While it’s rare, there are times when a sports injury or an accidental fall can cause significant dental trauma. Sometimes this can cause a tooth to break off at the gum line or to be fully knocked out of the socket. These types of dental avulsion require some immediate first aid measures while seeking dental care at Falls Church Comprehensive... read more »
Root canal therapy begins with laser dentistry. Laser dentistry has been in use for active dental services for over two decades and continues to be used for more procedures every year. Lasers have not yet been approved by the FDA, but it has been demonstrated to be highly effective with a multitude of dental procedures. For a list of incredible... read more »
When many people hear they have to get a root canal, which is also called endodontic therapy, they cringe. However, they often misunderstand the treatment. In fact, many believe untrue things about this treatment. So, to help you know a little more about endodontic therapy in Falls Church, Virginia, Dr. Bahar Rowhani and our dental team would like to share... read more »
If you’ve chipped your tooth, no matter how it happened, it’s best to keep calm and do your best to improve the situation. This can help you relieve pain and increase your chances of treatment success. To help you, our Falls Church Comprehensive Dentistry dental team has some tips and information you can use to begin treating your chipped tooth.... read more »
If you have been reticent to attend your regular dental checkup at our dental office, your chances of suffering a cavity are increased. As time goes by, a cavity will inevitably grow. Sometimes a cavity can be too large for Dr. Hauptman and Dr. Rowhani to viably repair it with a basic filling. For a tooth suffering from a cavity... read more »
The importance of a root canal cannot be understated. Root canals are used to remove the pulp from a tooth that has become damaged due to disease or infection. Although the pulp of a tooth, which rests in the root of a tooth is the life force of a tooth, it must be removed if it becomes damaged. Otherwise, the... read more »
Are you looking to improve your oral health dramatically this year? Getting the bright and healthy smile you desire does not automatically mean you must dive straight into cosmetic surgeries and enhancements. The first thing you can do is improve your natural smile by upgrading your current brushing and flossing techniques. You can preserve your oral health with dental floss... read more »
If you have had an oral setback in the form of a cavity, if left untreated, it can set your entire smile back and even lead to tooth loss. Don’t wait until it’s too late to save your teeth. Composite fillings can fix your cavities and provide your smile with the beauty and color it’s accustomed to. Are you ready to... read more »
The fight against cavities and gum disease does not have to be a stressful one. The root cause of cavities and gum disease both come from bad bacteria that bunkers down in plaque within our mouths and seeks to eat away at our tooth enamel and gum tissue. Simple steps can be taken to ensure that plaque cannot take hold... read more »
Did you know you can maintain a strong and healthy smile as you age? Well, it's true. As a senior, you can have the strong, healthy, and beautiful smile you love--you just have to do a few things. So, if you want to keep your beautiful natural teeth as you age, our experienced dental team encourages you to do the... read more »