Dr. Nhien Lu, a native of Northern Virginia, is an established and highly professional dentist based in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Lu has built a reputation as a leading dentist in the greater Washington DC area, in family, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and takes pride in the personal relationships she builds with her patients and their families. Her specialties include a wide variety of dental procedures, including dental veneers, dental crowns, root canal treatments and dental implants.
Dr. Lu is a graduate of The College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University. Her practice offers the latest dental treatments and technology in a warm and caring environment, and she has gained a reputation as a leading dentist in the greater Northern Virginia and Washington DC metropolitan area.
Dr. Lu is also a professional member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. As an active member of her community, Dr. Lu volunteers her services to charitable organizations. These organizations have included the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic and the Crossover Health Clinic, which offers medical and dental care for low-income families in the Richmond, Virginia community.
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Rating 3.4 out of 5 based on 17 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestLindsay Lee
2 years ago
Please don't get your wisdom teeth removed here. I got my procedure done here almost a year ago, and half of my tongue is still partially numb. There must be some nerve damage because I also get random sharp tingly pains in my face and teeth. I suspect that something went wrong during the procedure, because the Dr. started yelling at her assistant some time near the middle or the end -- they were talking in Vietnamese, so I don't know what was said. Before the surgery, I got an X-ray taken, but Dr. Lu did not inform me that there was a nerve close to one of my wisdom teeth -- I found that out from another dentist, later. I highly regret getting the surgery, and if I had known that there was a nerve so close to my tooth, I would have at least had a chance to fully consider the risks. Finally, I hardly got any explanation during and after the procedure as to what had happened. Seeing the previous poster say that they also had a bad procedure, I felt that I had to post this.
FRANK RICHARDSON
2 years ago
super bad I don't recommend it they told me they knew how to remove wisdom teeth and they did a bad procedure and they couldn't remove the wisdom tooth what they did was hurt me and damage my gum in the area where they worked on me now I have to deal with that discomfort and I don't know if I went back to normal
A A
4 years ago
Careless service, looks over busy, no talks no explination, no report on what is done and whats next.
Sisco Kidd
4 years ago
Apparently they are NOT accepting "NEW MEMBERS" when i called to make a dental appointment.... called because of the reviews and location.
A A
4 years ago
Careless service, looks over busy, no talks no explination, no report on what is done and whats next.
Sisco Kidd
5 years ago
Apparently they are NOT accepting "NEW MEMBERS" when i called to make a dental appointment.... called because of the reviews and location.
Jay Chapman
5 years ago
Dentist for me and my wife for over 4 years. Very happy with care and personal attention from Dr Lu.
Jay Chapman
6 years ago
Dentist for me and my wife for over 4 years. Very happy with care and personal attention from Dr Lu.
Minh Bui
6 years ago
Dr Lu had been a wonderful dentist for myself and my husband for over 8 years. Very nice care and always willing to accommodate our schedule for appointments.
Kevin Thompson
6 years ago
I have been very happy with dr lu for over 5 years. Recently I had a dental emergency a few hours before I was scheduled to fly out for business and dr lu saw me on short notice, a true lifesaver. A very professional and caring dentist.
Minh Bui
6 years ago
Dr Lu had been a wonderful dentist for myself and my husband for over 8 years. Very nice care and always willing to accommodate our schedule for appointments.
Kevin Thompson
7 years ago
I have been very happy with dr lu for over 5 years. Recently I had a dental emergency a few hours before I was scheduled to fly out for business and dr lu saw me on short notice, a true lifesaver. A very professional and caring dentist.
Dan Sheehan
8 years ago
You basically have to diagnose yourself and tell her whats wrong, she doesn't ask questions or really investigate anything. Every other dentist I've had has always been proactive with my care and asked me about my dental health. I don't know if I have cavities or not since the last time I went in for a cleaning. I had no say in the last procedure I had done, I had options but she just wouldn't talk to me when I asked her about it. She just stared awkwardly until I abided and let her work. No discussion of my treatment options. Bottom line, go somewhere else. This lady doesn't want to take the time with her patients.
Dan Sheehan
9 years ago
You basically have to diagnose yourself and tell her whats wrong, she doesn't ask questions or really investigate anything. Every other dentist I've had has always been proactive with my care and asked me about my dental health. I don't know if I have cavities or not since the last time I went in for a cleaning. I had no say in the last procedure I had done, I had options but she just wouldn't talk to me when I asked her about it. She just stared awkwardly until I abided and let her work. No discussion of my treatment options. Bottom line, go somewhere else. This lady doesn't want to take the time with her patients.
Chanh Bui
9 years ago
My wife and I have been very happy with Dr Lu and her team for many years. We highly recommend her for anyone looking for a nice, caring and professional dentist.
Haile Abraham
9 years ago
I agree with the previoius wiriters that I had a bad experience at this dentist office. The Dr. is trying to do everything herself from billing to doing dentsit work. She tried to over charge me, but when I called my inusrace she quickly reinbursed me the differece. She is insenstive to patients anxienty when they go to a dentist and she is not gentle whith her touches. She acts like she doesn't enjou being a dentist. I switched to another dentist now.
Peter Desear
9 years ago
Wonderful care and great with our entire family. Dr. Lu has been our dentist for years and we would highly recommend her and her team. About 2 years ago she saw us the same day when we had a dental emergency, which was a life saver. We can't thank her enough.
Haile Abraham
10 years ago
I agree with the previoius wiriters that I had a bad experience at this dentist office. The Dr. is trying to do everything herself from billing to doing dentsit work. She tried to over charge me, but when I called my inusrace she quickly reinbursed me the differece. She is insenstive to patients anxienty when they go to a dentist and she is not gentle whith her touches. She acts like she doesn't enjou being a dentist. I switched to another dentist now.
Chanh Bui
10 years ago
My wife and I have been very happy with Dr Lu and her team for many years. We highly recommend her for anyone looking for a nice, caring and professional dentist.
Peter Desear
10 years ago
Wonderful care and great with our entire family. Dr. Lu has been our dentist for years and we would highly recommend her and her team. About 2 years ago she saw us the same day when we had a dental emergency, which was a life saver. We can't thank her enough.
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