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Dr. Nhien Lu has built a reputation as a leading dentist in family, cosmetic and restorative dentistry and emergency dentist serving Springfield & Burke, VA.

What Is Holistic Dentistry, and Is it Right for You?

You may have heard friends or family mention holistic dentistry. But what exactly is it? Holistic dentistry is a field of dentistry in which dentists believe that your entire body is affected by your oral health. Although holistic dentistry doesn’t necessarily refer to the practices of that dentist, it does focus on their approach to [...]

By | July 13th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Correcting Overbites in Older Adults

Overbites are a common condition that can cause a variety of problems. Overbites happen when your upper jaw protrudes too far over your lower jaw. If left uncorrected, not only could your overbite cause jaw pain and potential speaking problems, but it might also affect your appearance. Correcting your overbite isn’t something that has to [...]

By | June 14th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Top 5 Dental Health Hazards for Teenagers

You’ve done the work—you’ve gotten your child to brush his or her teeth. You got them to wear the mouthguard during soccer and get braces during childhood. Now, your little one is growing up fast into a teen! Teenagers tend to listen less to their parents as they get older; this can be true when [...]

By | May 18th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Spotlight on Dental Fluorosis

Dental fluorosis is a condition in which white spots or lines appear on the teeth. Although not painful or otherwise harmful, dental fluorosis can be an unpleasant condition for those who have noticeably whiter spots on their teeth. Here’s everything you need to know about this common condition that affects 1 in 4 Americans! An [...]

By | April 20th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Sensitive Teeth? Learn More About Tooth Nerve Pain

Having sensitive teeth is often a lifelong burden that causes pain when a person eats or drinks something hot or cold. However, people who experience tooth sensitivity can often experience pain even when eating sweet or spicy foods, or just breathing cold air. Tooth sensitivity happens as a result of enamel damage, therefore exposing the [...]

By | March 14th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Malocclusions of the Teeth: What Causes a Misaligned Bite?

Occlusion is a term that refers to the way your teeth fit together. In a normal mouth, the upper teeth are marginally over the lower teeth, and the teeth fit nicely together without any problems or pain. However, malocclusions of the teeth refer to misalignments that can have lasting effects on your smile. These misalignments [...]

By | February 21st, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Sports Lover? Eat These Snacks During the Game!

Do you love sports as much as we do? People prepare for the big game in all kinds of ways. You may attend a party, make a dish for a friend’s get-together, or just relax at home with family. Regardless, having some snacks during the game is as essential as having popcorn during a movie! [...]

By | February 2nd, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Extracting Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Impacted wisdom teeth occur when the third molars, commonly called wisdom teeth, come in improperly. They could fail to fully emerge through the gumline, not emerge at all, or they may come in horizontally. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause a swollen jaw, sore gums, or headaches. A simple x-ray can tell your dentist where your [...]

By | January 9th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Top Signs You May Have Weak Enamel

Weak tooth enamel means that your enamel isn’t doing its job to protect your teeth from decay. Tooth enamel is the hard and shiny layer over your teeth that essentially protects our teeth from hot and cold temperatures, tooth decay, and more! You may experience more cavities than the normal person if you have weak [...]

By | December 19th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The Impact of Skipping Your Bi-Annual Teeth Cleanings

Getting your teeth cleaned twice a year may not seem like a priority—you might have to take time off work, you might not have any problems, it feels like twice a year is too often. However, skipping those twice-yearly dental appointments has more of an impact on your oral health than just missing a professional [...]

By | November 15th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments