of my teeth near the gumline). The surface of the cap was rough and jagged, and several pieces chipped off within a week. He also told me that I was brushing too hard and needed an electric toothbrush. I would not have questioned this advice, but he actually left the treatment area and put on a 2-minute advertisement for a particular brand of electric toothbrush on a large flatscreen TV suspended from the wall. He then invited me to purchase it through his office. This made me deeply uncomfortable. To be fair, I did end up getting (a different brand) of electric toothbrush, which I like very much. Still, I found it tasteless, at best, for a medical professional to subject a patient to an advertisment for a specific product during treatment. Instead of making a case himself for the medical necessity of a relatively expensive, and at least until a few years ago, exotic device, he forced his patient to listen to the unfiltered marketing speak of the manufacturer. Maybe this is standard practice these days, but I will do my best to get care from doctors who don't to this kind of thing. I did not end up asking Dr. Peretz to repair the chipped cap...another dentist did that for me. read more

Please BEWARE of this Dentist!!! I second everything that was said about this Dentist - He is OVER Priced and pushes cosmetic products to customers. I went to him for a routine cleaning. He wanted me get retainers and do the teeth whittening system and purchase this speical Sonic Toothbrush. He also wanted to pull a chipped tooth, which was fine until he wanted to administer laughing gas (which is not covered under insurance). It would have cost me $650 to have this tooth pulled with the laughing gas. To top it all off - he filled 3 cavities for me, which cost me $650 total because he claimed the $400 was the dfference between the porcelain filling and the metal filling that are fulled covered by insurance. I actually got fed-up and switched Dentist when he wanted to install a bridge after he pulled the chipped tooth (which he claimed would not be covered with my insurance) for $1500. There was no way I would be able to pay that amount out-of-pocket. I left his Dentist. At my new Dentist, I was only responsible for $145 out-of-pocket for the bridge and I did not need laughing gas to pull my chipped tooth. The Dentist gave me two novacaine shots and pulled the tooth in 5 mins. I did not have to pay ANYTHING to have this done. Bottomline - Dr. AJ Perez at Georgetown Smile is to TOTAL RIP-OFF. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT go to this DENTIST unless you can afford to pay 4x the cost for dental work. read more

While in vacation I got a horrible toothache and my friend got me a appointment here. I was so thankful because I didn't have insurance and they where quick and reasonable prices. I hate the dentist and I only hope they where in the OC because I would not mind going so much. It's still the dentist don't get me wrong and getting numbed and having a toothache while on vacation is not the business but thankfully I got a great dentist with next day appointment! read more

When I moved to DC three years ago, I needed a new dentist who would both take my insurance and provide quality treatment. Dr. Peretz has been excellent in the 2+ years I've been seeing him. On my first visit, for example, he took some bitewing x-rays and a panoramic one for free since my insurance wouldn't pay for them. Every cleaning has been expertly done, and my recent filling has so far been fine. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because it is a bit obvious that Dr. Peretz is an Invisalign provider. He's told me a few times I should get them, but I politely refuse and he hasn't been overly pushy about it. read more

I hate the dentist, sooo much. But this place is so different. I went in for a cleaning because I had just gotten new insurance and was in and out quickly. The hygienist was so friendly- Lauren I think her name was. I went back in a week later because I was getting my permanent retainer (which had cracked) replaced. They did such a great job that the slight movement my teeth had made since the retainer broke is now back to normal. It's magical. They were so friendly, informative and apologetic when I ended up getting a mouth full of disinfectant. I cannot say enough good words about this place and their employees. I never want another dentist! read more

Georgetown Smile is a perfect dental provider. They do Ann amazing teeth cleaning, they are friendly, and Fr Peretz himself is knowledgeable problem solver that explains what's going on in your mouth without scare tactics about how bad things can get if you don't do this and this. I am new to DC. Being new means that you need to start from scratch finding reliable health providers. I once already walked out of a dentist office here in DC, as I was allowed to sit for over 30 minutes to wait just to be approached. Since than, I decided to ask friends and new neighbors if they can recommend a dentist. In this case, my neighbor one day out of the blue said: "I just love my dentist". I immediately wanted to know all about it and a week later, I had an appointment in Dr. Peretz's office. The office secretary was pleasant when I called to say that I am running late, later she helped me find free parking. I already started referring him to my niece who is not very impressed with her own dentist. read more

