Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Waldorf Dental Practice for Modern, Comfortable Care
For nearly three decades, Peterson & Reddy Dental Care has served families in Waldorf, LaPlata, and Southern Maryland with comprehensive oral healthcare. Our practice combines advanced technology with personalized attention to deliver lasting solutions for optimal dental health. Led by Dr. Donald Peterson and Dr. Ajay Reddy, our team prioritizes patient comfort while offering services like CEREC crowns, Invisalign, and dental implants. We emphasize evidence-based treatments and transparent communication, ensuring patients understand all available options.Our commitment to staying current with industry advancements allows us to provide efficient, minimally invasive care tailored to individual needs. From routine cleanings to complex restorative procedures, we strive to create positive experiences that foster lifelong oral health. Our family-oriented approach ensures a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and at ease throughout their treatment journey.
Services
General Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Invisalign
Emergency Care
Preventive Services
Restorative Treatments
Teeth Whitening
Periodontal Therapy
Oral Cancer Screening
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 30 years of combined dental expertise in Southern Maryland
- Advanced technology for precise, efficient treatments
- Personalized care with transparent treatment explanations
- Comprehensive services from routine to complex procedures
- Family-friendly, stress-free dental environment
What people say
Highly recommended
Professional and knowledgeable
Feel like family
Stress-free experience
Timely appointments
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions using titanium posts and custom crowns. Our guided surgery techniques ensure precise placement for natural-looking results that restore function and aesthetics. Patients benefit from improved chewing ability, facial structure preservation, and long-term durability exceeding traditional bridges or dentures. Our team handles both implant placement and restoration in-house.
Invisalign
Invisalign treatment straightens teeth discreetly using custom-made clear aligners. This orthodontic solution addresses crowding, spacing, and bite issues without traditional metal braces. Patients appreciate the removable design for eating and cleaning, with treatment plans tailored to individual tooth movement requirements through advanced digital imaging technology.
General Dentistry
Our preventive services include exams, cleanings, and early disease detection to maintain optimal oral health. We emphasize patient education about proper hygiene techniques while offering restorative treatments like fillings and crowns. Regular checkups help prevent complications through timely intervention, ensuring comprehensive care for patients of all ages in a comfortable setting.
Emergency Dental Care
We provide prompt care for dental trauma including cracked teeth, knocked-out teeth, and severe toothaches. Our emergency services prioritize pain relief and infection prevention through immediate interventions like root canals or extractions when necessary. Patients receive after-hours contact information for urgent situations requiring same-day attention.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic treatments improve dental aesthetics through veneers, bonding, and professional whitening. We address discoloration, chips, and misshapen teeth using minimally invasive techniques that maintain natural tooth structure. Custom treatment plans combine multiple procedures to create harmonious, confidence-boosting smiles while ensuring functional improvements.
People
Donald Peterson
DDS, MAGD
Dr. Peterson brings decades of experience in general and restorative dentistry, focusing on long-term oral health solutions. He emphasizes patient education and conservative treatment approaches while maintaining membership in professional organizations like the American Dental Association.
Ajay Reddy
DDS, FAGD
Dr. Reddy specializes in cosmetic and implant dentistry with advanced training in smile transformations. His patient-centered approach combines technical expertise with personalized care, ensuring comfortable experiences while achieving functional and aesthetic treatment outcomes for diverse dental needs.
Questions
What dental specialties do you offer?
We provide general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry including implants, Invisalign, and emergency care. Our team handles routine checkups to complex procedures in one convenient location.
Do you accept dental emergencies?
Yes, we prioritize emergency cases and provide after-hours contact information for urgent situations requiring immediate attention outside regular business hours.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards, insurance plans, and offer flexible payment arrangements. Our staff will review financial options during your initial consultation.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our Waldorf office during business hours or use our online contact form to request an appointment. New patient consultations include comprehensive dental assessments.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
We offer extended weekday hours Tuesday and Thursday until 6 PM. While we're closed Saturdays and Sundays, emergency patients can reach our on-call team after hours.