Premier Dental Care Blog

As part of any good oral care plan, a preventative maintenance program serves to avert the onset, progress, and recurrence of various dental diseases and conditions. A preventative dental plan also helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and supports a healthy, confident, smile.

At Premier Dental Care in Herndon, we tell all of our patients that preventing dental diseases and conditions starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet that is low in sugar and high in fiber. Prevention also includes regular dental exams (every 6 months or as often as prescribed by Dr. Bakhtyari, routine cleanings, and x-rays when needed. Dental sealants and fluoride treatments are also great preventive measures that help protect the teeth and the natural, beautiful qualities of your smile. (more…)

Have you ever thought about improving your smile with Orthodontics? Have you seen commercials about Invisalign on television and wondered…could this really work for me? We sat down with Dr. Bakhtyari to get our top 10 questions about Invisalign treatment answered. Here’s what we uncovered…. (more…)

Most of our patients are lucky to live and work right by Giant in the Fox Mill Shopping Center in Herndon which has all the necessities you could need and more. If you’ve frequented the oral care aisle at Giant or any other retailer you’ll find an abundance of oral care products and many solutions for a variety of different dental problems.

So…do you want whiter, brighter teeth? Do you want to fight cavities? Do you want to prevent gingivitis? Do you have sensitive teeth? Do you want natural ingredients? Do you need it all? (more…)

Most of our patients are lucky to live and work right by the Fox Mill Shopping Center in Herndon which has all the necessities you could need and more. From excellent dry cleaning services, pet services, restuarants and a music store to name a few, our shopping plaza really has it all.

But many people are not aware that just opposite, in the building accross from Giant, is our dental practice, Premier Dental Care. Since 2008, Premier Dental Care and Dr. Farshad Bakhtyari have been devoted to general, cosmetic, and family dentistry in Herndon. It is our goal to help restore and enhance the natural beauty of your smile. In our office, we employ state-of-the-art treatments and procedures that we know will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles for you and your whole family. (more…)

It’s summertime, it’s hot and you’ve been looking forward to treating yourself to your favorite ice cream all week long. You go to your favorite ice cream shop at Reston Town Center and order two scoops, one with chocolate and the other with coffee. Yum! As you dig into your first bite you wince and feel a surge of pain in your mouth. What was meant to be a treat has turned into a nightmare.

So What Causes Tooth Sensitivty? (more…)

Let’s be honest, we’ve all suffered from bad breath on occasion. We don’t like to admit it and rarely even want to talk about it but bad breath can be a real nuisance, impact self-confidence and it can even put a strain on relationships. So what can you do to avoid having bad breath? The answer is simple—by maintaining good oral hygiene every day.

Brushing, flossing and rinsing your mouth continue to be the most effective routine ways you can invest in to help you prevent bad breath.  (more…)

“I don’t need to floss anymore? Really Dr. B?” says my patient to me today…

Whether you may be thrilled by this news or a bit gutted and betrayed by the lack of scientific evidence for flossing we don’t recommend our patients ditch the floss just yet. As your dentist and trusted oral health advisor I think it’s important to address this subject in more detail.

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Did you know that crowns are one of the most common dental restorations? Most likely, you will need a crown at some stage in your life. I often get asked by patients the question “What is a crown and do I really need one?”. This is a very fair question because even with insurance crowns can cost a lot of money. The reason I recommend a dental crown is because it is often the best option to extend the life of your tooth. (more…)

Often times I have patients come to the practice with complaints about occasional sore jaw to chronic teeth grinding. Bruxism, the medical name for teeth grinding, is a common habitual activity – often diagnosed as a sleep disorder – that is characterized by clenching the jaw and grinding your teeth. Whether the grinding is a lifelong habit or a new habit the reality is that Bruxism affects 1 in 3 people according to the National Academy of General Dentistry. Teeth grinding, whether mild or severe, can be a serious problem. (more…)

Every time you turn the TV on doesn’t there seem to be some commercial on the air all about ‘gingivitis‘ and ‘gum disease’ solutions? Clearly, this is a considerable problem for our nation but do you actually know what it is and how to prevent it? Let’s break it down. (more…)