General and Cosmetic Dentist: Northern Virginia near Washington, DC
As a cosmetic dentist serving Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and the surrounding area, Barry D. Laurent, DDS, strives to make his patients feel as comfortable as possible. His office is warm and welcoming, and his staff friendly, but the attention to comfort doesn't stop there. At the dentist's office, you can only be truly comfortable when you are well informed, and Dr. Laurent is an excellent communicator as well as a highly skilled cosmetic dentist. His Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia area patients are always kept up to speed concerning all procedures that they will undergo, and what sort of results they can expect. Our goal is to provide you with quality care and peace of mind.
If you are seeking a world-class cosmetic dentist in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, or the surrounding area, contact Dr. Barry D. Laurent today!
Barry Laurent, DDS
8292-B Old Courthouse Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Tel: 703.893.1603
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Welcome to Dr. Barry Laurent's cosmetic dental practice in Northern Virginia, near Washington, DC. Dr. Laurent believes that having a smile you can be proud of has the potential to change your life for the better.
8292-B Old Courthouse Road - Vienna, Virginia 22182 | Tel: 703.893.1603
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Meet Barry D. Laurent, DDS - Education and Community Involvement
Barry D. Laurent, DDS, graduated with Highest Distinction from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia in 1978. In 1982, he graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, in Richmond, having earned the A.D. Williams award for academic excellence. Following a year of practice with his father in Arlington, he opened his own office as a family and cosmetic dentist, near Washington, DC, in the Northern Virginia city of Tyson's Corner. Dr. Laurent is an active member of the American Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the World Clinical Laser Institute, and he regularly attends continuing education courses. He serves on the board of directors and volunteers at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, a non-profit facility (which he helped to establish) that serves the dental needs of the working poor. Barry D. Laurent, DDS, gives an educational Health and Wellness interactive program to area business groups. He has been a Cub Scout leader, coached youth sports, taught Sunday school, and is a Little League umpire. He is married with two children and lives in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Your Health and Wellness: Dental Education Presentations
Dr. Laurent is excited to offer your corporation or business group an informative PowerPoint presentation covering the latest research from health and wellness experts. These presentations are provided at no charge and can be covered over a lunch hour. Please contact our dentist for more information or references.
The Decay Potential of Various Soft Drinks Compared: It's More Than Bubbles Fizzing Away
A recent issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) contained a study which compared the mineral loss invitro (inside a "test tube") of extracted teeth when exposed to various soft drinks for different time periods. A greater mineral loss is correlated to greater decay potential invivo (inside the mouth). Non-colas such as "Sprite" or "Mountain Dew" showed the greatest mineral loss, followed by colas, regular "Coke" or "Pepsi." There was no difference when regular colas were compared to diet colas, and surprisingly, root beer showed the least amount of damage. Plain water was the safest. The amount of acid present was directly related to mineral loss, however natural flavorings also had an effect (root beer).
Young people are consuming greater quantities of soft drinks, and health officials are noting increases in obesity, tooth decay, and loss of bone density in females. Switching to water and chewing sugarless gum is advised. To help reverse the loss of minerals, choose a toothpaste that contains calcium phosphate remineralizers (Arm & Hammer's "Enamel Care"), or ask your dentist for a personalized home care regime to help strengthen your teen's teeth.
Floss and Live Longer
Researchers continue to find links between infected gums and coronary artery disease. Heart attacks occur when the inside of the arteries providing nourishment and oxygen to heart muscle cells become blocked. The process begins when a portion of the wall of a blood vessel expands inwardly. As the path through the blood vessel narrows, a blood clot can form, stopping the flow of blood and resulting in the death of heart muscle. This can eventually lead to a heart attack. Scientists believe that noxious bacteria living inside a person's infected gum pockets migrate into the blood stream and eventually find their way to a coronary artery. There, they start to live within the blood vessel's wall, causing the inward expansion and narrowing of the artery. To reduce the risk of heart attack and possibly stroke, keep a healthy diet, exercise, and don't forget to floss, and don't forget to visit the dentist for a thorough gum evaluation.
Contact Our Cosmetic Dentist to Schedule a Consultation
Barry D. Laurent, DDS, and his friendly staff welcome new patients. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your oral health care needs as well as your budget. To schedule a consultation, or for more information on effective dental treatments like dentures, porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, dental implants, and more, contact our cosmetic dentist. Our Tyson’s Corner, Virginia location is convenient to Washington, DC, and areas throughout Northern Virginia.
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