From the moment you arrive at our beautiful facility, youll realize what makes Dr. Freynes office a caring, calm, and comfortable environment. Our office is designed with the modern-day patient in mind. Your desire for efficiency is balanced by our undivided attention. Heres just some of what you can expect:
Our office is conveniently located in the Chevy Chase Medical Building in Friendship Heights Village. Having on-site associations with many doctors in related fields enables us to provide an impressive scope of options and expertise to better care for our patients as a whole. We are remarkably prepared to address any of your dental needs or desires. Additionally, we are only two blocks north of the Friendship Heights Metro stop on the red line!
When choosing the right dentist for you or a loved one, you want to be as certain about your final decision as possible. With a 5-star rating on Google, Yelp, and Facebook, and several other review sites, its clear that Dr. Freyne is trusted by countless patients who have been able to improve their oral health and beauty with his experienced approach. Our team would love to welcome you too!
I am passionate about delivering the highest quality dental care in a relaxed and comfortable environment. It is essential that I develop a connection and establish trust with each patient who comes to me for dental care so that they know that not only do I care about them as a patient, but as an individual.
For me, the relationships that I am able to develop with each person I see, our conversations and how we learn from each other, is rewarding. Each day offers me new opportunities to spend time with incredible people, each with their own interests, stories, and experiences, and I come to work excited about the exchanges I am going to have that day.
I believe in providing individualized patient care. While patients may have similar oral health needs, each patient is unique and requires keen attention to their specific clinical situation and treatment desires, in order to provide the best care.
I work with my patients to decide which treatment path is right for them. We discuss the various options and how they work, and I encourage each patient to be actively involved in determining what will happen to restore their oral health and smile. By empowering my patients, I help them to be vested participants in their oral healthcare and involved in their overall well-being, which leads to a better, happier life.
I attended Georgetown University, in Washington D.C., for my undergraduate degrees in psychology and biology before moving on to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where I was awarded my Doctorate of Dental Medicine. During my dental training I also completed an externship at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. This was followed by a general practice residency at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, NJ to round out my formal education.
I strongly believe that I need to stay abreast of all advances in dental technology and current concepts of evidence-based medicine in order to provide my patients with the highest standards of care. By actively participating in continuing education courses, meetings, and lectures on oral healthcare, I am confident that I am able to employ the latest, proven, and most effective techniques to practice state-of-the-art dentistry. I have completed advanced training in implant prosthetics and advanced comprehensive patient care, and Im a founding member of the Millennium Dental Study Club.
A native of Rumson, NJ, I now live in Cleveland Park, Washington D.C. with my wife Cindy and our dogKeely. I enjoy playing the guitar and attending Georgetown Hoyasbasketball games. I also like to stay active, and cycling and swimming are two of my favorite activities. My community involvement is currently focused on the Hortons Kids program to enrich the health and education of children.
Dr. Ronan Freyne and his team do everything they can to improve your quality of life and your oral health. To do this, its essential that you take the time to schedule visits every six months to his office to get your mouth thoroughly examined and cleaned. It can truly mean the difference between having a healthy smile for life and losing teeth from preventable disease!
Dental exams typically consist of two main procedures: dental X-rays and examinations. X-rays are usually only done once a year and allow Dr. Freyne to see whats happening underneath your gum tissue. Since the bone and tooth structure is largely invisible to the naked eye, having these performed regularly is crucial to catching problems that may not show any symptoms. Thanks to digital X-ray technology, we can even reduce your radiation exposure up to 90 percent compared to traditional methods!
Once your dentist has examined your X-rays, youll discuss any issues youve been having, such as tooth sensitivity or discomfort of any kind. Afterwards, hell take a closer look inside your mouth and confirm if any tartar, decay or gum disease is present.
Furthermore, dentists are increasingly emphasizing the connection oral health carries to overall health. As a result, Dr. Freyne stays on the lookout for early signs of serious or systemic disease, including oral cancer, untreated diabetes, teeth grinding and cardiovascular disease to name a few.
Even with an exceptional at-home routine, you cant remove all plaque and tartar on your own. For example, if your dentist or hygienist finds tartar, theyll make sure to eliminate it during your cleaning before it has a chance to cause a cavity. If the early signs of gum disease are apparent, you can also take advantage of periodontal treatments and antibiotic therapy that works to break down infections.
Preventive dental exams and cleanings are essential at every age. When it comes to oral health it doesnt matter if youre 8 years old or 88 years old. Each stage of life comes with its own unique problems to have addressed by a dental professional.
For example, young children need X-rays to ensure their teeth are erupting properly. The sooner their parents know that theyll need orthodontic intervention, the easier it will be to treat these problems. Furthermore, senior patients need to be more prepared to handle gum disease and gum recession because it more commonly affects patients in this group.