Gordon Center for General & Advanced Dentistry in Gaithersburg | Locations, Category, Services Offered, Prices List, Top Ratings, Prices, Reviews & More

My 1st trip to see a dentist in my lifetime, was as a 21 year-old. Dr. Leonard Gordon was referred to me by 2 of my friends and co-workers (Crystie & Revonne) . You may ask why I waited so long to see a dentist? Well, I grew up poor in Mississippi, born as the 2nd of 7 children reared by my now deceased parents (both parents were educators). We did not have dental insurance, so there were no regular cleanings for us. The only time we sought dental intervention is when we were in severe pain. When I arrived to Dr. Gordon, the 21 years of neglect was evident. I needed several cavities, and as for the initial cleaning, my mouth was in such bad shape, the cleaning had to be spread across 4 visits. Thankfully, none of my teeth needed to be pulled. So even though my teeth were in bad shape, I was smiling with the originals. I am pleased to report that after 37 years of tender love and care from Dr. Gordon and crew, I am still smiling with the originals. I have lived in various locations in the DC metropolitan area (Gaithersburg, Alexandria, Greenbelt, Bowie). Although most people would probably have changed to a closer dentist, I did not want to do that. Although it meant longer commutes for dental cleanings, I decided that Dr, Gordon was the only dentist for me. You may say that I must be crazy, driving from Bowie MD to Gaithersburg for dentists appointments. This was the right choice, and the only choice for me. I am happy with my decision, and the results are evident. 8 years ago, I was having some bone deterioration, and was referred to a specialist who felt that the tooth in that area would eventually have to be removed. Well, Dr, Gordon went out on a limb to do all that he could to save that tooth. He performed a deep cleaning, and gave me some Placid Arestin medication that stopped the bone deterioration, and turned the situation around totally. That was in 2015. 8 years later, everything is looking good and the tooth that the specialist thought I would loose, is still a key player of the original smile mentioned earlier. There is so much more I can say. Dr. Gordon and his staff are friendly, and provide the best customer service and care. Even though I am not good about brushing and flossing as often as I should, The cleanings I receive are usually pain-free. Trust me when I tell you these people know their stuff. They are real people who care about you as a person. They focus on keeping you healthy. If you need a good dentist, don’t hesitate to give the Gordon Center a try. You won’t regret it.

I have been going to Dr. Leonard Gordon for more than 15 years and have been seeing Dr. David Gordon since he joined the practice. Since the moment I first walked in their door, I felt comfortable, which is saying a lot, because I am not usually a fan of dentists. But they are different in the greatest way possible. From the doctors, to the hygienists, to Billie the receptionist and office manager, it feels more like meeting family friends than going to the doctors. I also would not normally go to a dentist that doesn’t take insurance; I never had in the past, but for Dr.’s Gordon I do. I first met them when another dentist recommended lots of work and I wanted a second opinion. And Dr. Gordon explained to me that I actually didn’t need this work, and likely was only being recommended the work because it was covered by my insurance. And it was basically a light switch that went off in my head.

Billie fills out all the forms and paperwork for my insurance, so it’s really not any additional headache at all. The reason I have decided to write a review of the practice now is because I had some work completed recently that my insurance company didn’t want to pay for it, so the office wrote a letter to the insurance company on my behalf and I ended up getting reimbursed. Which is just above and beyond what I would expect, so I wanted to recognize them for going so far out of their way to help me out. Even though I have moved to the west coast, I am keeping Dr.’s Leonard and David Gordon as my dentists and I will schedule my future appointments around when I return to town to visit family.

***Update 2/10/21 I visited Dr Gordon today for the first time in over a year, and was so impressed by the protocols the staff has put in place to keep the office clean and the staff and patients safe. I have been EXTREMELY cautious visiting any doctors for fear of putting myself or any of my high risk loved ones in danger of contracting Covid. Dr Gordon’s office knew that I was nervous and went above and beyond to relieve my anxiety. They were thorough, but still got me in and out of the office quickly and efficiently- all while exhibiting kindness and compassion. In addition to their kindness, they are wonderful dentists, and honest people. I cannot recommend them enough!!

Since moving to the DC area I had struggled to find an honest, dependable dentist and I am so happy to finally have found one with Dr Gordon. I was seeing a dentist close to my home just out of convenience, but they wanted to do all sorts of unnecesaary work! My husband asked me to go see Dr Gordon for a second opinion, and although I was put off by the 30min drive from our home, it was the best decision I could have made. He re-examined my X-rays and agreed that I didn’t need any of the 6 procedures the other dentist had recommended (and tried to scare me into getting!) He also fixed a small chip in my tooth right there on the spot (I wasn’t scheduled for that) so that I wouldn’t have to make another trip back to the office. It was by far the best dental experience I have had in the DC area!!!