We file your insurance with any insurance carrier that allows out of network benefits. Please call (703) 897-0463 with any questions, and our knowledgeable staff will assist you.
We are open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm by appointment.
Our office has seen children since opening in 1998. It’s great to have your children seen at an early age, around 3 years old, to start their experience with dental care off on the right track.
We offer teeth whitening that uses a prescription strength whitening gel applied to your teeth in a custom-made tray that holds the gel safely in place on your teeth. It’s completely safe and very effective.
Our dental examinations screen for oral cancer, periodontal (gum) diseases, cavities, teeth grinding (bruxism), bite imbalances and the health of your jaws’ joints (the temporomandibular joints). Please let us know if you have any concerns and we will address them at the examination.
We see emergency patients the same day to address dental emergencies.
Dr. Kassan has been treating patients with anxiety for over 25 years. He has numerous methods and tailors the treatment to manage the anxiety patients’ experience from having dental treatment.
X-rays are needed to detect cavities, bone loss, and gum disease problems that can lie below the surface undetected by even a thorough visual exam.
We accept all major credit cards and offer CareCredit dental treatment financing.
Yes. Dr. Kassan has been placing dental implants for over 25 years.
Yes. Dr. Kassan has performed thousands of root canals over his 30+ years in practice.
A root canal removes the sick or dead nerve in the tooth and replaces it with a filling material that acts like a cork in a bottle, sealing the inside of the root shut to prevent bacteria from living there.
Teeth grinding is very common, with one out of every three people doing it in their sleep. The dental term for it is bruxism. If you are waking up with sore teeth, sore muscles in your face, or a stiff jaw, you are grinding your teeth at night. We see evidence of this when teeth have worn spots, cracks or even teeth shifting from all the force applied every night. A person can put anywhere from a week to a whole month of wear on their teeth every night depending on the severity of their grinding. Believe it or not, some people aren’t aware that they are damaging their teeth with grinding until we diagnose it for them after seeing the evidence described.
The only true way to protect your teeth from grinding at night is to have an oral appliance made. There are several forms of these. The appliance recommended is tailored to your specific needs.
A retainer is an appliance that’s made to fit over your teeth to keep them from moving. They are usually made after you finish orthodontic treatment (braces). We make replacement retainers for patients that have worn out their old ones or have had enough dental work that their original retainer no longer fits.
If you are left with a space between teeth where a tooth was taken out, it should be restored with either a dental implant or a bridge. This will keep the teeth adjacent to the space and the teeth above or below the space in check, so they don’t shift and affect your bite.
A crown is like a new layer of enamel for a weakened tooth. When a tooth fractures or gets a crack in it, the tooth needs to be splinted together so it doesn’t split in half. Teeth that have been hollowed out by having a root canal performed also need to be reinforced by having a crown put over them. Teeth that have too much original tooth structure missing from a large deep cavity, or being filled and refilled too many times, cannot hold a filling. They require crowns to restore their strength so that they hold up to chewing forces.
A porcelain veneer is a new layer of enamel covering the front and top of your teeth. They’re used to correct chipped teeth, discolored teeth or to close spaces in between front teeth. Dr. Kassan has over 30 years of experience in this field.
Both have a very high success rate and have their own advantages as well as disadvantages. A dental implant replaces the missing tooth without having to involve the adjacent teeth. It requires surgery to place the implant and 3 months for the bone to grow onto the surface of the implant before you can attach a crown to it and use it. A bridge requires trimming the adjacent teeth in front and behind the space to use as crowns that hold up a floating porcelain tooth in the middle to replace the tooth that’s missing. It can all be completed in 2-3 weeks and doesn’t require surgery.
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Dentistry is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions, disorders, and diseases of the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw. Often considered necessary for complete oral health, dentistry can have an impact on the health of your entire body.
Visiting Dr. Kassan regularly will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. Dental care is important because it:
Your teeth may feel fine, but it’s still important to see Dr. Kassan regularly because problems can exist without you knowing. Your smile’s appearance is important, and Dr. Kassan can help keep your smile healthy and looking beautiful. With so many advances in dentistry, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, missing, or misshapen teeth. Treatment choices that can help you smile with confidence include:
A cavity is a small hole that forms inside the tooth because of tooth decay. Cavities are formed when plaque buildup on the outside of the tooth combines with sugars and starches in the food you eat. This produces an acid that can eat away the enamel on your tooth. If a cavity is left untreated, it can lead to more serious oral health problems. Cavities can be prevented by remembering to brush your teeth at least two times a day and floss between teeth at least once.
A filling is a synthetic material that your dentist uses to fill a cavity after all of the tooth decay has been removed. Fillings do not generally hurt because your dentist will numb your mouth with an anesthetic. Fillings are made from a composite material that bonds to your tooth.
According to your dentist and the American Dental Association, you should brush your teeth at least two times a day. Brushing keeps your teeth, gums and mouth clean and healthy by removing bacteria-causing plaque. It is also recommended that you use a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste that contains fluoride when you brush your teeth. You should spend at least a minute on the top teeth and a minute on the bottom teeth, and remember to brush your tongue; it will help keep your breath smelling fresh!
Your toothbrush will eventually wear out, especially if you are brushing your teeth twice a day for two to three minutes each time. Dr. Kassan recommends that adults and children change their toothbrush every three months. If you are using an electric toothbrush be sure to read the directions because you may not need to change toothbrush heads as frequently. Patients with gum disease are encouraged to change their toothbrush every four to six weeks to keep any bacteria from spreading. After brushing, rinse your toothbrush with hot water to kill germs and keep the bristles clean. If you’ve been sick, be sure to change your toothbrush as soon as possible.
Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease is mostly caused by plaque and bacteria buildup that is not treated in its early stage. Other causes of periodontal disease include tobacco use, teeth grinding, some medications and genetics. Gingivitis is the beginning stage of gum disease, and, if detected, is treatable. Gingivitis left untreated may turn into gum disease. Advanced gum disease will lead to tooth and bone loss and is a permanent condition. Brushing your teeth regularly and visiting the dentist every six months will help prevent gingivitis and more severe cases of periodontal disease. Common signs of gum disease:
Yes! In fact, it’s even more important that patients receiving orthodontic treatment visit their dentist regularly. With braces, food may be caught in places that your toothbrush can’t reach. This causes bacteria to build up and can lead to cavities, gingivitis and gum disease. Dr. Kassan will work closely with your orthodontist to make sure that your teeth stay clean and healthy while wearing braces.
Simply call our practice! Our front desk staff will be happy to help schedule your next dental checkup at your convenience. If you are a new patient, please let us know and we will provide you with all the information you need for your first dental visit.