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Reviews (37)
India Rose
May 31, 2022
I moved to Alexandria in 2020 and today was my 4th cleaning or so since I've been introduced, and may I say between cleanings and fillings I've felt more confident in my Dental Hygiene after having 4 children since 2015. Pregnancy and cravings were a factor yet Bradlee Dental staff helped me relax and enjoy my smile more than ever. Thank you all for my smile back.
James Hunter
May 27, 2022
The care and concern of Dr. Vemula and her dental staff was excellent. During my procedure last week I was pleased to see the shown concern that I felt no pain and was comfortable throughout procedure. The end results are the continued healing of my tooth removal and implant are to date without complications! The staff is always professional and friendly. I'm looking forward to my next visit!
Michael Spencer
May 08, 2022
After years of Dental neglect I ended up in need of a root canal. The team at Bradlee Dental took care of my pressing issue and identified other areas of concern. Since my initial visit they have helped to restore my smile, improve the condition of my teeth, and developed a plan to help me continue to improve the overall health of my mouth. They are professional and personable.
The option of both early morning and afternoon appointments makes it easier for those of us who cannot miss a lot of work. I highly recommend them to anyone in search of or unhappy with their current dental team.
The option of both early morning and afternoon appointments makes it easier for those of us who cannot miss a lot of work. I highly recommend them to anyone in search of or unhappy with their current dental team.
Kegni Granados
Apr 22, 2022
Ti
Mar 27, 2022
March 9, 2022 Follow up visit. Front office very friendly and helpful and hygienist Faroq was excellent. Felt like I had new teeth! Explained crown replacement well. Excellent team. Winter 2021 Excellent service, very attentive, knowledgeable about latest practices, offers turnkey dental care so you don't have to make several trips to specialists. They care about patients when I missed an appointment due to hospitalization they called several times to see what happened. Always pleasant and listens to patient concerns.
Carlos Lopez
Jan 26, 2022
Rachael Canonica
Jan 25, 2022
Natalia Holub
Dec 31, 2021
Shasha Lovesme
Dec 30, 2021
Ponce Moss
Dec 30, 2021
The doctor at Bradlee Dental Care did a fabulous job inserting the awesome veneers in my mouth. My smile has always been bright from the routine dental care at Bradlee Dental. My smile is now even brighter that I have veneers in my mouth! I really appreciate the attention to details for completeness and accuracy of this procedure. My teeth are very symmetrical given me a more confident smile. It is important for client interfacing. THANK YOU AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022!
Charan M.
Dec 09, 2021
Darlene Flucker
Dec 04, 2021
I came here once before for my cleaning and had a wonderful experience with pleasant staff. Nothing notable occurred in that appointment and my partner continued to have good appointments with most of the staff in order to get extensive dental work done. Today, however, was an entirely different experience. Their hygienist was very curt and rude, and while doing my dental cleaning, he did so without using any water and made the experience very unpleasant.
Throughout the whole cleaning, he continued to try to sell me on work that was not covered by insurance. Even after I stated that I was interested in doing some of the work, he continued to badger on about how much I need the work done while shaming me in the process. He then stated that I would need to come back for a more expensive cleaning (because my teeth were suddenly terrible, not at all because their machine was broken and they couldn't use water) that was again, not covered by insurance.
The woman who was supposed to do my exam came in, looked at my teeth briefly, and made some comments about how what he was seeing was "superficial". She shook her head clearly disagreeing with him, but then said that it was the best course of action depending on the out of pocket cost. That's when they discovered that none of my appointment was covered!
Instead of telling me beforehand, they told me a quarter of the way through the cleaning. I had to pay out of pocket for an incomplete cleaning with tears in my eyes from the blatantly rude experience. While I could see that the entire rest of the staff was not pleased with any of the hygienist's actions, I think to avoid him in the future, I'll be going somewhere else.
Throughout the whole cleaning, he continued to try to sell me on work that was not covered by insurance. Even after I stated that I was interested in doing some of the work, he continued to badger on about how much I need the work done while shaming me in the process. He then stated that I would need to come back for a more expensive cleaning (because my teeth were suddenly terrible, not at all because their machine was broken and they couldn't use water) that was again, not covered by insurance.
The woman who was supposed to do my exam came in, looked at my teeth briefly, and made some comments about how what he was seeing was "superficial". She shook her head clearly disagreeing with him, but then said that it was the best course of action depending on the out of pocket cost. That's when they discovered that none of my appointment was covered!
Instead of telling me beforehand, they told me a quarter of the way through the cleaning. I had to pay out of pocket for an incomplete cleaning with tears in my eyes from the blatantly rude experience. While I could see that the entire rest of the staff was not pleased with any of the hygienist's actions, I think to avoid him in the future, I'll be going somewhere else.
