Dr.s Movaghari and Urteaga and our staff are committed to a standard of dental care excellence that is personalized to meet the individual needs of our patients. We believe that our patients and their families deserve nothing less than a comprehensive oral care treatment plan.
To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
In the dental care industry, you build a foundation of trust by treating your patients as unique individuals with specific needs. This foundation is vital to our success. We understand that some patients are uneasy about dental visits and we strive to make a difference by providing a relaxing and positive experience for each and every patient that comes to us for dental care. You can be assured thatDr.s Movaghari and Urteagaand our entire team is dedicated to providing you with outstanding, personalized care and to make your every visit as comfortable and rewarding as possible.
In our practice, each and every team member is a true believer in preventative dental care and ongoing education. These are the keys to optimal dental health for our patients and success in our practice. We endeavor to provide dental health care services, as opposed to mere disease care. As professionals in the dental care industry, we know that routine cleanings, regular flossing, sealants, and fluoride treatments are beneficial in maintaining good oral health and in preventing dental disease.
As dental health professionals, we want all of our patients to know that we are a team of highly-trained and skilled clinicians. We take great pride in providing the care your family needs to keep smiling. To provide quality service and superior results, each of us is committed to ongoing education in the field and practice of dentistry. Dr.s Movaghari and Urteaga and our staff regularly attend lectures, meetings, and dental conventions. We aim to stay informed of new products, treatments, and techniques. We ask our providers to brief us on the latest developments in equipment, so that our office can provide state-of-the-art dental care.
In addition, our practice is a member of the American Dental Association, the Northern Virginia Dental Society, and the Virginia Dental Association. These key memberships also help us stay abreast of the changes in our profession.
Sometimes, teeth become fractured by trauma, grinding, or biting on hard objects. In other cases, fillings, crowns, and other restorative devices can be damaged or fall out of the mouth completely. If there is severe pain, it is essential to contact our office immediately. The pain caused by dental emergencies almost always gets worse without treatment, and dental issues can seriously jeopardize physical health.
If a tooth has been avulsed, it is essential to see a dentist immediately. When a tooth exits the mouth, tissues, nerves, and blood vessels become damaged. If the tooth can be placed back into its socket within an hour, there is a chance the tissues will grow to support the tooth once again.
Usually, a crown or filling comes loose while eating. Once it is out of the mouth, the affected tooth may be incredibly sensitive to temperature changes and pressure. Crowns generally become loose because the tooth beneath is decaying. The decay causes shape changes in the teeth meaning that the crown no longer fits.
The nature of the break or fracture will limit what we are able to do. If a fracture or crack extends into the root, root canal therapy is often the most effective way to retain the tooth. In the case of a complete break, your dentist will usually affix the fragment back onto the tooth as a temporary measure.
When a tooth has been dislodged or loosened from its socket by trauma or decay, it might be possible to save it. If the tooth remains in the mouth still attached to the blood vessels and nerves, there is a good chance root canal therapy will not be necessary.
Dental implants are a replacement for natural tooth roots, without which the jawbone can shrink. Unlike traditional dentures or dental bridges, dental implants can prevent jawbone shrinkage and the unwanted physical appearances of this malady. Any person who is missing one or more teeth is a candidate for dental implants. Dr.s Movaghari and Urteaga or one of our trained staff may discuss the role of dental implants in your overall dental care assessment.
In a situation where there are one or a number of missing teeth, dental implants work to help preserve the surrounding natural teeth without having to grind them down to be used as anchors for dental bridges. Additionally, dental implants are a more permanent solution, as there are no loose parts or adjustments to be made.
Replacement teeth, as supported by dental implants, have all of the look and function of normal teeth. Chewing capacity is not diminished, meaning that you can eat and drink as you normally would. Furthermore, your dental implants and replacement teeth will allow you to smile again as normal.
Where traditional dentistry focuses on oral hygiene, cosmetic dentistryrefers pertains to the appearance of the teeth, gums, and smile. Sometimes referred to as Prosthodontics, atDental Devotionwe call it smile enhancement.
Cosmetic dentistry has evolved over the past few decades into a highly-sought and thoroughly-rewarding area of specialty. Our knowledge of porcelain veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, dental implants, and tooth whitening has grown to a point where there are very few smile-impacting issues that cannot be easily and painlessly corrected.