Desired Dental of Lorton

Desired Dental of Lorton is a well-established dental clinic located at 7746 Gunston Plz, Lorton, VA 22079, serving Lorton and surrounding communities like Woodbridge, Springfield, and Alexandria. The practice is helmed by Dr. Assefa Demewoz, a highly skilled and compassionate dentist who graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry and has further certifications in implant dentistry, Invisalign, Six Month Smiles, and Lumineers. Desired Dental of Lorton prides itself on providing comprehensive dental care under one roof, making quality dentistry accessible and affordable. Their extensive range of services caters to the entire family, from children (starting after their first birthday) to adults and seniors. Key services offered include: General Dentistry: This encompasses routine check-ups, digital and panoramic X-rays, oral cancer screenings (including with Velscope Enhanced Oral Assessment System), professional cleanings using Cavitron magnetoscritive scalers, periodontal therapy (including Arestin antibiotic treatment and scaling/root planing), fluoride treatments, and custom-fitted mouthguards for athletes and bruxism. They also utilize advanced technology like intraoral cameras and soft tissue lasers for various treatments, including cold sore and lesion treatment and frenectomies. Cosmetic Dentistry: For patients seeking to enhance their smiles, Desired Dental offers porcelain veneers (including minimal-prep Lumineers), full mouth restorations, crown lengthening, gum recontouring, composite bonding, tooth recontouring, and professional smile whitening with KöR Deep Bleaching gels and Nite White take-home trays. Restorative Dentistry: This includes treatments to repair and restore damaged or missing teeth, such as fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants. Dr. Demewoz is skilled in both placing and restoring dental implants, including mini-implants. Adult Orthodontics: They provide adult orthodontic solutions like Six Month Smiles and Invisalign to help patients achieve straighter smiles. Emergency Dentistry: Desired Dental strives to accommodate dental emergencies promptly, offering immediate assistance for issues like toothaches, cut soft tissues, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out permanent teeth, and tooth infections. The clinic is committed to patient comfort and utilizes amenities and techniques like nitrous oxide and oral sedation for nervous patients. They are praised by patients for their friendly and professional staff, clean and inviting atmosphere, and the doctor's gentle approach and clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options. Desired Dental is also community-focused, with Dr. Demewoz actively working to establish a program for free dental work for the underprivileged and volunteering at local charities and shelters. The office also boasts multilingual staff, speaking English, Spanish, and Amharic.