I've been meaning to write this review for a long time, but wanted to be sure my concerns were valid before sharing them. After meeting with other professionals and learning more about pediatric airway health, I feel ready to share my experience at Lansdowne Dental Care with Dr. Tracey Nguyen. When my son was two years old, I noticed that he snored while sleeping. My instincts told me something wasn't right, so I began learning about airway and obstructive breathing issues in children. In my search for help, I found Dr. Nguyen, whose background in children's airway and sleep made me feel confident she would guide us in the right direction. My son was 3.5 when we went to see her. Before our visit, the office required a $500 nonrefundable fee, which I paid, trusting that the expertise would be worth it. We traveled from Rockville, Maryland to Leesburg with our toddler and infant for the appointment. At the visit, a technician took an intraoral scan (which my son had already completed earlier that year with his regular dentist). Dr. Nguyen came in examined my son's mouth briefly and mentioned he might have a long soft palate, then told us to come back when he was five. Panicked, I asked her different interventions I have read about. I asked about myofunctional therapy and intervention devices like the Myo Munchee or Tooth Pillow, but she said I could try them "if I wanted." The same went for a sleep study--she said I could do it "if I wanted" and could contact any facility myself. She even suggested canceling our ENT appointment the next day because she thought my son might not cooperate. Overall, I left feeling that we were given no clear direction, plan, or professional guidance. Her tone and responses gave the impression that it was up to me to experiment and figure things out. At one point, a staff member handed me an in-home sleep study device (seemingly without Dr. Nguyen's direct involvement). I took it hoping to make something of the visit, but after returning the device (shipped it through mail), we never heard back from the office. When I asked about the fee, Dr. Nguyen said it was for her "time and knowledge," but I left unsure what knowledge had been provided. Thankfully, I did not cancel the ENT appointment. X-rays showed my son had enlarged adenoids, and surgery to remove them made a noticeable improvement in his breathing and sleep. Later, I connected with other airway professionals who provided a much clearer path forward, including identifying lip and buccal ties, starting myofunctional therapy, and discussing possible expansion treatment. Interestingly, a friend whose a dentist that was interested learning about airway health attended one of Dr. Nguyen's seminars on pediatric airway, where she emphasized the importance of early intervention. That made it even more confusing that, in our case, we were told simply to wait until he was older. Dr. Nguyen may be a fine general dentist, but based on my experience, I would not recommend her for pediatric airway or sleep concerns. Parents seeking help in this specialized area deserve clear direction, thorough evaluation, and actionable next steps--none of which we received. If you are a parent or someone in need of help and guidance in airway, I HIGHLY recommend TMJ Sleep and Breathe Center in Vienna VA. read more

Been going here a long time. Very good work. Always scared to go to the dentist. But when I'm done here don't know why. I've never felt pain and always felt special. Never been lectured, always been taken care of. You can't ask for more. Best Dentist in my 67 years of life. read more

unfortunately, my experience wasn't great. I found her to come across as a bit rude, which made it difficult to have a comfortable conversation about my dental concerns. It seemed like she wasn't open to my questions and lacked the expertise I expected regarding orthodontics, considering that's not her specialty as a general dentist. I think she could benefit from a more humble approach; a little humility goes a long way in patient care. Overall, I left feeling disappointed and not fully confident in the advice I received read more

Dr. Nguyen and staff are phenomenal! I have avoided Dentists for years because of an exaggerated gag reflex and fear of Dental procedures because of it. The very talented Dr. Nguyen and her most professional staff did everything they could possibly do to accommodate me and make me feel comfortable during my visit. I never felt any pain during my treatment and I wasn't ever shamed for avoiding Dental visits for so many years. Dr. Nguyen treated me with the utmost respect and completed my teeth cleaning and fillings before I even realized she had finished. I've even scheduled a follow up treatment plan only because the first visit went so well. That speaks volumes coming from me. You won't find a more skilled and professional Dentist in Northern VA, and her wonderful personality and gentle mannerisms only make the experience that much easier. Her office is state of the art and so clean. Thank you Dr. Nguyen and staff, I'll be seeing you again soon. read more

Lansdowne Dental Care is, by far, the best! The entire staff is so friendly and pleasant to be around. As for Dr. Nguyen, her photo should be in the dictionary next to the word "awesome"! You can tell that everybody there cares for and respects each & every patient that enters their facility. In closing, if you live in Northern Virginia and in need of dental care that will make you feel comfortable & treat you like a human being, do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment with LDC today! read more

My (18-year old) daughter had a cleaning last summer and was told she had four cavities (@ $270 a piece). I left without scheduling an appointment (thankfully). She went to a new dentist last week to have the cavities filled before she headed back to school. She was told that she, in fact, did NOT have ANY cavities and was sold a $10 tube of (heavy duty) fluoride toothpaste. My son was told he had a serious gum disease and they recommended treatment immediately. I did not schedule. I think he's had one cavity in his 22 years. His teeth are perfect. I also have healthy teeth but was told I didn't floss well enough and was told I NEEDED to buy a Waterpik... and, of course, they had plenty to sell me. They didn't seem to care much about us other than to sell whatever treatment they could .. or we'd be doomed! read more

I was recommended to go to Lansdowne Dental Care after moving into the Leesburg area by many of my coworkers. They didn't give much detail to why they preferred this office, but they simply said that I would not be disappointed. I have never been a fan of the dentist so I decided to simply try it out and see how it would go. Without fail, they not only met my expectations but exceeded them. I've been pleased since day one and I would gladly recommend anyone else. Something that stood out to me the most was how they have a complete grasp of technology to better the patient experience, and I love that. I was impressed with everything they were able to inform me of and show me on the computer screens at the dentist chair and through the use of the camera projecting onto the screen. They also offer headphones and iPads while waiting for the dentist to finish an exam or even just to listen to music while they work on your teeth. This has really impressed me. Community involvement is another plus and they are constantly holding happy hours or gatherings at local restaurants to give back to the patients by ways of gifts or dental treatments. I recently made the decision to try the Invisalign treatment and its been wonderful. The office has really handled it well and they've made it so easy for me. One of the best things you could honestly say about a dentist office is how it makes you feel emotionally. Like I stated before, I could never say I truly enjoyed a dentist visit but the ladies in the office have completely changed my outlook and feeling. I am no longer dreading the experience but now enjoying my visits. They are very welcoming from the moment you walk in the door and always catering to your needs. I appreciate everything they do and I look forward to the consistent exceptional service in the future. read more