Amazing dentists and staff! A great job done fixing my teeth issue. Yes I would definitely recommend.... If you live in Old Town or just outside the area give them a call! read more

My experience is similar to previous reviews. Loved Dr. Ashley and I appreciated her care and attention. Now I never see the same dentist twice which doesn't inspire confidence in the practice. My cleaning today was fine, but it was a big deal when I didn't want x-rays. Apparently the practice manager insists they need to be done, which I thought was odd. No sure I'll go back. read more

This has been my dentist office for a while. Sadly, my dentist retired. My cleaning was fast & efficient. The hygienist was very good and nice. This practice has gotten so big, you don't really have a specific dentist anymore. Not sure if I will return or not. I doubt, they would notice. read more

Nala Smiles - General Dentistry Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I got my wisdom teeth removed here last year. They were impacted and causing me a great deal of pain. Dr Barakat made time to remove them the same day instead of making me wait. The care I received was excellent. The dentist and nurses were all communicative and kind. Will definitely be returning to fix the rest of my dental issues. read more

Was much better when it was a practice run solely by Dr. Nguyen back in 2010. After she joined with Nala smiles a few years after that, it felt like this practice was just trying to solely make money like a corporate company by pushing unnecessary procedures and recommending fillings that probably weren't even needed either, including by her even. They and dr. Nguyen were claiming I needed my wisdom teeth removed. Thank god I switched to another better dentist practice 2 years ago just in the nick of time where they said they saw no need at this time for removing my wisdom teeth, saving me probably thousands of dollars and helping me avoid unnecessary discomfort and physical pain. So glad I switched to a better honest dentist practice that doesn't make their patients do things unless it's absolutely necessary! read more

I've been a patient of Dr Nguyen's for many years and was always happy with her work and trusted her, but ever since she sold her practice and they became NaLa Smiles the whole experience has changed. I recently went for a cleaning and that part was fine, but the exam rooms now have the large computer monitors situated behind the chair rather than on the wall where the patients can see the X-rays, which seemed kind of shady to me. I've never been to the dentist before in my life where I wasn't shown the X-rays that were taken. When Dr Nguyen came in she seemed very rushed and wasn't particularly friendly. She quickly looked at my teeth and then kind of barked at me that I need 4 crowns and chewed me out for drinking electrolyte water and flavored seltzer, which until that moment I had no idea are bad for your teeth. I scheduled the first crown that I've known for a while I need to get, but decided to get a second opinion on the other three. I'm just really disappointed that the practice has turned into another corporate dentistry shop. read more

Had first appointment today. Great staff and very professional service. Had a cleaning that was great. Definitely recommend.

I was a big fan of Dr. Ashley and never had issues, after selling the practice to what is now NALA, the office is very unresponsive. I emailed them about an issue and never got a response. I called but it goes straight to voice mail. I checked out their website and asked for an appointment and talked to their bot, but never got a response to book an appointment. Their online calendar doesn't show any available dates. If they are this unresponsive to schedule a routine cleaning, I am concerned that NALA may leave you hanging if you have an actual emergency. I would recommend finding another dentist. read more

I recently had a dental emergency, and Dr. Luke Navarro of Nala Smiles arranged to see me immediately (on a long holiday weekend, at that!). He methodically diagnosed the possible causes of the problem and explained how they might be treated, patiently explaining everything in understandable laymen's terms using the office's large on-screen X-ray equipment as his "blackboard." Because the infection was hidden beneath a crown and required a specialist's intervention, he referred me to an endodontist, but prescribed medication that effectively relieved the discomfort until further treatment. That specialist confirmed the causes that Dr. Navarro had diagnosed and the treatment he had recommended. It bears mentioning that the assistant and the front-desk staff were also exceptional. Outstanding dental practice! read more

I Started t working at NALA Smiles as a Temporary Dental Assistant back in 2022 and some of 23 when Dr Nguyen was the owner of the practice which was a dream job with a culture that made you feel much like family. Fast forwarded applied for the job on January 15 2024 I was hired. Upon coming on board I notice immediately the environment was different now that Dr.Nguyen was no longer the practice owner. The new office manager Jackie is very unprofessional and New Lead Assistant Charlene who rolls into work anyway she feels some day she appears very unkept. There was a very hostile culture starting with the lead assistant Charlene she is very unprofessional and comes off very harsh and brash to patients and staff alike. She told me 2 D.A's left the practice their reason being, the way she spoke to them. I was hired on 1/22 and by 2/5 I was already having a meeting namely about Charlene disposition and how she spoke to staff and patients. On 3 separate occasions patient voiced some concerns to me about how brash Charlene was and asked if i'd Assist in their care. One patient in particular was treated very nasty when she asked for hand soap, another pt.stated" Charlene would not touch her hair (Locs)to put the bib on her and asked the patient to put it on herself".On the day i made the decision to leave from a very hostile work I made sure to stock my room of inventory before heading to lunch. Upon going into the storage draws I noted in several rooms there were every day products used in patient care which had expired. Some by months some by YEARS these are products we used everyday in patient care. I made the decision that day was my last day at NALA. I wrote Jackie the office manager a note before leaving about all the expired products found in Room #1.3 and 5 to which her response was "did you tell Charlene" to which I responded she's the lead D.A. She'sc is in charge of DA'S. The culture has changed so much since Dr. Nguyen retired at NALA, The DA's, Salaam, Kesha, and Yanny go above and beyond in a Thankless Job. The hygienist K.D and Yoddit are amazing and very very thorough hygienist. Jackie and Charlene are close friends for there's is little room for positive conflict resolution. I'm certain thats the reason for such a high turn over rate at NALA Smiles. read more

Dr. Hala Imam at Nala Smiles: Best skills - Best care - Best cost. I have problematic restorations. Most dental practices are purely business model driven. Finding a dentist that puts the patient first requires test consults. Finding a dentist with outstanding skills comes with sacrifice: My mouth and wallet have both suffered. Finding a practice with fair pricing in this affluent area, is a God send. Once my perception of color and translucency were more acute than the dentist whose chair I was sitting in.  As irony would have it, this was the most impressive dental office I had ever seen. I was lured by a glossy mailer. I interrupted the sales pitch by popping out of the chair. I would like to think I could at least spare someone what I've gone through. Finding Skills, Care, and Cost in this area is like finding a needle in a haystack. read more

Erica the Hygenist, amazing. She really took her time and asked questions. I love her gentle touch and amazing customer care. I tend to be picky with dental offices, especially since I lived in NY, WA, SF and HI and had many great Doctors and Hygenist work on me. I think I will ass Nala Smiles to the list. read more

The experience beginning to end was fantastic. I switched insurance and am always hesitant about finding new doctors/dentists but the staff was kind, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I wish I could remember the names of my hygienist, dentist, and front desk staff because I would love to give them all a special shoutout. I'll continue recommending this office to anyone. read more