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Don't live with a damaged tooth. Call us to see if composite fillings are the best choice for you.Composite fillings are tooth-colored to provide a natural appearance and still remain as effective as other fillings. We use composite fillings to restore teeth and perfect our patient's smiles.Composite FillingsAt Oak Tree Dental in McLean, we work…

The services we offer will help keep your teeth healthy and shining bright, as long as you clean your teeth.Our dental practice strives toward a core focus of treating our patient's teeth in an efficient and comforting manner. We will ensure that all dental issues and concerns are dealt with as soon as possible.Dental PracticeAt…

When a toothache continues for several days, when a portion of the tooth breaks off, or when someone knocks a tooth out, an emergency dentist is the best course of action. It is important to save as many natural teeth as possible to preserve the dental structure, to keep the mouth in good health, and…

We can provide you with clear aligners at our McLean orthodontics office as a convenient way to straighten your teeth. If you dream of having a straight smile but are not willing to deal with the inconvenience of traditional braces, wearing aligners is an excellent alternative. Clear aligners look similar to a clear retainer that…

Are you experiencing a toothache, broken tooth, or other dental emergency? Knowing the first steps to take could make the difference in saving your tooth or having to get it replaced.The first step to treating a dental emergency is getting to the dentist within the first hour. If you have broken or chipped a tooth,…

Pregnancy is very exciting for the soon-to-be mom and family. Excitement, however, also comes with more responsibilities: to watch what you eat and drink, and to take care of your body and the precious little one. At the same time, women experience hormonal, psychological and physical changes in the body. As dental providers, we often…

Spring, summer and fall are the times of year people spend the most time outdoors being active. It is fun to participate in sports, biking, hiking and water activities. We recommend people to explore the great outdoors and participate in those activities – but we also want you to be safe in order to avoid…

Gingival Inflammation when left untreated may lead to periodontists and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is gradual and progressive breakdown of supporting structures around the tooth and leading to tooth loss.Bacterial Plaque and CalculusPathogenic bacteria present in calculus and plaque will produce toxins that will initiate body’s natural response to infection and starts to breakdown surrounding…

Cavities are formed on the teeth because of tooth damage due to dental caries. Dental caries is bacterial breakdown of tooth structures because of acid produced by the bacteria in the plaque. Dental caries is so prevalent that it affects almost everyone at some point in the Bacteria in your mouth High sugary food Frequency…

As a provider of preventative dental care in McLean, we spend much time with patients, and one thing that is clear is how much most people do not know about dentistry. Even those who are fastidious about brushing and flossing are often operating under false premises. For example, generations of kids have gone to bed…

As a local McLean dentist, we practice preventative care so that our patients can stay in excellent oral health and avoid common problems like cavities and gum disease. We begin by having the individual practice good oral hygiene at home and following it up with regular trips to our dentist office. During the appointment, we…

Root Canal treatment is cleaning the inside of the tooth and restoring the tooth to normal function. As you already know tooth has enamel, dentin and cementum. Which are hard tissues and pulp which is soft tissue inside. Pulp consists of blood vessels, connective tissue and nerve supply. On a radiograph soft tissue appears as…