Madonna Zaki
Nov 30, 2021
It's always a pleasant experience when I have to visit the Office. Staff is very pleasant, professional, and very helpful. Dental team members are engaging and professional. The doctor is patient, listens and gives the best professional opinion and options and works with you to come up with a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs. Office is always relaxing clean and safe. I highly recommend going there!
Ferzana Faizy
Nov 27, 2021
I am extremely impressed with the service I have received at Bradlee. The front desk staff was super helpful and patient. Dr. Abady made my visit even more pleasant with his genuine care and informative opinion on his treatment planning. I am very much eager to be treated by one of the best team in the entire Northern Virginia area. By far the best dental care I have ever received! A must visit!
CocoLina
Nov 24, 2021
I've been a patient at the Bradlee Dental Care for almost three years now, and while it's hard to find a trusted, reliable dentist, I've been pleased with the level of care that I'm provided with at this practice. The staff is very friendly and professional. Dr. Vemula listens attentively to patient's needs and/or concerns, discusses any available treatment options while making sure the patient understands the scope of required treatment and feels comfortable every step of the way which is super important to me!
Maria Acosta
Oct 28, 2021
Tahmina Elharaoui
Oct 26, 2021
I have been wanting to fix my teeth with Invisalign for many years but have never felt comfortable with going through the process. I was referred to Dr. Vemula from a friend so I decided to see her for a consultation. She made me feel very comfortable and explained everything in detail, I did not feel rushed at all and she gave her honest opinion about my concerns. 15 months later and I got the perfect smile like I've always dreamed of and it was all worth it at the end.
Michelle M.
May 01, 2021
Sandhya Rani
Nov 26, 2019
Nicole G.
Nov 21, 2019
Ugh, do not go to this dentist. I went there once and thought the dentist was terrible. He came in for five minutes and barely talked to me before deciding what thousands of dollars of treatment I needed. I left feeling horrible and not at all confident in the diagnosis. I went for a second opinion and pursued a different course of treatment with a different dentist, and everything is great now.
Then apparently I owed money (not a ton, under $100) for my one visit, and instead of billing me directly they sent me out to collection. Then when I paid the collection agency they sent me to, a month later, I got billed again. They're going to be getting a very angry call from me tomorrow. Terrible experience, would never recommend.
Then apparently I owed money (not a ton, under $100) for my one visit, and instead of billing me directly they sent me out to collection. Then when I paid the collection agency they sent me to, a month later, I got billed again. They're going to be getting a very angry call from me tomorrow. Terrible experience, would never recommend.
Lolcat C.
Nov 05, 2019
Aparna Narla
Oct 31, 2019
Recently had an implant. This was my first and was very anxious. Staff were very helpful and informative and Dr. Vemula made it extremely seamless. Follow up appointment were amazing and the recovery was just the way they explained. Friendly staff and extremely patient doctors makes this a great dental experience. I would highly recommend!
Veronica Babineaux
Jan 21, 2019
I have been going here for over a year. I loved Dr. Paul S. He is kind and gentle on my teeth as I have very sensitive teeth. Unfortunately we are switching to a different practice as we feel this practice is trying to upsell us too much. They (the technician) has been telling us that we need to come 3x/year even though our insurance only allows 2x. Plus, they were pushy about it even when I said we could only do 2x.
Another time they told me to come in for a visit when I didn't actually had he appt, so I thought maybe I just forgot. Then I showed up and they said I had no appt. So I went for nothing. And today my husband went in and they tried to tell him he needed to pay $500 for a deep clean. He kept saying no and they pushed it as if they had to do it. The dentist finally said that he was not in dire need.
I feel they are working too much of the business side of it for financial gain and not looking at us as people in search of good quality care. I no longer feel like I'm in good hands so we are switching out.
Another time they told me to come in for a visit when I didn't actually had he appt, so I thought maybe I just forgot. Then I showed up and they said I had no appt. So I went for nothing. And today my husband went in and they tried to tell him he needed to pay $500 for a deep clean. He kept saying no and they pushed it as if they had to do it. The dentist finally said that he was not in dire need.
I feel they are working too much of the business side of it for financial gain and not looking at us as people in search of good quality care. I no longer feel like I'm in good hands so we are switching out.
Pamela Small
Oct 08, 2018
Lucy H.
Sep 14, 2017
Phuong N.
May 01, 2017
Peter A.
May 01, 2017
This place always not friendly at the front desk. Person called Dottie supposedly an office consultant hung up on me for trying to straighten out a claim with insurance. she has an attitude and rude. I was very respectful didn't scream any of that. they just don't want be there The place is avg I just been sing them but they are always rude at front and try to over charge you too. I highly don't recommend this office for any business. I am no longer going to this office and I am advising friends and family not to go to this office
Camillya J.
