Dr. Dominick (aka) Don Pisciotta has been providing exceptional dental care in Franconia, Alexandria and the surrounding areas for over 25 years! He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry.
Dr. Pisciotta feels it is important to stay on the cutting-edge of dentistry. Thus, he maintains memberships in many prestigious professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association and the Northern Virginia Dental Society to keep up-to-date on the latest techniques and technology.
Dr. Pisciotta is a life-long resident of the Springfield community. He has been married to his high school sweetheart for over 31 years and has two children who live locally. Dr. Pisciotta is an avid sports fan, cheering for the Capitols, Nationals and especially the Redskins.
Permanent teeth will begin to grow around age 6, and except for wisdom teeth, are all present between ages 12 and 14. The next teeth to grow in are the 12-year molars and finally the wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth typically begin breaking through from age 17 and on. The total number of permanent teeth is 32, though few people have room for all 32 teeth. This is why wisdom teeth are usually removed.
Your front teeth are called incisors. The sharp fang-like teeth are canines. The next side teeth are referred to as pre-molars or bicuspids, and the back teeth are molars. Your permanent teeth are the ones you keep for life, so it is vital that they are brushed and flossed regularly and that periodic check-ups by a dentist are followed.