Corrective jaw surgery is well-known for treating severe bite issues, but that’s just one reason to consider jaw surgery. Keep reading to explore seven issues that corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) resolves.
Jul 6th, 2021
Corrective jaw surgery is well-known for treating severe bite issues, but that’s just one reason to consider jaw surgery. Keep reading to explore seven issues that corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) resolves.
Traumatic facial injuries, including broken teeth, intraoral lacerations, and broken facial bones, can affect your ability to use your mouth. As we treat facial injuries, we focus on aesthetics and functionality. Read on to learn more.
If you still have your wisdom teeth, should you get them removed? In this article, we explore the top five reasons to consider wisdom tooth extraction at Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery.
Are you new to 3D dental imaging? Here at Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Impact Surgery, we offer iCAT™ imaging. In this article, we explore who might need 3D imaging and the benefits of this innovative imaging technology.
Learning about the signs and symptoms of oral cancer can ensure that you detect and report any potential problems as soon as possible. In this article, we cover the top five signs of oral cancer and what to do if you notice them.
Are you deciding between dentures and dental implants? Dental implants may be the best choice for replacing missing teeth, whether you want to replace one tooth or an entire row of teeth. Read on to explore additional benefits of implants.
What is implant surgery like? What should you expect during the recovery period? In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about implant recovery from your first 24 hours to the weeks afterward.
Are dentures right for you? Or are implants the better option? Perhaps implant-retained dentures are the solution you’ve needed. Find out what implant-retained dentures are and how they can improve your oral health.
If you’re missing a tooth (or several teeth), you’re probably exploring your options for restoring your smile. Dental implants are a popular option, but are they right for you? Keep reading to find out.
Are you missing one or more teeth? If you are considering dental implants, you might wonder how you’ll care for them. In this guide, we’ll explore the top tips for taking care of your new implants to get the most satisfaction.
Only about 2-5% of individuals experience dry sockets after an extraction, but it’s worth knowing the signs of dry socket so you can get the treatment you need. Keep reading to learn the signs of dry socket — and how it’s treated.
Dermal fillers are one of the most requested aesthetic services. Fillers are a non-surgical option for enhancing your appearance and turning back the hands on the clock. Here’s what you need to know.
Do you have a severe bite problem? What about constant jaw pain? You’re not stuck living with the symptoms of a misaligned jaw. Corrective jaw surgery can help your jaw work properly. Here are 8 signs you should consider jaw surgery.
Are your wisdom teeth bothering you? If your teeth are impacted, growing in improperly and causing you pain or difficulty, is surgery the best option? Let’s explore your treatment options for impacted wisdom teeth.
At times, something can stand in the way of getting dental implants. A sinus lift is a procedure that can help your dreams of a dental implant come true. But what’s involved in a sinus lift? We’ve got the scoop here.
Are you trying to decide between dentures and implants? You have another option: All-On-4 implants. All-On-4 implants provide affordable, same-day results. Continue reading to learn about the many benefits of All-On-4 implants.
A bone graft may make the difference between your ability to receive a dental implant or not. There are several types of bone grafts, and we offer a variety of them. Continue reading to learn how they work.
Do you have pain in your jaw area? Believe it or not, Botox does more than smooth away wrinkles. Botox can ease pain and reduce symptoms associated with TMJ disorders. Keep reading to learn how Botox can give you relief.
Losing your teeth is a blow to your oral health and your ego. Even though 120 million men and women in the US have lost at least one tooth, it’s not a group you ever wanted to join. Isn’t there some way you can get your teeth and your smile back?
Surgical orthodontic treatments can fix smiles plagued by jaw abnormalities and misaligned teeth. Are you a good candidate for this treatment? Here’s how to know.
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Pharmacology DECLASSIFIED: Management of Acute Dental Pain and Appropriate Prescribing Practices
Summer Fun In The Sun! This past month all our team got together to enjoy some quality time together, outside of the office. We had everyone from our Burke, Reston and Alexandria office join us at Burke Lake Park.
Welcome to NOVA OMS new Reston office! Earlier this year, our Reston office was relocated to a different part of Reston. No worries, we didn’t go too far. We’re only 0.7 miles away from our old office.
Improving Patient Safety: An Analysis of Dental Risks and Liabilities We had our last continued education lecture of 2017 last month and it was great! We had the pleasure of working with Fortress Insurance Company
Sedation dentistry is a technique used to help people who suffer from dental anxiety. It uses a mild sedative to induce a relaxed, calm state free from any stress or tension.
We hope that everyone’s summer ended on a successful note! As we all welcome the fall season, hot cider and sweet treats, we have one more person we’d like to welcome…
In September, Nobel Biocare and Vision Artist Dental Lab partnered with us to provide our referring doctors with a hands-on experience. This course provided a brief overview of surgical protocol.
