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You figure that by the time you’re in your late teens or early 20s, your teeth have all come in and settled into their final positions. Not so fast. Between the ages of 17 and 25, up to four new teeth can make an appearance at the back of your...
In an ideal world, your teeth follow you into old age and serve you well — but this ideal isn’t all that common. It might surprise you that 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and 40 million are missing all their teeth. If you find yourself on...
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry options, there are a few standouts, and dental veneers are near or at the head of the pack. In 2021, the global market size of dental veneers was an impressive $2.1 billion— a number expected to grow in the coming years as more people...
Bleeding is never a welcome sight, and this holds for bleeding inside your mouth. Whether you’re routinely spitting out blood when you brush your teeth or your gums are bleeding beyond your time at the sink, in both cases, it’s a symptom that you shouldn’t ignore. To get to the...
You’ve been looking forward to grabbing a sandwich at lunch, but when you open your mouth wide, your jaw cracks or pops, and the feeling isn’t all that pleasant. If your jaw regularly pops when you chew or yawn, it may be perfectly harmless, or it might be due to...
When a new year rolls around, many of us like to take the opportunity to make some changes or improvements moving forward. If you anticipate that there will be much to smile about in the new year, why not make that smile one you’ll be proud to flash every chance...
The holiday season has a way of sneaking up on you, catching you by surprise every year. Why not get one thing off your to-do list now so that you can head into the season with a smile that sparkles? We’re talking about whitening and brightening your teeth. As important...
You’re in a position where you need to replace an entire row of teeth, and you’ve figured out that dentures are your best option. Today, more than 41 million people in the United States have dentures to replace missing teeth, to say nothing of the millions who have gone before...
There’s a date on your calendar that looms ominously, and dread is the only way to describe how you feel about this upcoming appointment. If that appointment is with us — your McLean Aura Dentistry team — we hear you loud and clear. At McLean Aura Dentistry, Dr. Negar Tehran...
As a risk factor, few things can touch tobacco use, which finds itself at the top of the list for a number of serious health issues that range from heart disease to lung disease. In fact, tobacco use is blamed for about 20% of deaths in the United States. As dental experts...
Let’s kick off this discussion with some eye-opening facts about sleep apnea. For starters, about 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea, but only six million are aware of it. Next, sleep apnea is associated with some very serious complications, such as cardiovascular disease and mental health...
Like 178 million other people in the United States, you’re missing a tooth and want to learn what you can about your replacement options. If you’re wondering why dental implants are so popular — nearly five million dental implants are placed each year in the US (and this number is growing) — we review...
You understand the power of white teeth, whether it’s fueling a great smile or you want to exude great health and vitality. Unfortunately, life has had other plans, and your teeth are falling short of white, leaning more toward a dull yellow or brown. You're not alone, which explains why...
Sometimes, certain teeth can become more of a liability than an asset, making tooth extraction a good idea. Often, this involves those latecomers to your mouth — your wisdom teeth. If you’ve decided it’s no longer wise to hold onto these teeth and you're undergoing a simple tooth extraction procedure with us,...
Perhaps you know some rudimentary rules of thumb when it comes to emergency care — putting ice on a sprain or pressure on a bleeding wound. These situations can also crop up in your mouth, and we want to make sure you’re prepared. During the time between the initial accident...
Did you know that approximately 40 million people in the United States are missing all of their teeth, which includes 30% of people between the ages of 65 and 74? If you find yourself among these numbers, like millions before you, you’re looking for the best tooth replacement option. At...
Each day in the United States, dental providers perform a whopping 41,000 root canal procedures — or 15 million per year. Since this procedure is designed to save your tooth (and relieve your pain), like millions of others, you want to do what you can to extend these protective efforts. To help...
Many feel like 2023 may be the year when we can finally get back to normal, which means getting back to great routines like practicing preventive healthcare. When it comes to your all-important dental and oral health, the team here at McLean Aura Dentistry, including Drs. Chang Yi and Negar...
Dental abscesses — an infection in your tooth or gums — do not go away on their own and, in fact, can lead to serious complications if left untreated. The first step to take when you suspect you have an abscess is to avail yourself of our emergency dentistry services. While...
It’s tough to understate the importance of healthy teeth in your child, as they rely on them to learn how to chew and speak. One of the biggest threats to healthy teeth is tooth decay. The statistics are alarming — half of children between 6 and 8 have at least...
You long to light up your face (and the room) with a great smile, but a few minor issues are holding you back. The odds are good that dental veneers can help. Of the tens of billions (yes, billions) of dollars Americans spend each year on cosmetic dentistry, dental veneers...
Any time your body is in pain, it’s a signal that something is wrong and a signal you shouldn’t ignore. When it comes to pain in your jaw, there are several possible culprits, most of which can benefit from treatment. At McLean Aura Dentistry, Drs. Negar Tehrani and Chang Yi, along with our...
You’ve developed throbbing pain in your mouth, and there’s no obvious cause for the problem. The odds are good that you have an infection, which may have led to an abscess. If the pain isn’t enough to drive you to our doors, you may want to consider the risks of...
Your day doesn’t really start without your morning cup of coffee or tea, and perhaps you like for it to end on a good note with a glass of red wine. These are just two habits that can lead to teeth staining, and there are plenty more factors that place...
We’ve greatly improved the teeth in your smile zone with dental veneers, allowing you to finally flash a grin that dazzles with white, straight teeth. You love your results, and you want to know how long they will last. The answer to this question varies and depends a lot on...
