If you have dental decay and cavities and need dental fillings, you may want to learn more about composite fillings.  Cochran Family Dental of Purcellville, Virginia offers these natural-looking fillings that are flexible and toxin-free.  They’ll give your mouth a healthy, natural look and will enhance the beauty of your smile.

What’s the difference between composite and amalgam fillings?

Amalgam dental fillings, also known as “silver fillings,” have a proven record of being long-lasting.  However, they are made of metals, and about 50% of their composition is mercury, which is toxic to humans.  Due to concern over this toxicity, composite fillings were developed as an alternative.  The composite fillings available at Cochran Family Dental of Purcellville, Virginia will match your teeth in color, and are free of mercury.

How long do composite fillings last?

Composite fillings are durable as well as cosmetically appealing.  While they do not last as long as amalgam fillings, with proper care, they will last about five to seven years.  Also, for composites, less drilling is required as the material is flexible. Brushing and flossing and visiting your dentist for regular cleanings can help maintain these composite fillings and keep them functioning well.

Are composite fillings toxic?

The truth about dental fillings is that there simply are no dental fillings that are completely non-toxic.  Even composite fillings, which are composed of cured resins made of plastic and ceramic components, contain bisphenol A, or BPA, which is an ingredient in cans and some bottles and which does have some health risks but does not accumulate in the body.  However, since mercury accumulates in the body and can move to brain tissue, it is probably the toxin of greater health risk, making the composite filling safer.

Call to Schedule an Appointment with a Composite Fillings Dentist in Purcellville, Virginia Today

If you’re considering composite fillings, call to schedule an appointment with a composite fillings dentist in Purcellville, Virginia today.  Cochran Family Dental will work with you to find the best option for dental fillings.  Call us at 703-771-9034 and let us give you your best smile.

It’s not uncommon for you to feel insecure about your smile if it’s not as white as you’d like. Aging, certain food and beverages, and smoking all can contribute to the yellowing of the teeth. However, with Cochran Family Dental and our teeth whitening options, we can help you to whiten your teeth easily. While an at-home treatment or an in-office option, we can help you to improve the shade of your teeth quickly and safely.

Do you offer At-Home Teeth Whitening?

Yes, we do offer at-home teeth whitening options at Cochran Family Dental. If you want to whiten your teeth at your leisure, we offer at-home teeth whitening. Dr. Cochran can give you the Opalescence Take Home Whitening, which can only be provided by licensed dentists like ours in Purcellville, Virginia. Our cosmetic dentist will prescribe a concentration for you based on your needs, and you can choose which flavor appeals to you the most. This is a comfortable and effective at-home teeth whitening kit that our patients have enjoyed. They also comment that the kit didn’t make their teeth sensitive and was easy to apply on their own.

What In-Office Teeth Whitening service do you offer?

At our Purcellville Virginia dental office, we offer Zoom! Teeth Whitening. Our patients have seen dramatically whiter teeth after just one office visit with Dr. Cochran. This is one of the most recognized and successful in-office teeth whitening treatment on the market. Not only is it effective, but it’s safe, and it shows results fast. This uses a peroxide gel (that is patented) to give dramatic results. In just one hour, you can get the results you’re looking for.

How much does it cost for teeth whitening?

The cost of teeth whitening options at our Purcellville Virginia office varies. To learn more about teeth whitening at Cochran Family Dental, call our office to schedule an appointment at 703-771-9034.

Invisalign offers our patients straight, beautiful teeth. Traditional braces with metal and wires aren’t desirable for every patient. However, at our Leesburg, Virginia dental office, we offer Invisalign clear braces. This cosmetic dentistry procedure allows us to gradually shift your teeth invisibly. After a regular dental examination, Dr. Cochran can determine whether you’re a viable Invisalign candidate.

Which is better: braces or Invisalign?

Honestly, both procedures do the same thing. However, Invisalign in Leesburg, Virginia is done in a way in that no one truly knows you have them in. They gradually move the teeth to their desired positions without anyone knowing it. This makes it a popular choice for teens and adults alike who want to maintain a beautiful smile without metal and wires.

Is Invisalign painful?

Some patients do have an adjustment period getting used to the aligners, but generally, it involves minimal discomfort. Every couple of weeks, a new aligner is placed that allows your teeth to adjust to their new position and to progress to your overall goal. While this occurs, you can enjoy all the same things and eat and speak the same without feeling insecure. These aligners are removable too unlike traditional braces. Ultimately, this is a great cosmetic dentistry procedure for someone looking to improve their smile in an invisible way with no inconveniences.

How long does the Invisalign process take?