After all the drama with this dentist, my daughter's crowns lasted about a month! Trust me, this is probably the worst experience I've ever had with a medical professional. Dr. Peretz thought it was a good idea to get into a shouting match with me over a mistake HIS office made. I called my insurance company and they don't have a record of any claims made by his office. And to add insult to injury, my daughter's dental thingy just fell off!!!! My daughter was in an accident and needed some dental work. Despite the few negative reviews, we chose Georgetown Smile because it was close to campus and my daughter could get there without me having to drive from Richmond. I drove there for her initial consultation, to explain the circumstances, provide the insurance information, and emphasize that this was NOT a dental claim, but a medical claim. I provided the medical insurance reference information, blah blah blah. The office manager called to confirm and I left the office feeling confident that my 18 year old daughter would have teeth again and the bill would be paid by the insurance. TWO MONTHS later, I get a bill FOUR TIMES more than the first dentist we consulted and a big red stamp CLAIM DENIED! I don't know where they got that dental insurance info from because I never gave them dental insurance info. I quietly called to clear things up, and no one knew anything about the original explanation and insurance I provided. When I called back today to give them the correct information, I was told the Office Manager was out for TWO WEEKS. Are you kidding????????? read more

I highly recommend Georgetown Smile to everyone that's looking for a dentist. The entire staff is so welcoming, and made me feel at ease while being there. The dentist is very kind, and answered all of my questions in a way that made me really understand. I had not been to a dentist in years and all I have to say is that every single staff member was so patient with me. read more

First of all, he doesn't even deserve 1 star but I couldn't post this review without rating. I've been to many bad dentists in the past but I never had to go through this nightmare in my life. When I went to the office for the first time, front desk person was very nice and Dr. Peretz seemed nice, too so I decided to give a chance. My gum was infected & my face was swollen. He did an emergency surgery to drain pus and my gum got better. I needed many new crowns soon, so I decided to get it done at that office. It was 5minutes from home. I was optimistic. I wanted to believe that I found a good (OK) dentist. But my nightmare started from next visit. I had 2 front teeth crowns that I wanted to replace. For beauty purpose, I told him that I wanted to have 4 front teeth crowned. I had another tooth crowned in the back by him & it was sticking out and didn't look aligned with other teeth but he insisted that it was perfect & beautiful. He said it would look normal by the time I get implants next to it. I still had angel's voice to trust him in my head. That tooth kept hurting but I thought & wished it would go away and I went ahead with my 4 front crowns. He promised that temporary crowns will look like teeth & they will be replaced to real ones within 2-3weeks. But that temporary teeth or a chunk of some sort of gooey thing only didn't look like teeth - it was yellow, the line between front teeth part was diagonal and glued to my poor gum and the top part was flat, which really messed up my gum over time. My gum required more than a year to recover from the trauma. I've had temporary crowns before but none of them looked & felt that terrible. I couldn't live with it. I knew it was temporary but it was just too bad. I returned to get it to look somewhat better but all he did was added some acrylic in different color to create a similar looking ugly piece in 2 tones this time. It looked worse. I was very upset but I didn't wanna waste anymore time and at least he wasn't making my crowns so I prayed and prayed although I'm an atheist. After a few weeks, my crowns were ready and I was in shock when he showed me the crowns. They were much bigger than my actual teeth and they stuck out a lot like donkeys front teeth. He said "That's what female teeth are supposed to look like and they are very feminine & beautiful." Really? I'd rather have masculine teeth then. Anyway, he decided to send them back to the lab after my husband & I insisted so I had to live with the ugly mass of yellow glue in my mouth for a while again. I didn't talk, I didn't smile. At that point, I'm worried, very worried but what can I do? I came this far. I didn't wanna start over again. Second time, didn't work out again but angel and my husband wouldn't give up. At third try, after having temporary whatever in my mouth for more than a month and still didn't work out, I decided to leave. I lost hope in Dr. Peretz and was very disappointed and sad for my losses. After all, I will give him a half star because he gave me a refund for bad crowns that didn't work. He also placed a $750 in-lay with an off color (much yellower & more opaque than my actual teeth.) and it already or still has cavity after a few months but he refused to refund. In-lays are supposed to last 5 years, mine was not only discolored but also defective within 4 months. Plus I had to call Georgetown Smile to have them cancel the claim which they submitted so I can get my teeth repaired by my new dentist. My new dentist was horrified to see the temporary teeth Dr. Peretz made. Peretz also made and charged for a surgical stint requested by my oral surgeon for implants - it was useless & very different from what my new dentist made(no refund). My oral surgeon was nice enough not to criticize the one Peretz made but was VERY happy when she saw a new one and said 'This is what a stint should look like!' The front desk person I met at first visit was gone by second visit. I met a great assistant but she was gone by third visit. A new front desk person was being an assistant because he had no assistant & she was gone by my forth visit, a hygienist who cleaned my teeth was gone by fifth visit. At my last visit, a patient who was at next chair was complaining about bad service - "This has never happened to me before!" That says a lot. Another thing is that he doesn't seem to know much about anesthesia. Every time he had to numb me, it always wore off during procedure and he had to give me more which never happened to me before. I kinda gave up and felt every single pierce of the needle when he had to suture my gum. I'm not a kind of person who enjoys writing bad reviews.I wish I didn't have to. I want people to succeed in their lives but Dr. Peretz doesn't know what he is doing and I don't want others to suffer. I am not afraid to receive any kind of letter. My review is the truth. read more

