Georgetown Smile

Guided by Dr. A. J. Peretz, Georgetown Smile provides Washington, D.C., patients with quality, affordable restorative and cosmetic dental care. Georgetown Smile’s cosmetic dentistry options include porcelain veneers, Invisalign teeth straightening, and teeth whitening. The latter treatment features an advanced tray whitening system, improving patients’ smiles by as much as eight shades.

With an emphasis on patient comfort, Georgetown Smile offers a number of amenities, such as beverages, headphones with soothing music, headrest cushions, and flat screen TVs. Georgetown Smile also provides nitrous oxide and oral sedation options for individuals undergoing complex procedures and for those with a fear of dental work.

Georgetown Smile patients benefit from state-of-the-art intraoral cameras that accurately capture images of the mouth from several angles, allowing dentists to pinpoint problem areas. The technology also permits patients to view and better understand their teeth, which underlines the importance of proper oral healthcare.

Dr. Peretz assembled the current Georgetown Smile team in 2007, a decade after earning his D.D.S. at Howard University. His professional credentials include completion of a general practice residency at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, as well as several continuing education courses. Dr. Peretz’s colleagues at Georgetown Smile include Dr. Lindsay Friedman, three registered dental hygienists, a dental assistant, and office and marketing staff members.

Located on MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Georgetown Smile lies just minutes from Georgetown University. The practice maintains affordability for the community, offering a $99 “get acquainted” special for first-time patients without insurance. Included in this one-time service are digital x-rays, an oral exam, and a fluoride cleaning.

Georgetown Smile also helps patients manage the cost of dental work through membership in the CareCredit system. Under CareCredit, patients accrue no interest during a promotional period of 6-24 months, with minimal monthly installments required thereafter. Additionally, individuals retain the option of paying their balances in full during the promotional period. Another Georgetown Smile benefit for the uninsured is the Diamond Plan. For less than $200 annually, Diamond Plan members receive two cleanings and a 30 percent discount