Tooth decay, or cavities, are a common concern among patients of all ages. When the teeth are not properly cared for with brushing, flossing, and routine visits, problems may be spotted during dental appointments. While cavities are common, they are completely avoidable. Dr. Chong Lee and his team at Galleria Dental Aesthetics work routinely with …
If you have been told by your dentist that you have a cavity, it is often recommended by Dr. Chong Lee of Galleria Dental Aesthetics in McLean, VA that you consider the use of a dental filling. Dental fillings are restorations used to fill the space left behind from decay. It restores the tooth by …
At Galleria Dental Aesthetics, men and women in the area of McLean, VA have a wide range of solutions available to them for restoring the smile. Imperfections on the teeth at the front of the smile can be the most concerning for patients worried about their aesthetics. These teeth, called the anterior teeth, are visible …
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Historically, tooth repair was intended for the purpose of restoring function to a badly damaged tooth. As dentistry has evolved, restorative care has taken on a dual-purpose. When repairing damaged teeth, Dr. Lee considers how to rebuild optimal structural integrity while also recreating the most lifelike appearance. One way in which we do that is …
Inlays and Onlays Rebuild Strong, Beautiful Smiles Read More »
Studies show that 97% of dental implant placements happen without any complications. However, like any surgery, some risk is involved in the dental implant procedure. At Galleria Dental Aesthetics, our Northern Virginia implant dentists take great care to minimize any risk to your health and safety. Nonetheless, we believe patients should be fully aware of …
Are you resigned to having silver/mercury, or amalgam, every time you need a filling? Have you come to expect this as your only option–or as your only affordable option? We at Galleria Dental Aesthetics are excited to tell you about tooth-colored fillings and why you should choose them over amalgam fillings. In the past, tooth-colored …
White fillings have been the topic of various research studies whose goal was to determine how long white fillings last. Unfortunately, the outcomes of these studies are inconsistent, and some study groups were so small that they did not effectively represent the longevity of white fillings. Our experience at Galleria Dental Aesthetics shows that white …
Dr. Lee, Dr. Oh and Dr. Mortazie are convinced that white fillings are superior in every way to silver/mercury, or metal fillings. Because the benefits of white fillings are so well documented we have eliminated metal fillings from our practice completely. White fillings, also called tooth-colored fillings, are made of composite resin, the same material …
Cosmetic dentistry procedures each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes concepts, such as the strength of a filling can be a bit misleading. The cosmetic dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics have concluded from their research and experience that white fillings are as strong as metal fillings and are far superior to them, overall. White …
Are white fillings only done as a cosmetic dentistry procedure? While white fillings offer aesthetically pleasing cosmetic enhancements, we at Galleria Dental Aesthetics offer only white fillings to restore, repair or enhance our patient’s teeth. We do not use silver/mercury or amalgam fillings at all. Our cosmetic dentists believe white fillings offer far more benefits …
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