Peter P. Michael, DDS

If you're nervous about going to the dentist- you don't have to be nervous about going to see Dr. Michael.
About a year ago I got serious about getting my (dental) health in order and went to Dr. Michael after years of being too nervous to make it to a dentist's chair. You know how that works- you're nervous to go and the longer it takes to get there the worse the situation becomes- it's compounding.
Dr. Michael was friendly and welcoming. I had some gum issues which he quickly saw. I was mortified and disappointed in myself and he was just so kind and nonjudgmental. He referred me to an amazing

I yet have to meet a dentist who would give a patient their X-Ray without even asking and only because he believed it to be my property as I had already paid for the services he rendered. Dr. Michael is honest, kind and thorough. After the appointment I found out that the lady at the reception is his wife, who is equally nice and courteous. He will be my dentist for as long as possible.

Dr. Michael and his team are always professional, always on time and always welcoming. It's been a pleasure for me and my husband to have him for our dentist. The office is soothing. We travel a good distance to hos office, but it is well worth it.

Dr. Michael provides excellent dentistry at a reasonable price. I am very satisfied with the care and treatment I receive. Highly recommend.

Just want to reiterate what the other reviewers have said. I've been going to Dr. Michael for 7 years. No upselling, no needless procedures. He does the cleaning himself, so he really gets to know your teeth! :-) I've never had a problem with billing because Maryann understands how the insurance companies charge and is always upfront with what I will owe.

Dr.Michael and his wife were so great and helpful! Good people, good environment.

Dr. Michael is, bar none, the best dentist I have ever had. I have had a lot of dental issues in the past, some of which cause recurring headaches. Since finding Dr. Michael, those issues have been diminishing. He does cleanings himself, and his office is never over booked. Because he's not running a patient mill, I rarely even see another patient, much less have to sit in his waiting room with anyone else. He discusses all options, takes his time with me, and is very conservative about the work he proposes.

His office staff is marvelous, too. His receptionist is exceptionally pleasant

I have had serious dental problems since childhood and as an adult flitted around from one dentist to another. Ten years ago I found Dr. Michael and haven't had to look for another doctor since. He is talented and thorough and patient and very nice. He has had to make up the most amazing temporary structures to carry me from one dental procedure to the next. Most importantly though is that I have never felt any judgement about the sorry state of my teeth. i think he is genuinely empathetic regarding the needs of his patients.

Dr. Michaels is great. I've only had one visit so far, but feel relieved to have finally found a dentist in DC who does not pressure patients into yearly full set x rays if they have healthy teeth and who is not eager to do work unless it is necessary. A colleague recommended Dr. Michaels to me, based on the quality of his work and his integrity, and I'm glad I heeded his advice. Dr. Michaels also handles the cleaning himself and patiently answered my questions.

The office is no frills. Having had other dentists who have more amenities, but are not necessary as skilled or as honest

Scared to death of dentistry. Had a bad experience a year ago, decided to get a new dentist. Dr. Michaels was great and walkable from home, so that's a bonus. Seriously thrilled with my experience(at the dentist!? who says that).

He's just great. Thoughtful, patient, practical and extremely helpful. He's no where near my work or home, but I gladly commute to his office.

Dr. Michael is an outstanding and efficient dentist. I lucked on to his calendar during a minor dental emergency and I'm so glad that I did. Highly recommended.

We've been going to Dr. Michael for about two years now. We love the mom and pop-ness (he's the dentist; she's behind the desk), the non-pushy approach regarding teeth frills, the many years of experience, the conservativeness (I'm going on two years now w/no problems keeping alive a tooth that two other dentists wanted to gut), and the multiple dental plans accepted. Ditto to the many other reviews here, including some by folks who seem to have a LOT of time to detail their reviews!! :)

Great Dentist. No frills, no upselling, just clean, healthy teeth. 4.5 stars.

I moved up to DC a few years ago and hadn't really found a dentist that I like... until now. Dr. Michael was kind, friendly, quiet, confident, comforting, and honest. His wife works the front desk and is lovely.

For me, Dr. Michael did all the work himself (unlike a lot of dentists where the technician does the cleaning and the dentist just pokes around).

He cleaned my teeth, did some flossing and polishing, said that he didn't see any cavities and that my teeth looked good.

He could have easily made

I loved my dentist in SF and I really wasn't thrilled at the prospect of finding a new one, but thanks to Yelp I found Dr. Michael and he's excellent!

I went in for my first cleaning about a week ago and I found Dr. Michael to be very friendly, honest and gentle as well. Also, the lady at the front desk is very nice which is always a plus.

If you need a new dentist definitely visit Dr. Michael!

Great, honest old school family dentist. Decades of experience and fair prices. Over years I have come to realize that the best dentists don't have websites or flashy offices. Dr Michael fits the bill. Highly recommended.

The reviews are true: nice, sensible, fast. Very easy to get an appointment too. An efficient operation. I walked, but some might have difficulty with parking, but I am not certain. If you know the area, youll find a spot on a side street off Nebraska would be my guess.

Dr. Michael is fantastic. I went to him for a cleaning, after going to another dentist in the area who tried to charge me WAY more than her pre-stated rate. The other dentist also told me that I had a cavity, which I was hesitant to believe, since I've never had a cavity in my life. I went to see Dr. Michael, and he said that I didn't have any cavities, and that I'd probably never have one. He is completely reasonable and doesn't try to gouge you, like other dentists might do. I've also never had more comfortable dental visits - fast, painless, terrific. He is a really

Dr. Michael is the most trustworthy, conscientious, and skilled dentist I have ever been to and I say this after having had a lot of different dentists over many years. He has had to redo a lot of work that another dentist did in the last couple of years. He is very careful and he has very good judgment. I have been to so many dentists who I didn't feel really cared about me as a human being and who have done bad work even though they charged me a lot. Dr. Michael has noticed things about my teeth and dental work that other dentists have not and it has made a positive difference in my

Dr. Michael is outstanding. He does everything himself, is very personalized, and he is fast and efficient.

PoThe best thing is that I trust him. Unlike other dentists, he didn't try to upsell a bunch of junk like electric toothbrushes or teeth whitenings. Gets in, does the job quickly and effectively, and gets out. When he finds something wrong (legitimately wrong!) he takes the time to explain what you need to do and I trusted him completely.

Also, when I asked him about an electirc toothbrush, he didn't try and sell me on something. Explained that medical evidence didn't support