Dental implants are a restorative dentistry procedure performed at Cochran Family Dental. It is used to replace teeth for patients who have a lot of tooth loss. This implant uses a tooth root made from an alloy that is fused with the bone directly. When used with a porcelain crown, a dental implant makes a great artificial tooth that looks and functions as... READ MORE
Porcelain dental crowns in Ashburn, Virginia at Cochran Family Dental protect the teeth from damage or decay. This crown is placed directly over a damaged tooth in the mouth to preserve the tooth’s original root. This helps to avoid tooth extractions and to maintain the appearance and function of a tooth in the mouth. When a tooth extracted or lost, the bone under... READ MORE
A dental bridge in Purcellville, Virginia contains many crowns that are attached to bridge a gap left by a missing tooth or teeth. Dr. Cochran at Cochran Family Dental can anchor other crowns in between and fill this space by attaching crowns to the teeth next to the gap in a patient’s mouth. When combined with a crown, this dental implant looks and... READ MORE
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure where a tooth-colored resin material is applied to the tooth or teeth being repaired and hardened with a light to bond to the tooth. This procedure helps to improve the appearance of a smile. Dr. Cochran at his Ashburn, Virginia dental office can successfully perform this cosmetic dentistry procedure for a variety of patients. Dental bonding... READ MORE
A Purcellville, Virginia cosmetic dentist from Cochran Family Dentist performs dental procedures that aim to improve the appearance of the teeth and smile. After a thorough dental examination in our dental office, we can offer suggestions for cosmetic dentistry procedures that would benefit your smile. We can also answer any questions you have about the process ahead. The goal of cosmetic dentistry is... READ MORE
Despite being neighbors, your tongue and teeth don’t exactly share the same likes and dislikes. Although they work in tandem when it comes to breaking down food, what your tongue approves of isn’t always the case with your teeth. Here are a few foods that will cause your tongue to salivate but your teeth to chatter. Sour Candy If anyone reading this is... READ MORE
We all think that we’ve mastered the art of brushing our teeth at this point in our lives. Though what if we’ve been doing it wrong our whole life? In the following paragraphs, we’ll tackle some myths and provide a few illuminating insights into the horrible dental traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. Apple Cider Vinegar Isn’t a Panacea... READ MORE
Sure you’ve heard of the regular old dentures that have made grandmothers the butt of so many jokes. But those ‘old-school’ dentures are not the only ones on the market anymore. An implant-supported denture is an alternative to standard dentures which involves being attached to implants, rather than standing alone. While the average denture rests just on top of one’s teeth or gums,... READ MORE
Isn’t that always the question? If we could simply snap or fingers and get what we desire we’d be snapping until our fingers are callous. Sadly, the world doesn’t answer our spontaneous snaps with granted wishes. Luckily there is an easy way to for us to get some of our wishes granted. If it’s white teeth that you’re after you’ve got a few... READ MORE
You heard right. Although the awesome staff at Leesburg Dentists may not be the first people you think of when you’re having trouble sleeping, they might be worth a call. Quite often, a poor sleeping condition is a cause of sleep apnea. Someone with sleep apnea suffers from either pauses in breathing or from an extremely shallow inhalation during sleep. If you have... READ MORE