Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Fairfax VA
In a span of just 30 years, Fairfax County has been transformed from a suburban bedroom community into the economic engine of the Washington area. Fairfax County has one of the most robust and diversified business communities anywhere in the world.
In such a huge economic environment it can be hard to find a dentist for you and your family. There are so many neighborhoods and choices. Loza Dental in Great Falls Va is proud to serve the Fairfax County community. We provide quality dental care for patients of all ages from children to seniors.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Everyone wants a brighter, whiter smile. It improves your whole appearance. Whether you need simplp teeth whitening or veneers, Loza Dental in Great Falls Va offers a broad range of cosmetic dental procedures. With advanced technology like iTero Digital Impression System and Waterlase Dental Laser you can spend less time at the dentist office and more time enjoying your new smile.
Teens and adults alike can teeth straightening with the Invisalign system. Invisalign uses clear retainers changed out frequently to straighten your teeth. For Invisalign in Fairfax County visit Loza Dental.
Dentures
THe standard approach for older adult tooth loss, dentures can give seniors their smiles and confidence back. For dentures in Fairfax contact our staff at Loza Dental in Great Falls Va.
Cosmetic Dentists News
Cosmetic Dentistry News
Fish Oil May Help Periodontal Disease
San Diego, CA — Periodontitis, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the teeth, affects more than half of adults and is linked to an increased risk of stroke and other heart problems. To evaluate whether fish oil supplementation could be an adjunct therapy for periodontitis, Dr. Alison Coates from the University of South Australia and colleagues [...]
Study Links Dental X-rays to Common Brain Tumor
Boston, MA – Meningioma, the most common primary brain tumor in the United States, accounts for about 33 percent of all primary brain tumors. The most consistently identified environmental risk factor for meningioma is exposure to ionizing radiation. In the largest study of its kind, researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Yale University School [...]
Swedish Researchers Find New Method for Stronger Dental Implants
Millions of people have bad teeth replaced with implants. Often following the procedure, they are unable to chew food for up to six months, until the implant has become fixated in the bone. Now, for the first time, a drug coating that has been tested on humans allows titanium screws to adhere to the bone [...]
Spinbrush Poses Hazard
When using your electric toothbrush, you don’t expect parts of the device to pop off and chip your tooth, fly into your eyes or get stuck in your throat. But that’s exactly what has happened to some users of the battery-powered Arm & Hammer Spinbrush—or the Crest Spinbrush, as it was called before 2009. “It’s [...]
Golden Globe Award Celebrities Get Fresh Breath with TheraBreath®
This year at the Golden Globe Awards TheraBreath® was proud to take part in Connected’s Celebrity Gifting Suite at Ben Kitay Studios in Hollywood. Each Celebrity received a TheraBreath® gift bag with TheraBreath Oral Rinse, TheraBreath Toothpaste and TheraBreath Mouth Wetting Lozenges. Celebrities and TheraBreath® at the Golden Globe Awards Throughout the event, many celebrities [...]
Can Porcelain Veneers Help Create Fuller Lips?
At his center for cosmetic dentistry in New York, Dr. Michael Kosdon says porcelain dental veneers have grown significantly in popularity over the past few years as more and more patients begin to see the benefits that an improved smile can offer to both confidence and appearance. While the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) reports [...]
Start Your New Year with a More Beautiful Smile
Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands, has been offering a broad range of cosmetic dentistry treatments at his practice for years. Without fail, people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking or exercise more. Why not make this the year that you finally get a more beautiful smile? Dr. Sands, cosmetic dentist [...]
Lexicomp and DoseSpot Partner to Offer Industry’s First Integrated ePrescribing Solution for Dental Professionals
Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Lexicomp has partnered with DoseSpot to deliver an integrated eprescribing tool for the dental office. In response to the growing trend of electronic prescribing in dental offices, this product offering combines eprescribing capabilities with direct access to Lexicomp [...]