The process can vary patient to patient depending on their existing oral health situation and their desired smile. Our professional dental staff can schedule a consultation regarding Invisalign where we can answer these important questions. To schedule this appointment regarding Invisalign at Cochran Family Dental in Leesburg, Virginia, call us at 703-771-9034.

If you’ve lost quite a few of your teeth and are considering dentures, you may want to learn more about implant-supported dentures.  Implant-supported dentures are a type of denture that is fitted over dental implants.  At Cochran Family Dental of Ashburn, Virginia, we have years of experience and the most up-to-date training in dental implant technology.  We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about this modern, effective option.

How much do implant-supported dentures cost?

The cost of implant-supported dentures depends on the health of your gums, bone, and teeth.  Depending upon the individual patient and insurance policy, dental insurance may or may not cover the cost of implant-supported dentures.  Cochran Family Dental of Ashburn, Virginia can do a full evaluation and will present you with a treatment plan and estimate of all treatment costs before starting any work.  We also offer no-interest payment plans to help with the costs.

How long do these dentures last?

Implant-supported dentures improve general oral health, are more comfortable than traditional dentures, and, if cared for properly, can last for the rest of your life.  Implant-supported dentures make it easier to eat and to speak as they will not move out of place, and they are more comfortable than traditional dentures as well.

How do these dentures work?

Implant-supported dentures are a set of four to six dental implants that are placed in either the upper or lower jaw. The denture then fits over the implants and is clipped into place by attachments.  The denture can then be removed at night, or for cleaning.  The whole process for dental implantation and then hardware attachment and denture fabrication takes about six or seven months.  While the permanent denture is being made, a temporary one is worn.  Cochran Family Dental of Ashburn, Virginia will go through the procedure with you and support you every step of the way.

Call to Schedule an Appointment with an Implant Dentures Dentist in Ashburn, Virginia Today

If you are interested in implant-supported dentures, call to schedule an appointment with an implant dentures dentist in Ashburn, Virginia.  Cochran Family Dental will thoroughly evaluate you to see if you’re a good candidate for the procedure.  Call us at 703-771-9034 and learn more today.

At Cochran Family Dental in Leesburg, Virginia, Dr. Cochran can examine a patient’s teeth to determine whether they are a viable candidate for dental veneers. These veneers are thin pieces of material that are used to alter the appearance of natural teeth. They can be used to repair broken, cracked or chipped teeth. They also help to make the teeth look straighter and the smile look brighter. They are used for smile makeovers in our Virginia dental office often.

How Much do Veneers Cost?

The cost of dental veneers will depend on many factors including if you have insurance. Our professional dental team can work with you to get all the specifics before you commit to getting dental veneers at our Leesburg, Virginia dental office.

How are Veneers Applied?

During an initial consultation with Dr. Cochran, you will discuss your overall goals. From there, a set of veneers are made. Before the dental veneers are placed in the mouth, the teeth are prepared where a bit of the enamel is etched away to make for the best adhesive fit. After this, the veneers are applied to the front of your natural teeth. A temporary set is put into place while your custom-made dental veneers are made. At the next dental visit, your permanent dental veneers will be applied. These veneers are comfortable while eating, talking and flossing and brushing just like regular natural teeth.

Do Veneers Damage the Teeth?

No, the etching that is done to make sure that the dental veneers fit and remain in place doesn’t damage your teeth in any way. It is done so that the best cosmetic dentistry result occurs. To learn more about dental veneers at Cochran Family Dental in Leesburg, Virginia, call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cochran at 703-771-9034. We would love to give you the confident, beautiful smile you’re dreaming of.

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 a natural one. When a tooth is lost, the bone underneath the gumline deteriorates. This can lead to other dental problems.

How are Dental Implants Performed?

A titanium alloy is placed where the root was to provide stability. This root helps to keep the jaw healthy and strong. The crown is made of porcelain and custom-made for each patient to provide the best comfort and bite. With this combination, it’s nearly impossible to detect there is even an implant there. At Cochran Family Dental, we place dental implants with experience and compassion.

How Long do Dental Implants Last?

Dental implants in Leesburg, Virginia at our dental office last a lifetime. They allow our patients to continue to have a beautiful smile even after suffering tooth loss, whether from aging, decay, or trauma. Ultimately, the chance of your implant lasting a long time also depends on your oral hygiene routine. It’s important that you regularly brush and floss all of your teeth including your implants to ensure they maintain their strength.

How Painful is it to get Dental Implants?

Our goal while performing dental implants is to make our patients as comfortable as possible. We do offer sedation dentistry options for nervous dental patients or for those who need a little more comfort. To learn more about dental implants in our Leesburg, Virginia office, call to schedule an appointment at Cochran Family Dental at 703-771-9034.