Apr 03, 2017
FRAUDULENT PRACTICES I just got a call today from Bradlee Dental saying I owed over $1,000 for a procedure done last May. Oddly, last I spoke with them I was told they were going to resubmit the claim to my insurance, and if I didn't hear anything I was good. Like, another reviewer, I had also been visiting another dentist for years until he retired.
In the many years with my last dentist scaling was never recommended or mentioned. I was apprehensive, but thought it was possible because I was told pregnancy is harsh on your teeth. Lame, but okay, I went along with it. Bradlee Dental strongly suggested I get three fillings and scaling last year. I was told my insurance pre-approved each procedure - which my insurance company said today Bradlee Dental never called for pre-approval, and the worst part, after the "necessary" procedure was done my insurance denied the claim, not because it isn't covered as Bonnie said today (because my insurance absolutely covers it 'IF' necessary); however, it was denied because the supporting documents Bradlee Dental submitted to my insurance company didn't support scaling -- it wasn't necessary.
The icing on the cake, I got a call from Bradlee Dental today, I believe the lady's name is Bonnie - she's the new sheriff in town because, well, she states the previous staff didn't do their job, but yet I'm responsible for their lack of follow-up when I was told they would re-submit. She was unnecessarily rude and unprofessional about the entire situation.
She claimed the dentist would never perform a procedure that wasn't necessary. AND she claimed I intentionally skipped out on them without paying even after I explained to her the last I spoke to them they were re-submitting the claim to my insurance company. Anyway, I reached back out to my insurance company today after learning I owe $1k, and was told they sent a letter to Bradlee Dental back in December 2016 asking for additional information to support the procedure, and additionally extended the right to appeal for a third party review.
Guess what?! Bradlee Dental never followed-up with them which makes me questioned if the scaling was necessary. The most craziest experience with a dental office.stay far away!
In the many years with my last dentist scaling was never recommended or mentioned. I was apprehensive, but thought it was possible because I was told pregnancy is harsh on your teeth. Lame, but okay, I went along with it. Bradlee Dental strongly suggested I get three fillings and scaling last year. I was told my insurance pre-approved each procedure - which my insurance company said today Bradlee Dental never called for pre-approval, and the worst part, after the "necessary" procedure was done my insurance denied the claim, not because it isn't covered as Bonnie said today (because my insurance absolutely covers it 'IF' necessary); however, it was denied because the supporting documents Bradlee Dental submitted to my insurance company didn't support scaling -- it wasn't necessary.
The icing on the cake, I got a call from Bradlee Dental today, I believe the lady's name is Bonnie - she's the new sheriff in town because, well, she states the previous staff didn't do their job, but yet I'm responsible for their lack of follow-up when I was told they would re-submit. She was unnecessarily rude and unprofessional about the entire situation.
She claimed the dentist would never perform a procedure that wasn't necessary. AND she claimed I intentionally skipped out on them without paying even after I explained to her the last I spoke to them they were re-submitting the claim to my insurance company. Anyway, I reached back out to my insurance company today after learning I owe $1k, and was told they sent a letter to Bradlee Dental back in December 2016 asking for additional information to support the procedure, and additionally extended the right to appeal for a third party review.
Guess what?! Bradlee Dental never followed-up with them which makes me questioned if the scaling was necessary. The most craziest experience with a dental office.stay far away!
Neb F.
Feb 28, 2017
The front desk called me earlier today for the first time in over 2 years since I've been going there and said that I've an unpaid amount more than 500$ and she told me that it was a courtesy call and they will send it to collections if I don't make payments in 30days. I've been going there for periodic cleanups and I've asked and paid what ever was due on me before leaving there everytime. Infact they've even told me that I had to pay upfront every time and they don't do credits or anything like that.
The lady who called was so disrespectful and bad tempered that she couldn't even give me answers when I tried to ask for explanation. She said she don't know why they didn't ask me for the payment they claimed when i was going there all this time and jumped direct into threatning me with collection to hide whatever they messed up. Very unprofessional front desk who don't know what they are doing.
The others stuffs were okay as far as cleaning up and all. I'm now regretting that I recommended many friends go there, I'll make sure they avoid that tricky place.
The lady who called was so disrespectful and bad tempered that she couldn't even give me answers when I tried to ask for explanation. She said she don't know why they didn't ask me for the payment they claimed when i was going there all this time and jumped direct into threatning me with collection to hide whatever they messed up. Very unprofessional front desk who don't know what they are doing.
The others stuffs were okay as far as cleaning up and all. I'm now regretting that I recommended many friends go there, I'll make sure they avoid that tricky place.