I highly recommend Dr Peretz. He and his staff are friendly, professional, and do fantastic work. I went six years without going to a dentist and Dr Peretz fixed all the problems that I had as a result of my neglect. read more

I don't even have a Yelp membership but I am considering joining to post a negative review of the service I received here. I certainly should have checked Yelp ahead of time. I had a job interview coming up and I I have a chipped tooth that makes me self-conscious, so I made an appointment at Georgetown Smile. The filling Peretz gave me fell out later in the day. It lasted for about 12 hours in my mouth total. When I called to tell them, I got sent to voicemail and never received a call back. I didn't pursue it because, honestly, I don't want anyone from this practice doing anything to my teeth, I know that dentistry is rarely a pleasant experience, but Dr. Peretz was not a very gentle worker compared to other dentists I have seen, and during the procedure I had water streaming down my face. My clothes got wet. Added to that, he kept trying to sell me on Invisalign, and I had to watch a promotional video before the dental hygienist raised the chair and took off the bib. I've also received emails about Invisalign from the office. I don't know; the whole thing just felt uncomfortable. There's a part of me that suspects the 5-star ratings here are being placed by friends or family (or employees) of Dr. Peretz, but obviously I can't say for sure. Perhaps other people have actually received a much higher caliber of service than I did. read more

Alot of the reviews mention people trying to up sell you but I didn't have that experience. Staff were nice, the dental hygienist was really really nice and gentle. Dr. Peretz was nice as well. Was a little tough to find, but otherwise a positive experience. read more

Let's face it, No one likes to go to the dentist, but Georgetown Smile actually is deserving of some major kudos! The offices and staff are very pleasant and the location has good parking. Dr. Peretz is the best dentist I have seen in D.C., very personable and takes an interest in his patients, always taking the time to explain every step in the procedure. I recommend him to all my colleagues! read more

I had not been to the dentist in quite a few years which I told them just as I sat down for my cleaning. The cleaning was very normal and the staff, including Dr. Peretz was very kind. However, Dr. Peretz and the dental hygienist both told me that I had Periodontal Disease. They informed me that I was past gingivitis, past stage 1 periodontitis and into stage 2, with deep pockets in my gums, some that measured 6mm. Dr. Peretz also informed me that I had 5 cavities and 2 more teeth that were on their way to having cavities. Georgetown smile charged me $80 for a deep cleaning not covered on my insurance. We then discussed the next procedure, which would be aprocedure called scaling as well as injecting anti-biotics between my gums and teeth to attack the tartar build-up. The antibiotics were not covered by my insurance and would have cost me well over $1000. He discussed this procedure might not take and we would have to go again if that was the case. Once, my gums were healthy, then we could talk about filling my cavities. My fiancee went to her family dentist and told him about the poor state of my teeth. Since I am 25-years-old, a non-smoker and had noticed nothing severe about the state of my teeth, he found this hard to believe and asked me to come in for a second opinion. When I went in, he showed me how measuring is done for the disease and what a mouth with periodontitis looks like. None of my gum pockets measured beyond 1mm, my gums were extremely healthy. As for cavities? None. So instead of a possible 7 cavities and enduring a scaling procedure requiring copious amounts of time and money, it appears I have healthy teeth and no signs of periodontal disease or even gingivitis. Odd. The potential money I could have invested would have been very tough on a teacher's salary. But the damage I could have done to my gums with this unnecessary procedure as well as the few weeks of thinking I had gum disease are quite the bummer. Please be careful about any procedures that may seem questionable. I would have ended up going through with this whole procedure had my fiancee not casually mentioned it a few days before my first procedure. read more

My first appointment was right after an ice storm hit DC and the parking lot was easy to find but a bit precarious to navigate. Once up the stairs and around the corner, I was greeted in the reception area with warm, friendly faces. My teeth cleaning and x-rays were performed with care and compassion. After a thorough review and knowledgeable discussion with the doc, the results were "no immediate follow-up needed" and I was on my way in under an hour. Thanks Georgetown Smile... I'll see you in six months for my next checkup! read more

Dr. Peretz is amazing with his hands, a talented dentist. So much so, that I travel all the way from Baltimore to visit his practice! The focus is on complete patient satisfaction and quality care. Always feel well taken care of during and after treatment. read more