People often ask me what makes a great dentist? I always like to tell them that it’s not just the dentist you need to look at. If your friends or family are in the market for a new dentist let them know that they should look at the whole practice; the dentist, the team, and their practice philosophy. Here are my top 3 recommendations for things you should look for when trying to find a great dental practice. (more…)

Now that fall is upon us, we have a lot to look forward to like fall festivals, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Fall is also an important time for us here at Premier Dental Care because October is National Dental Hygiene month! For the seventh straight year, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) bring us National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM). All month long, we are celebrating the hard work our dental hygienists do to educate patients about the importance of good oral health and doing the Daily 4. (more…)

So you get out of bed in the morning, hobble over to the sink, floss and brush your teeth and rinse your mouth feeling super fresh and clean – well done you! You swiftly get dressed and head across to your kitchen and grab some long awaited breakfast. You feel extra inspired and freshly squeeze some orange juice for yourself. As you take the first gulp of your juicy, fresh and sweet orange juice it just knocks you by surprise and tastes horrible and sour…yuck! (more…)

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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