Laura D.
Sep 01, 2016
I recently moved to the area and picked Bradlee dental because it was so convenient to my home. I should have done more research. The dentist told me that I needed 3 fillings and I was very skeptical about that diagnosis because I had had an appointment 6 month earlier with my old dentist and he said my teeth were perfect. I have healthy teeth and I doubted that 3 cavities could develop in 6 months.
My husband had an appointment the same day, and he was also told that he needed 3 fillings. Now I was VERY suspicious. We made an appointment with a well-reviewed and recommended dentist. I went for my first appointment yesterday and SHOCKER! He said that my teeth were perfect--no cavities. As the earlier reviews here suggest, this guy seems to be running a scam and billing everyone for unnecessary procedures. I would stay FAR away. I'm shocked he hasn't lost his license.
My husband had an appointment the same day, and he was also told that he needed 3 fillings. Now I was VERY suspicious. We made an appointment with a well-reviewed and recommended dentist. I went for my first appointment yesterday and SHOCKER! He said that my teeth were perfect--no cavities. As the earlier reviews here suggest, this guy seems to be running a scam and billing everyone for unnecessary procedures. I would stay FAR away. I'm shocked he hasn't lost his license.
Erin L.
Jun 09, 2015
We have been taking our two year old daughter to Bradlee Dental for the past year. I have NEVER been talked to in such an offensive manner as a parent. The dentist's "bed-side manner" is appalling. The way in which he talks to parents and discusses valid dental concerns is unnecessarily abrasive and will make you want to punch him in the face even though he has sound advice. It is lost in the delivery. However, the dental hygienists are very kind. Go elsewhere for pediatric dental care.
Krissy W.
Nov 14, 2014
Today I was charged (without any notice via phone call, mail, email) almost $300 on my Discover Card for a procedure done back in MARCH. When I called, they said my insurance didn't cover some of the procedure, and that one if the 15+ pages you sign as a new customer says they can do this for payment due. Ridiculous! I was in the chair 10 minutes max, 8 MONTHS ago, and today they charge me without notice.
In addition, it was the same exact procedure (which WAS covered by my dental insurance in February), yet they charged hundreds more for, hence going over my annual insurance maximum. STAY AWAY!
In addition, it was the same exact procedure (which WAS covered by my dental insurance in February), yet they charged hundreds more for, hence going over my annual insurance maximum. STAY AWAY!
T. J.
Jul 23, 2014
STAY AWAY! Babeic tries to sell you unnecessary procedures. For example, in 2010, he told me I needed a crown. When I started seeing a new dentist shortly thereafter, he laughed at the idea of putting in a crown. Babiec is also condescending and arrogant. Simply put, I can say, without exaggeration, that Babiec is the worst healthcare professional I have encountered in my entire life.
Debbie Marshall
Dec 27, 2013
Tameka M.
Oct 02, 2013
I have been going to Bradlee Dental since 2011 to get my teeth cleaned and I have gotten a couple of fillings done. I have never had to wait long for my appointment and the doctors have always been kind. The office staff have been professional and have always responded promptly to my questions or concerns and they have been very understanding when I had to cancel and reschedule appointments. I'm going back in November for some additional work that I need done.
Some D.
Sep 25, 2012
This place sucks. I think these dentists are crooks. I've spent over $2,500 out of pocket (my insurance covered the rest). After spending all that money what do I get? Nothing. My teeth are still bothering me and I feel that I'll have to goto another dentist to redo everything. The only reason this place gets a single star is the staff is friendly. But the dentists aren't really there for your, they are "sales reps" with white jackets. Total Ripoff!
Ken T.
Jun 17, 2011
If I could give zero stars, I would. The staff is wonderful, professional, and friendly. Dr. Miller is a crook. He sells, sells, and then sells some more and tries to lecture you and sound condescending even when you claim you cannot afford $10,000 for dental implants. His response: You should want to have a $10,000 smile. Additionally, their finance person, Julie Seaton, is unprofessional and temperamental.
She hides behind a phone all day and doesn't offer assistance when asking for explanations. This dental place billed me for Dr. Miller's services, who wasn't on my insurance coverage, when another dentist performed the services, because they could recover more money from my insurance afterwards which charges me more. I still have not received reimbursement after I called them out on it. I hope they go out of business and the staff finds work elsewhere. Crooks.
She hides behind a phone all day and doesn't offer assistance when asking for explanations. This dental place billed me for Dr. Miller's services, who wasn't on my insurance coverage, when another dentist performed the services, because they could recover more money from my insurance afterwards which charges me more. I still have not received reimbursement after I called them out on it. I hope they go out of business and the staff finds work elsewhere. Crooks.