Your families dental health is our primary concern at Golden. A full service family dentist, we specialize in Pediatric dentistry and Orthodontics (braces) but we also treat adult patients as well. With Golden as your entire families primary dental care provider, you can rest assured that your smiles are in good hands.
The team of highly qualified dentists at Golden Pediatric & Orthodontics serve 4 different offices conveniently located in Burke, Fairfax, and Dale City. This makes it super easy to find quality dental care in your local area.
Our dental facility is not only a special place for children to maintain their beautiful smiles, but the ideal location where children can learn great life long habits to maintain good dental hygiene. We are a full family dental office and treat children and adults alike. At Golden, we genuinely care about our patients and have become the trusted family dentist for hundreds of families in the local area. Schedule a visit and see the Golden difference.
With 4 fully staffed dental facilities in Burke, and Fairfax, Golden has professional and courteous staff waiting to service your families every dental need. Trust your dental care to our expert capable staff.
Specializing in Pediatric Dental Care, Golden provides children with a warm nurturing atmosphere to receive their dental treatments. We strive to put children at ease, and work with kids of all ages from infant / toddler to child / teenager.
We provide general dentistry services like any other dental office and absolute, we treat adults too! Your entire family can receive their dental care all in one office. Make us your family dentist and schedule your visit today!
Our office carries state of the art dental equipment to perform in-house digital x-rays, intra-oral cameras, ultra sonic scaling as well as support dental surgeries like tooth extractions and root canal work.
When surveyed, our patients responded that they preferred Golden Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics over other local dentists and dental facilities because they felt confident that they found a family dentist that could service all of their childrens dental needs as well as their own. Find out what hundreds of local families already know, there is a definite difference in quality of care and service at Golden.
The difference in quality of care and service our patients receive at our facility can best be defined in the beautiful smiles of our patients. We take pride in providing the utmost care for your childrens dental health as well as your entire family. Our community of patients is ever growing and we want to make you a part of it! If youve been looking for a dentist for your family, look no further than Golden Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.
Golden Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is capable of providing world-class sophisticated dental care and handles multiple disciplines of dentistry all under one roof. With cutting edge diagnostic imagery tools and a patient considerate caring support staff, we provide our patients with the very best dental care available. Our doctors, dentists and dental surgeons are all board certified professionals who genuinely care about the health and well being of their patients.
We find that many new patients have lots of questions about when receiving dental or orthodontic care and are unfamiliar with the process. Many have questions that they are afraid to ask. Its important that not only are our patients well educated, but comfortable with their attending dental care expert. Feel free to ask any member of our staff a question at any time during your visit.
Our doctors are extremely adept at putting children at ease during their dental visits. We always provide warm, friendly, compassionate dental care for our youngest patients and do our very best to make them comfortable during their dental visit.
We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our team has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Once your child outgrows specialized pediatric dental care or if you are looking for highly skilled dental professionals for your own dental needs, our office will not disappoint. Trained in the needs of adult dental care, our general dentistry staff will help you feel at ease and comfortable with all aspects of you care.
These are not your typical dental assistants. Unlike dental assistants and hygienists you would take your children to at other dentists, our pediatric dental assistants are trained in responding to the dental and emotional needs of children.
Just like our pediatric dental assistants, our orthodontic dental assistants are trained to meet the needs of our patients undergoing orthodontic care. From assisting with placing brackets, helping to change wires, our just cheering you on toward the smiles of your dreams, they will be there.
Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose and treat problems with the position, alignment or spacing of the teeth, and related irregularities in the face and the jaw. We use a number of special treatments, including braces and other oral appliances, to correct these problems.
There are two good reasons: aesthetics and function. Having an attractive smile not only changes the way people see you it enhances your own self-image as well. Orthodontic treatment also allows your teeth to function better and makes it easier to keep them clean, which can improve your overall health.
Youre never too old to begin orthodontic treatment but if you start at an earlier age, your problems may be easier to treat. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that a child who may need orthodontic treatment should come in for a first visit around age 7.
Teeth that are protruding, crowded together or erupting out of position are clear indications that treatment is needed (View Examples). Less obvious signs are mouth breathing, frequent biting of the cheek or palate, speech difficulties, and thumb sucking that goes past 3-4 years of age. If teeth dont meet properly when the mouth closes, or if jaws make sounds or shift as they move, this may also indicate an orthodontic problem.
Having braces put on is generally painless. Some people experience minor aches and pains in the first couple of days or so, as they adjust to wearing their appliances; periodic adjustments may sometimes cause soreness as well, though it typically lasts only a short time. Over-the-counter pain relievers can be used to alleviate any discomfort, but are usually unnecessary.
Its different for each person, but generally the active stage of treatment (that is, wearing braces or other appliances) may take from 6-30 months. After that, a retainer is worn for at least several months more.
If your teeth are severely crowded (because your mouth is too small to properly accommodate all of them) or if you have impacted teeth (teeth that are trapped beneath the gum line by other teeth) then extraction may be necessary. In the case of younger patients, early treatment may make extraction unnecessary.
Yes you should pass up the types of foods that could damage or become trapped in your braces. Some of these include raw vegetables, hard candy, caramel, taffy and ice cubes (fortunately, ice cream is OK). We will give you a list of foods to avoid.
In a word: Yes. Of course, whether you wear braces or not, we recommend you wear a mouthguard when playing most sports. Musicians are generally able to play their instruments just as they did before, but they may need a short adjustment period after getting braces.
You do in fact, its more important than ever! Keeping teeth free of plaque (and potentially, decay) can be challenging when youre wearing braces. Your dentist can help you avoid these problems with frequent cleanings and exams.
Almost always, the answer is yes: If you dont wear a retainer, your teeth can rapidly shift out of position and then all the effort put into your treatment is lost! Your retainer helps you maintain that good-looking smile for a lifetime.
Orthodontic care is a long-term investment in your health and well-being. Yet its cost hasnt increased as fast as many other consumer prices, and many financing options are available that make orthodontic care affordable. Weighed against the true cost of living with problem teeth, however, orthodontic treatment can be a wise investment indeed.