Alexander Sadak, DDS

Did you know that your general health is closely linked to your gum health? It’s true. In fact, periodontal disease has been linked to various systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Many patients with systemic diseases have noticed an improvement in their overall health after managing their gum health.  Learn more about periodontal disease and its connection with systemic diseases below. As always, contact My McLean Dentist for more information.  

Your diet can impact your oral health. This is due to the fact that certain foods and beverages can influence the occurrence of dental and gum issues. For instance, soda and acidic beverages are known to affect oral health. Even the sugar-free or “diet” versions are just as bad and should be avoided.

McLean TMD Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMD, is a common issue that many patients can experience. Regardless of age, TMD can arise in an individual after trauma, stress, anatomic abnormalities or simple wear and tear. Fortunately, modern medicine has made treatment more successful and available for patients struggling with TMD. If you or a loved [...]

TMD Treatments McLean VA Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) relates to jaw joint issues which affect the opening and closing of your mouth. In addition, teeth clenching and grinding (bruxism) is associated with TMD. TMD is treatable but will vary depending on the diagnosis. Those affected will need a customized treatment plan. However, experts often advise beginning [...]

Bruxism McLean VA Bruxism, otherwise known as teeth clenching or grinding, is an everyday activity that can occur during the day or night. If bruxism happens when you are awake, it is commonly triggered by stress, anger, or even high concentration. What makes it devastating is that it mostly occurs when you are not even [...]

TMD McLean VA The temporomandibular joint, otherwise known as the TMJ, is the joint that connects the skull to the jawbone. The TMJ is a unique and special joint. It serves several purposes resulting in the opening and closing of the mouth. Additionally, the joint performs its functions with a sliding motion known as translation, [...]

Dental Implants McLean VA Dentists have been successfully replacing missing teeth with dental implants for over 30 years. Dental implants use a unique system to permanently replace missing teeth with natural-appearing results. This amazing option is durable and is known to last. Implants are also versatile. They can be used to replace one or more [...]

Root Canal McLean VA Don’t worry, the diagnosis is not a curse, but here is some information for you to make it easier to digest.  What’s the cause? Although the most common reason for the diagnosis is dental decay (cavity), there are other reasons a tooth may need the procedure done. For example, If the [...]

Teeth Whitening McLean VA It only takes 12 muscles to smile - and your smile is contagious. Much research has gone into the field of smiling, and many benefits have been uncovered. Just the physical action of smiling at another person can release endorphins (mood elevators) in your brain, more than chocolate! Having a beautiful [...]

Braces McLean VA Dental braces are wire-based devices that are placed directly on the teeth to correct crowded and misaligned teeth or jaw. The objective of dental braces is to straighten and align the teeth to create a pleasant smile and perfect the bite. The system consists of brackets that are bonded on to the [...]