Oral Wellness

The overall health of your mouth, teeth and gums in unison with one another is extremely important. Moreover, oral wellness as a whole is directly linked with your total health, both physically and mentally.

In particular, recent studies show a direct connection between dental infections and other diseases of the body. And you may not know this: Gum disease is the most common infection in the world today, and left untreated it could potentially lead to greater ailments such as oral cancer.

Alexandria dentist, Dr. Alex McMillan designs a customized "oral wellness program" for every patient at both of his Virginia dental practices. To accomplish this goal and deliver the highest standard of care to you, Dr. McMillan’s Alexandria and Burke dental staff is extensively trained in the latest diagnostic and treatment technology.

Customizing Dental Care

Because your mouth is unique, your individualized oral wellness dental screening will be designed to meet your specific needs. This one-on-one care from your Washington DC dentist actually starts before your treatment, and can be expected from the moment you walk in the door at our Burke or Alexandria dental office locations. From complete gingival and restorative health to advanced stages of gum disease and tooth decay, you can count on our qualified dentist and his team to create a tailored program to restore your mouth to ideal health.

What’s more, from routine deep cleanings to minor surgical and non-surgical treatments, Dr. McMillan’s expert staff will do a complete intra and extra-oral examination, which includes an oral cancer screening – all expertly performed quickly and painlessly during your first visit. This is just one way our Washington DC dental team shows our commitment to you and your oral health. Further making this commitment crystal clear is an extensive dental exam that includes a thorough inspection for any dental abnormalities, some of which are often missed by others.

As you will see, evaluating all of your existing oral conditions, diagnosing problems and providing a treatment plan necessary to restore your mouth to ideal health is the central philosophy of oral care for each Washington DC dentist in our team. This includes teaching you exactly how to care for your teeth to minimize future problems and to keep your mouth clean and healthy and functioning at its very best, positively impacting your oral health and your overall well-being.