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Common
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Where is your office
located? |
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We are located a minute
away from Reston Town Center, at the corner of Fairfax County Pkwy.
and Sunrise Valley Drive. |
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Q:
My child is very active
in sports. Is there anything I can do to protect her teeth? |
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Prevention is the best
form of medicine and most organized sports do have some type of
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but, accidents
can occur anywhere. We offer various styles of protective mouth guards
for children and adults that can be |
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customized with
team or personal favorite colors. Go to
Glidewell Labs for additional information. |
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Q:
What type of toothbrush
should I use? |
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While many patients have
switched to a battery powered toothbrush (Braun Ultra or Sonicare),
most people do well with a |
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soft or
ultra-soft brush from a reputable manufacturer. But dont forget the
floss. Speak to your hygienist about frequency |
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and technique
or click on
Oral B for
more information.. |
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Q:
Will your office help
submit my insurance claims? |
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We will be happy to fill
out and submit claims to your primary insurance company. |
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See
New Patients for more information on
insurance coverage. |
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Q:
Do I, or my child, need
sealants? |
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Sealants can
help to reduce or even eliminate the risk of decay on the chewing
surfaces of teeth in both children and adults. |
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A sealant is a
clear, or milky, plastic material that is bonded to the chewing
surfaces of back teeth. This sealant acts as a |
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barrier similar
to wax on a car. |
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Q:
I am an adult, why do I
need fluoride? |
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Most people
recognize the benefits of fluoride as a cavity fighter for children
but do not know what else it can do. Most |
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importantly,
fluoride fights the same cavity causing bacteria in those over 18 as
it does in children. Fluoride also can help to reduce |
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tooth
sensitivity due to gum recession, improve your gum health, minimize
white spots around braces, make your existing fillings and |
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crowns last
longer, improve dental implant maintenance and even reverse early
cavities. |
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Q:
At what age should I
bring my child in for their first visit? |
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The American
Dental Association recommends as early as two months after the first
tooth comes in, or age one. We are more |
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interested in your child having a fun first visit than stressing the
proper flossing technique. Our prize basket seems to be every |
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childs highlight. |
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