When your primary teeth are replaced by your 32 adult teeth, it’s quite common to have deep pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces of the back teeth. These deeply textured areas on the biting surfaces can trap bacteria and food particles, promoting large cavities. When this happens, your dentist, Dr. Bahar Rowhani, often has to use large inlay or... read more »
Do you want to straighten your teeth, but don’t know the way to do it discreetly? If so, you are not alone. However, today, our professional staff here at Falls Church Comprehensive Dentistry in Falls Church, Virginia, is excited to share with you the clear way to Invisalign® and why to choose that as your teeth-straightening treatment. Invisalign is a... read more »
Your bridge was designed to replace a lost tooth and fortify the two neighboring teeth. It was custom crafted in a professional dental lab from artificial materials that are not subject to tooth decay. However, it is still possible for a blow to the face or something like grinding your teeth at night to cause chips, cracks or fractures in... read more »
Do you suffer from dry mouth? If so, then our Falls Church Comprehensive Dentistry team is here to help you! Dry mouth in Falls Church, Virginia, is inconvenient and bothersome. It is often a result of the following things: -Dehydration: Not drinking enough water can dry out your mouth. -Being active: Because athletes inhale mostly through the mouth, intensive exercise... read more »
If you look at your teeth in the mirror and lament that your smile isn’t as bright as it used to be, we can help. There are many reasons that our smiles go dull, so knowing about them can help you fight against them to keep a beautiful smile. Why is it that we feel our smile has lost its... read more »
Our Falls Church Comprehensive Dentistry team recommends brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Brushing can help you deeply clean your smile and boost your oral health. However, that’s only possible if you properly brush your teeth each time. So, to help you make sure you’re getting the most out of your brushing technique,... read more »
As your child’s permanent molars emerge from their gums, it’s natural for there to be deep pits and fissures on their biting surfaces. Even though this helps your child efficiently chew and grind hard foods, it can also serve as a trap for plaque and residual food particles. If these areas are not thoroughly cleaned by daily brushing, it can... read more »
Severe tooth decay that goes untreated can ravage a tooth so severely that it is completely lost. Even if the remnant of the root in the socket doesn’t give you pain, it’s still a good idea to have the tooth restored. Beyond simply impeding your ability to chew food efficiently, the other teeth in your mouth can start to twist... read more »
Long-term problems with periodontal disease, tooth decay or major dental issues can severely compromise the full function of your mouth. Beyond impairing your ability to adequately chew food, they can impact your speech and leave you feeling self-conscious about your smile. In a case like this, your dentist, Dr. Bahar Rowhani, might recommend restoring the full function and appearance of... read more »
It’s relatively common for someone to accidentally bite their tongue while eating food or chewing gum. While this might give you a zap of pain, it rarely results in a drastic injury. There are some unusual situations however, when a fall, blow to the face or other accident can cause a significant tongue injury. In extreme cases some people have even bitten... read more »