Lydia Hudson Dentistry
Lydia Hudson, DDS:
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I love Dr. Hudson and her staff so much. The office is in the basement of an apartment building I lived in many moons ago. Proximity brought me there, but the honest, consistently good service draws me back from across town 12 years later. The receptionist and hygienists are friendly, laid back, and do a great job. I never have any issues with billing, and the office keeps detailed patient records. The lead hygienist is thorough but not rough and always very pleasant. And Dr. Hudson? She’s just a wonderful doctor driven by patient health, not profit. For example, I once booked an emergency next-day appointment to have a lump on the roof of my mouth examined. I was *convinced* it was oral cancer or some kind of scary growth (thank you Google). Not only did I show up 3 hours late to my appointment because I misheard 7:30AM as “10:30AM”, but it turns out I was also totally panicked about nothing. Dr. Hudson was so sweet. She listened patiently, carefully examined me, and gently explained that the bump I was feeling was completely normal ridgey palate bone, which I was more attuned to because I’d burned my mouth on hot food. She assured me it was nothing to worry about and didn’t even charge me for the exam! And she didn’t make me feel like a moron. On another visit, I brought in the night guard I wear for nighttime teeth grinding (TMJ disorder), which an oral surgeon made for me a few year prior. It was a little worn down, and I thought it might be time to get a replacement, which is fairly expensive (around $250) even with insurance. Dr. Hudson was nice enough to examine it and told me there was no rush, the device still had some life in it, and I could bring it in for a replacement when it eventually got a hole in it. Really? How many dentists/doctors do you know who turn down customers willing to shell out or blindly bill their insurance company? Dr. Hudson isn’t looking to make a buck. When I first started seeing her, I didn’t have dental insurance, and her prices were very fair. It’s clear that everyone there just really cares about patients. Come to think of it, I’m pretty bummed that when I leave DC, I’ll be leaving such a wonderful dental office. The modest digs may not be much to look at, but it’s the people working there who set it apart!

I’ve been coming to Dr. Hudson for about 3 Years now and have never had a bad experience with her or office. I’ve gone to a couple of dentists in DC try to sell you extra services or  “treatments” so that every visit is somehow $150 with your insurance. Dr Hudson has never tried any gimmicks and makes you feel like a valued patient. I cannot recommend her and her team enough. Always easy in and easy out. My visits usually take a 1/2 Max and there is plenty of free street parking

Dr. Hudson is the best. I had not been to a dentist in years, and I had a broken tooth and some cavities. She took care of me efficiently, painlessly and courteously. I could not be more happy with the results. Dr. Hudson clearly knows what she is doing and does it better than any other dentist I have ever been to. Also her staff, including Olga her assistant and Ashley the patient liaison, are professional, courteous and pleasant. I was very impressed by everyone at this office. Dr. Hudson will be my dentist from now on.

Dr Hudson is very thorough and has been my dentist for a few years now. She is very caring and nice. Admittedly I do not have any dental issues, but I have always had a good experience with her.The office is very efficient, you rarely have to wait, and the hygienist does a great job with the teeth cleaning.

I didn’t think I’d actually Yelp a dentist, let alone give a positive review. Seriously though, Dr. Hudson is THE best. I am terrified of the dentist so I hadn’t seen one in a few years. Her assistant was incredibly friendly and explained everything. Dr. Hudson herself was even more friendly! I was shocked to find out I only had a cavity which was filled with ease a week later. Pleased to say I can regularly visit the dentist’s office 😉

Dr. Hudson is amazing. I was nervous about going to the dentist in DC since I’m new here and very picky about my healthcare providers. After finding Dr. Hudson through my insurance company, I took a chance on the reviews I found here on yelp. I’m really glad I did. She was incredibly friendly and kind, made me feel very comfortable – even going so far as to explain what was going to happen and any noises I was going to hear. She was very professional, and very fast – my filling took way less time that I expected (all of 30 mins, really). I plan to go back when I have a day off to get my teeth cleaned and make sure my other fillings are ok. Definitely see her if you can!

The most comfortable cleaning I have ever had. Also needed a crown adjustment (crown was from another dentist up Wisconsin who is very expensive and highly overrated- don’t trust Washingtonian Best Dentist lists) I had been in pain for two years going in for adjustments every couple of months and resigned to the miserable situation when I saw Dr. Hudson who in a few seconds was able to correct the bite on the crown without my needing to return with the same problem…just wish I had seen her earlier because the other dentist decided to grind my healthy teeth down since he couldn’t figure out what the problem was with the crown and now my upper front tooth bangs on my lower teeth… The only concern I had was the x ray machines which seemed a bit outdated and thus might expose patients to more radiation?