Your joints routinely crack and pop and, in most cases, there’s no real cause for concern. When it happens in your jaw, the sound is amplified, making you sit up and take notice. Like your other joints, your jaw can crack and pop under benign circumstances, but if the popping...
You look at a group photo someone has posted (or in the mirror) and you’re dismayed by yellowing, dull teeth that hardly do justice to your smile. If you want to smile again with confidence knowing that your teeth reflect your vibrant personality, professional teeth whitening is a quick and...
Your teeth are strong and held firmly in place, but, make no mistake, they aren’t immune to accidents that force them out of their sockets. In fact, each year in the United States, five million teeth are knocked out in both kids and adults. If you want to avoid having...
The numbers surrounding dental anxiety are eye-opening — a recent study found that more than 60% of people worldwide experience some degree of dental anxiety. More alarming, one-third of the population in the United States avoids going to the dentist because of this fear. To help you get the dental...
You keep your car fairly clean, regularly removing the dirt, garbage, and general “stuff” that tends to accumulate. Every once in a while, however, you treat yourself to a professional detailing, and you realize that you were merely scratching the surface with your efforts. This same concept holds true for...
Having a set of pearly whites that line up beautifully is an enviable asset, but few of us are fortunate enough to have naturally aligned teeth. While straight teeth go a long way toward creating a great smile, they also promote better dental health, which is why so many people...
Under normal circumstances, your permanent teeth come in over the course of five years or so, usually between the ages of 7 and 13. A few years later, between the ages of 17 and 21, your third molars, or wisdom teeth, make their appearances, sometimes quietly, sometimes with considerable disruption....
You have your new bridge in place and you’re thrilled to be able to chew, smile, and talk with confidence again. While your bridge contains a prosthetic tooth (or teeth), you still need to care for these replacement teeth. To help you get the most out of your new dental...
A smile that dazzles, a winning smile, a sparkling smile — all of these descriptions refer to smiles that are backed by bright pearly whites. If you’re a little more close-lipped these days because of yellowing teeth, the good news is that we can give you a smile you’ll be...
As dental experts, our goal is to do everything we can to preserve your teeth and one of the most useful tools for accomplishing this goal is the root canal procedure. Not to mention, this simple procedure provides the much-needed benefit of relieving your tooth pain. At McLean Aura Dentistry,...
You bite into a popcorn kernel or some ice and quickly realize that something isn’t right with your tooth. Or, perhaps you have a tooth that can’t support the dental work (fillings, etc.) and a piece breaks loose. Whatever the scenario, a cracked tooth warrants prompt attention to both preserve...
Your teeth are designed to go the distance, but, unfortunately, that’s rarely the case anymore. Consider this: 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and 40 million are missing all of their teeth. If you find yourself struggling with deteriorating dental health and you’re looking for solutions, we...
Of all the wonderful tools and resources that support your dental health, there’s a good case to be made for putting dental crowns at the top of the list. From preserving your teeth to improving your smile, dental crowns fulfill many key roles. The team here at McLean Aura Dentistry,...
Perhaps your tooth is damaged or decayed, and infection poses a threat to your overall dental health. Or, maybe your wisdom teeth are coming in incorrectly, putting your otherwise healthy teeth at risk. These are just two examples in which tooth extraction is a very good idea. While the idea...
While we may be all too familiar with various types of joint pain, from achy knees to painful shoulders, your jaw is also equipped with very small joints that can lead to disproportionately large discomfort. Called your temporomandibular joints (TMJs), when something goes wrong in these small hinge joints, it...
Your smile is powerful and speaks volumes long before you utter a word. If you’re hiding your smile because of stained and yellowing teeth, professional teeth whitening can help you flash a grin of confidence and vitality again. At McLean Aura Dentistry, our team of dental experts, led by Drs....
If you don’t have all of your natural teeth, you’re not alone. Whether from injury or oral disease, close to 180 million adults are missing at least one natural tooth. Replacing missing teeth is vital to keeping your smile healthy. Replacing missing teeth helps keep the rest of your teeth...
I can’t help but to think what is missing from this picture. She is surely dressed up nicely. The colors she chose are in perfect harmony. She has a nice touch with jewelry. The hair is done nicely and a good touch of lipstick. Then what is missing?? I got...
Growing up we all heard from our parents,” If you don’t want a mouthful of cavities don’t eat candy.” But is this a true statement or not? The truth is when you eat candies the resident bacteria in your mouth enjoys the candies as much as you do. The bacteria...
This week in our blog, we wanted to talk about what makes us feel like we are doing our job for our patients. – As fate would have it, one of our patients let us know. Enjoy. I just had an appointment in a new dental office in Mclean, VA....
We just moved to Tyson”s Corner from California and I was anxious to get my son into see the dentist for the first time. It was important for me to get Thomas used to seeing dentists so that he could start developing a healthy lifetime habit of taking care of...
Many of my patients believe that the harder they brush the better they clean their teeth. When I ask my patients, “How often do you brush your teeth?” I get different answers. One answer I hear most is “only once day but I do it really hard and remove everything.”...
Your little ones learn everything from you – all their good habits are a reflection of your good habit. I always think we re-live our life through our children. They learn their first worlds and first step from you. We shape our children’s future in every aspect. One of the...
Graduation is upon us and our sons, daughters, nieces and nephews are off interviewing for summer jobs, internships and possibly the first job of their new career. Wouldn’t it be great to give them a graduation gift that will help catapult their career in a positive direction? Statistically, people are...