A Healthy Smile Can Improve Overall Health
According to a study presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Heart Association (AHA) and conducted by cardiology fellow Zu-Yin Chen, MD of the Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, regular professional scaling and cleaning from a dentist can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study shows that people who [...]
Keys to a Successful Smile Makeover
According to a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), cosmetic dental procedures have increased substantially over the past five years. Teeth whitening has grown over 300% since 2006, while porcelain veneers have increased by 200% and direct bonding by 100%. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Joel Singer says that patients looking for cosmetic [...]
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BB&T Bank Robbed in Fairfax Station
Police are investigating the robbery of a BB&T Bank around 3 p.m. on Monday, November 21. A man entered the bank at 8920 Village Shops Drive, handed the teller a note, and implied a weapon. The teller handed over cash and the suspect fled. The suspect is described as white with a stocky build. He [...]
Fire and Rescue Crews Distribute Christmas Tree Safety Tags
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department crews will be distributing Christmas tree safety tags to holiday tree lot vendors during the week prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. The green and white 5 x 8 inch tags provide valuable fire safety tips for residents when purchasing a tree. Vendors will provide the “Fire Safety and Your [...]
VDOT to Reopen Hillside Road in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — By 4 p.m. today, the Virginia Department of Transportation will re-open Hillside Road in Springfield, which washed away during the Sept. 8 tropical storm. Of the 15 roads in Fairfax County that were seriously damaged, Hillside Road was the worst. The storm washed out a section of Hillside Road that was 50 feet [...]
More Traffic Changes at Fair Lakes Interchange Project
FAIRFAX – A major traffic switch and four-month detour begins this weekend at the Fairfax County Parkway and Fair Lakes Parkway, where the Virginia Department of Transportation is building an interchange. Weather, permitting, from 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, until 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Fairfax County Parkway will be reduced to one lane between [...]
Fire Officials Investigate Fire at Braddock Farms Court in Clifton
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire Thursday, November 10, 2011, at approximately 11:05 p.m., in the Clifton area of Fairfax County. The single-family home is located 12660 Braddock Farms Court. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke coming from the front of the two-story home upon arrival. Firefighters found fire in the [...]
Girl Grabbed on Quisenberry Drive and Kings Hill Court
Police are investigating a report of a 14-year-old girl that was allegedly grabbed while walking to school on Friday, October 28 around 7 a.m. The incident occurred near the intersection of Quisenberry Drive and Kings Hill Court. A man offered the girl a ride to school; she ignored him and continued walking. The man grabbed [...]
Route 1 Widening Project Selected to Receive $180 Million
In response to a Fairfax County grant proposal, the U.S. Office of Economic Adjustment within the Department of Defense has selected a project to widen Route 1 from Telegraph Road to Mount Vernon Memorial Highway to receive $180 million. Award funds are to improve access to military medical facilities affected by Base Realignment and Closure [...]
Springfield Loan Officer Gets 2 Year Sentence for His Part in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Javier Siveroni, 48, of Springfield, Va., was sentenced today to 24 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for using his position as a loan officer to help carry out a multi-million-dollar mortgage fraud scheme involving more than 15 homes in the Northern Virginia area. Neil H. MacBride, United States Attorney [...]
Police Release Composite Sketch of Assailant in Quisenberry Drive Incident
Police released a composite sketch of a suspect in connection with the 10/28/11 incident described below. Additional suspect descriptors include; a thin mustache and suspect believed to be a smoker. Previous information: Student Grabbed En Route to School Mount Vernon Police District – Police are investigating a report of a 14-year-old girl that was allegedly [...]
Townhouse on Red River Drive Destroyed by Fire
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a townhouse fire, Saturday, November 5, 2011, at approximately 1:40 p.m. in the Centreville area. The three-story townhouse is located at 14118 Red River Drive. Firefighters encountered heavy fire and smoke coming from the front and rear, upwards to the roofs, and laterally to other townhomes [...]