Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
• X-rays
  Latisha’s wisdom teeth hadn’t erupted yet, but it was clear from dental x-rays during her checkup that they’d be coming in horizontally. “When I saw the x-rays, I couldn’t believe they were coming in that crooked. It was clear they needed to be removed.”

Restorative

• Fillings
  Tooth colored fillings now are harder and more durable than silver / amalgam fillings. A small filling could conceivably last your lifetime, and larger fillings can be expected to last many years. The factors that determine the lifespan of a particular filling include: the tooth (molars take more force than bicuspids), the size of the filling relative to the tooth (smaller fillings will usually be more durable than larger fillings), and how teeth are cleaned and maintained daily.
• Resin Composite
  Tooth colored fillings which are made from durable plastics called composite resins. Similar in color and texture to natural teeth, the fillings are less noticeable, and much more attractive, than other types of fillings. Tooth colored fillings are actually bonded to teeth compared to silver / amalgam fillings, which are not.
• Veneers
  Dental veneers are custom porcelain covers for your teeth. Veneers are a long term solution to changing the color of your teeth, to close spaces, straighten teeth and to restore broken, chipped or fractured teeth. Veneers are natural looking and strong, and provide beautiful healthy looking smiles.
• Crowns
  Dental crowns have been a common treatment for many years, and they traditionally involve a two-step process of an exam and taking of impressions of the tooth, followed by the placement of the crown at a second appointment. In between is a waiting period while the crown is actually being made in a laboratory. That can mean days, or even weeks between appointments, plus additional fees for laboratory work.
• Bridges
• Restorative Dentistry
  Springfield Dr. Nhien Lu has built a reputation as a leading dentist in family, cosmetic and restorative dentistry and emergency dentist serving Springfield & Burke, VA.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canal therapy with Dr. Lu removes blood vessels and nerves from a tooth which may be infected and/or damaged. A root canal infection can be caused by several things including decay, injury and possibly also gum disease. Root canal treatment or therapy may be the only way to repair your tooth if it has been badly damaged by infection.

Periodontics

• Periodontal Surgery
  Periodontal surgery was once difficult and painful, necessitating many office visits and a long recovery time. Today, laser technology allows us to treat gum disease effectively and quickly with minimal pain. You can resume normal activities almost immediately!
• Deep Cleaning
  Non-surgical treatment, or “scaling and root planning” is a deep cleaning treatment performed on your teeth and gums using local anesthesia. During treatment, Dr. Lu uses a vibrating ultrasonic device to scrape tartar from the visible part of the tooth. To get the harder-to-reach tartar beneath the gum line, a curette is used to probe and clean out the pockets formed around the tooth. During or after treatment antibiotics or antimicrobial rinses may be used to promote healing.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  An estimated 45 million Americans currently wear full or partial dentures also known as prosthetic devices. These prosthetic devices allow our patients to complete their smiles, but also have inherent drawbacks. Some of these drawbacks include changes in the supporting bone that cause the denture to become loose or ill fitting requiring messy creams and some discomfort. Implant supported dentures can create a modern alternative to traditional dentures.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Although nothing is better than your own permanent teeth, dental implants by far are one of the best options to replace multiple missing teeth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  How does bottlemouth syndrome happen? When your child drinks from a bottle that contains anything other than water—including juice or milk—the acids that these drinks produce in the oral cavity negatively affect tooth enamel. When tooth enamel is weakened, bacteria can cause the decay process or even an infection. Your child may even need oral surgery to correct the decay in bottlemouth syndrome [1].
• Tooth Extractions
  “So impressed with Dr. Lu and her staff for my wisdom teeth extractions. They did a fantastic job. I went home with minimal pain, no complications. Everything went very well, everybody was so gracious. They answered all my questions and were very informative. Everything I could have asked for and more.”

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Invisalign ® Clear Wireless Braces – The Latest in Orthodontics Dr. Lu is an experienced and certified Invisalign dentist, providing orthodontic care to her patients from Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. Dr. Lu and her dental team are trained in the latest technology for Invisalign, which can help to straighten and perfect your smile.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Nearly invisible – Invisalign aligners are made of a strong, see-through, medical grade plastic that allows your orthodontic treatment to go unnoticed.
• Braces
  Now you can get a perfect smile without the wires associated with traditional braces. Invisalign is a great new option for Northern Virginia orthodontic patients. These clear braces will straighten your teeth and almost no one has to know and no one will know how you did it so quickly.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  It is now possible to re-discover that bright smile with confidence with Zoom!® Professional teeth whitening offered by Dr. Lu. With our treatment sessions, the ZOOM!® whitening system can lighten your teeth without sensitivity problems and with long-lasting results!
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Today the advancements in cosmetic dentistry can correct, restore and brighten your smile. The smile you want and deserve can be possible with restorative and cosmetic dental treatments with Dr. Lu. We invite you to learn about the possibilities.
• General Dentistry
  If you are looking for a dentist serving West Springfield, Virginia, Burke Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is conveniently located and provides comprehensive and personalized dentistry for all your dental care needs, from general dentistry and regular dental check ups, to cosmetic and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency dental appointments for patients requiring urgent dental care. Dr. Lu offers 2 Northern Virginia dental offices, both with plenty of free parking, and our state of the art facility, professional and caring dental team and flexible payment and financing options will show you why Dr. Lu has been recognized as one of the top dentists in Northern Virginia.