Learn about TMJ & Neuromuscular Dentistry
Many Fairfax dental patients, and many more from around the country, suffer from TMJ related pain. As a leading Fairfax VA TMJ dentist, many dental procedures Dr. Kelliher provides have the potential to alter the alignment and structure of the jaw and teeth. The proper alignment of the lower jaw’s joint is essential to providing an optimal range of motion. When the joint, called the temporomandibular joint, is misaligned due to injury, disease, degeneration or poor dental work, the result can be a debilitating and painful disorder known as TMD dysfunction. Symptoms of the disorder include facial soreness, pain, clicking and locking of the jaw, tooth grinding, neck aches, headaches and excessive and uneven tooth wear. Patients may also experience ringing in...
Suffering from Missing or Chipped Teeth?
For dental patients in Northern Virginia and across the country, losing the ability to smile with confidence due to chipped or missing teeth can really put a damper on your self-esteem. Fortunately, there are various dental techniques that can restore your smile to its natural beauty and function, including crowns, veneers and dental implants. Teeth can easily chip due to tooth decay, accidents or grinding, but chipped teeth can be restored using dental crowns. The crown is installed directly on top of the chipped tooth to both cover and protect it. Crowns are an effective option for almost any chipped tooth, and they are custom-made to match your natural teeth. Chipped teeth can also be made-over using dental veneers. Made from composite resin or porcelain,...
Importance of Oral Cancer Screening & Early Detection
In the United States an estimated 36,450 new cases of cancer of the oral cavity are diagnosed annually. Nearly 7,880 people die of cancer of the oral cavity each year. As a Falls Church VA Dentist, Dr. Qureshi stresses the importance of oral cancer screening to his patients. Risk Factors Traditional risk factors for oral cancer include tobacco and alcohol use. High-risk sites in the oral cavity that have a higher rate of malignant transformation include the tongue and floor of the mouth. Cancer of the gingival (gum tissue) is less common. Symptoms Oral cancer can present with many different symptoms. Often, a non-healing ulcer (wound), whether or not it is painful, is the first presenting symptom. Other symptoms that should raise suspicion of an oral...
Learn about the Benefits of Dental Implants
For people who hide their smile due to having broken, inflected or damaged teeth, dental implants can potentially provide people with a solution to help them again to have that healthy bright smile. A great smile will improve your quality of life, the way you look, talk and of course, smile. As a leading Chicago Implant Dentist, Dr. Anil Agarwal with Winterset Dental Care, serving the greater Chicago, Illinois area for over 25 years, discusses solutions and provides the latest in dental implant treatments and technology. His award winning implant dentistry has made his practice a leading one for both the Chicago and Orland Park areas. About The Author Dr. Anil Agarwal is an award winning Prosthodontist in Orland Park, Illinois. Connect with him on...
Relax with Sedation Dentistry – Alexandria Virginia Sedation Dentist
Haven’t been to the dentist in years? Have a fear of or anxiety at the dentist? Have trouble getting numb? If any of the above applies to you, or if you would like assistance in being able to relax through your dental appointment, sedation dentistry could be an option for you. Dr. Qureshi, as a leading sedation dentist in Alexandria, Virginia, understands that some patients experience anxiety or discomfort during their dental appointments. Sedation dentistry with help to lessen any pain and anxiety you may have during your dental appointment with Dr. Qureshi....
Looking for a top cosmetic dentist in Fairfax?
Cosmetic Dentistry today can help you find the beautiful bright smile that you want and deserve. Dr. Kelliher, an award winning cosmetic dentist in Fairfax Virginia, with the Metropolitan Dental Centre, can offer options to reveal your smile. Learn more about what smile makeovers, Invisalign and dental veneers with Dr. Kelliher can do for you. You will be very pleased with the results.