This past Tuesday, June 13th we hosted our second CE event of the year, sponsored by Keystone at Landini Brothers in Alexandria, VA. We had the pleasure of having doctor Mariano Polack, DDS, MS as our speaker.
We would like to congratulate Drs. Naimi, Yaghmai and Patterson for making it as “Top Dentist 2017” on the Washingtonian.
Oral Pathology This past month, on Thursday April 20th we hosted our first Continued Education Event of 2017. We had Dr. John Svirsky, cover the topic of oral pathology.
Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth The wisdom teeth are the last set of molars, which usually emerge during the late teens or early twenties. Most people do not have enough room in their jaw to accommodate them.
Dental implants are the best possible choice for replacement of missing teeth. Thanks to innovations in the implant process, you can even get your new teeth in one day.
Peak inside our newest office located in Alexandria, Virginia. We are so excited to continue serving the Northern Virginia community with our new office located off of Duke Street in Alexandria, Virginia.
Receding gums usually occur as a result of long-term or severe gum disease. Gum disease must be treated before dental implants can be placed to ensure your healing after the procedure is successful. If you have receding gums or other signs of gum disease,
If you were born without some of your teeth, or if teeth are not present in the jawbone after your baby teeth fall out, you might want to have these missing teeth replaced.
Sleep apnea is a condition in which you actually stop breathing for a short period of time, usually multiple times during the night. It severely disrupts your sleep schedule, making it difficult if not impossible to get enough rest.
Dental anxiety can present a serious problem for people who suffer from it. They tend to avoid the dentist, allowing problems to become serious before they are finally treated. Fortunately, sedation dentistry can help.
If you are experiencing persistent pain, discomfort, or swelling in the back part of your jaw, and you still have your wisdom teeth, consult with your dentist to see if this last set of molars might be the culprit.
For those who experience extreme anxiety when they visit the dentist, sedation dentistry can be very helpful. With sedation, you can remain calm and anxiety-free throughout your visit to the dentist, even if you are having numerous restorations done.
If you’ve lost one or more teeth, tooth replacement is an important part of your dental care. Without it, you could face a variety of problems in the future as your remaining teeth move out of position.
Many people see the loss of a single tooth as little more than a cosmetic issue, particularly if the tooth is not visible when you smile.
Dental implants provide a state-of-the-art, realistic long-term option for tooth replacement. Traditional implants require a few weeks for the full procedure, but in some cases, with new techniques and advancements, you can have same day tooth replacement.
Dental anxiety is a common problem that can cause people to avoid going to the dentist, sometimes for long periods—even years at a time.
If you have missing teeth, you can regain your smile with dental implants. Implants replace your entire tooth, including the root, giving you a perfect, low-maintenance smile and helping you maintain your jawbone health.
Having braces placed on your teeth is a complex process. It involves evaluating your teeth, the way your bite should be, and what approaches will be best to move your teeth into proper position.
If you have a single missing tooth, you have a variety of options for tooth replacement. These include traditional options like partial dentures as well as dental implants. You and your dentist can determine the best option for your individual situation.
Dental implants are placed in a surgical procedure. Anesthesia is necessary for your comfort during the surgery. You may or may not require general anesthetic depending upon the number of implants you have placed.
Wisdom teeth often need to be removed because they are impacted. This means they can’t emerge all the way from the gums.
Because wisdom teeth are large and the last molars to arrive, often there isn’t enough room for them to emerge properly. In these cases, they need to be extracted.
Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to emerge. They usually arrive in your late teens or early twenties. Many people don’t have enough room for their wisdom teeth and so much have them extracted.
Traditional dental implants have been a preferred option for many years. This type of implant uses a single implant—basically an artificial root—to support each individual new tooth.
Sedation dentistry is an extremely helpful technique for those who experience anxiety related to dental visits. Dental anxiety is very common, and leads many people to avoid the dentist entirely.
Dental implants can be used to replace any missing tooth, whether it’s an incisor or a molar. A single tooth can be replaced with an implant, or all of your teeth if necessary. Each implant has its own individual root, as well as the visible crown.
Dental implants are an excellent way to replace missing teeth. Almost anyone who has lost a tooth, or multiple teeth, can benefit from them. However, some factors can adversely affect the likelihood of a successful implant procedure.
Many people find visiting the dentist to be difficult due to their anxiety. Even a routine office visit can make them very nervous or uncomfortable, and dental work like restorations makes this anxiety even worse.
Dental anxiety can make it difficult for you to receive appropriate dental care. If you’re extremely anxious or experience panic attacks or a severe gag reflex at the dentist, sedation dentistry might be a good solution for you.
The removal of wisdom teeth is a common occurrence—almost everyone will have at least one of these large back molars removed, usually during late adolescence or early adulthood. Extraction sometimes requires oral surgery.
