To help you have a successful and stress-free dental appointment, our Falls Church Comprehensive Dentistry team is happy to tell you what to expect when you come into our office for a teeth-whitening appointment. The more you know, the more relaxed and prepared you will feel in the dental chair. When you come in to meet with Dr. Bahar Rowhani,... read more »
As your child’s permanent molars and premolars emerge, it’s quite common for the biting surfaces of these teeth to be deeply textured with deep pits and fissures. A deeply textured biting surface is an evolutionary trait that helped our ancient ancestors more efficiently chew and grind tough foods. Unfortunately, residual food particles and plaque can often become trapped in these... read more »
When dental implants first appeared on the oral health care scene, they were primarily used to replace a single missing tooth. Over the course of the past two decades, dental implant technology has continued to evolve. Now dental implants can be used to mount a bridge to restore an area of your mouth where you have lost multiple teeth. The... read more »
The primary teeth, which are also called “baby teeth,” are as important as the adult permanent teeth. Baby teeth help your child eat and speak. They also guide the permanent teeth into their proper positions. If a baby tooth is lost too soon, the permanent teeth may drift into the vacant space, which makes it difficult for other adult teeth... read more »
We can probably all agree: toothaches are the worst. They hurt, they prevent you fully enjoying your favorite food, and they always seem to show up at the worst time. But notwithstanding how awful they are, people are often hesitant to seek treatment. They fear needing a root canal, which they fear may cause more pain than their toothache. But... read more »
As you probably know, smoking can lead to a variety of problems. For instance, you probably know that smoking can lead to a few issues. For example, you probably know that your teeth can yellow and your breath can be negatively affected. But do you know about the more serious health issues that can result from smoking? Sadly, even your... read more »
Can you name every type of tooth in your mouth? Do you know how many of each tooth you have or what your teeth do? Generally, every mouth has four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Children typically have twenty primary teeth while adults usually have thirty-two. As you probably know, each type of tooth serves different functions.... read more »
If you experience tooth sensitivity, there is help on the horizon! Dentin is the layer under the tooth’s enamel containing microscopic tubules filled with nerve endings. In a healthy tooth, the enamel in a crown protects the more sensitive layer of dentin underneath while cementum protects dentin that reaches below the crown to the roots. For people who have tooth... read more »
Dental care is extremely successful, and it’s even more successful when practices use the best technology available, which is why our team at Falls Church Comprehensive Dentistry happily uses dental lasers for many different reasons! Dental lasers are great hand-held tools that give Dr. Bahar Rowhani the control they needs and they also make patients more comfortable in the dental... read more »
The American Center for Disease Control estimates that over 50% of all adults over the age of 30 have some degree of gum disease. Hardened tartar at the gum line is the most common cause infection and inflammation of the gum tissues. The initial form of gum disease is gingivitis. Early symptoms include inflamed or red gums that bleed easily... read more »