Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a chronic sleeping disorder that affects millions of Americans. Unfortunately, many patients go undiagnosed. With the help of a proactive dental team and a physician’s recommended sleep study, patients can get a diagnosis and find effective treatment options with their dental staff. What is OSA? OSA is a condition […]
Galleria Dental Aesthetics is a dental practice in the area of McLean, VA that assists patients with a wide selection of services, including general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Patients who have had trauma to the smile, or have experienced other sorts of damage such as periodontal disease and tooth decay, may have permanent imperfections of […]
At Galleria Dental Aesthetics in McLean, VA, our team understands the importance of restoring the smile after tooth loss or extraction. Patients who have lost one or more teeth within the smile are often faced with a number of concerns. This includes shifting teeth, a less attractive smile, and reduced efficiency in eating and speaking. […]
Imperfections of the teeth near the front of the smile can make a big different in the overall appearance of a man or woman. Oftentimes, the smile is the first thing people notice about others. Is it time to make a positive impact with your first impression? If you are a patient in the McLean, […]
Dental fears often keep patients from getting the care they need to achieve and maintain a healthy smile. However, dental anxieties can be addressed with proper methods of sedation. At Galleria Dental Aesthetics, patients in the area of McLean, VA can rest easy in the dental chair with two methods of sedation: oral conscious sedation […]
Drs. Chong Lee, Joseph Oh, and Kirsten Lee are dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics who welcome patients into their practice with dental concerns. Patients who have pain and discomfort in the jaw joint may be struggling with an undiagnosed condition known as TMJ/TMD. What is TMJ? TMJ is an acronym for “temporomandibular joint.” This is […]
When patients realize their teeth are not properly aligned and are impacting the appearance of their smile, they may be worried about bringing it to the attention of their dentist for fear of being recommended for braces. Traditional orthodontics involve metal brackets and wires that are glued to the teeth to reposition them over the […]
As much as the issue of dental anxiety has been brought into the limelight, there is still a stigma around feeling fearful of seeing the dentist. We encourage patients in the McLean area not to fall for the idea that it’s “silly” to be scared of the dentist. There are several reasons why fear may […]
Most people aren’t delighted with the appearance of their smile. Over the past few years, interest in cosmetic dental procedures has increased among this crowd who would like to have their own Hollywood Smile. Like many of the patients who visit our McLean cosmetic dentistry office, you may be struggling to love your look. Maybe […]
There is a tendency for cosmetic dentistry to be a pleasant and intriguing topic of discussion these days. We get that; most of us are interested in knowing how we can maximize shine, straightness, and other characteristics that bring out the best in our smile aesthetic. Don’t get us wrong; we love making over smiles […]