Have you noticed that there seem to be fewer kids with braces in high school and more in elementary school? That’s because more and more dental professionals and families are recognizing the benefits of early orthodontic treatment in children as young as 7 or 8 years old. While early orthodontic treatment is certainly not for every child, in many cases it can mean shortening orthodontic treatment down the road. Sometimes it is challenging for parents to know when treatment should begin. That’s why working with a trusted orthodontist who has experience in early intervention is so important. What Are The Benefits Of Early Orthodontics? The upside of early orthodontic treatment (also … [Read more...]

NOVA Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics joined forces this past weekend with a few of our patients at the second annual Super Hero 5k Run/Walk. To show our commitment to healthy living, we assembled a team of epic proportions to complete the 5k in super hero fashion. The group consisted of Batgirl, Wonder Woman, Captain America, The Flash, and we even had both Superman and Superwoman. The Nova PDO team crushed the course and we could not be prouder of our little heroes. The event was a ton of fun, and there was definitely no place safer in all of Leesburg. Located at Bolen Park in Leesburg, Virginia, the event was hosted by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and benefits Boulder … [Read more...]

“Today is a special day...It marks our family’s 10 year anniversary with Dr. Val and her amazing staff. The office's beautiful renovation came at the perfect time. After Chloe had a chance to take in the changes she said, ‘It's like the office is growing up with me!’ Thanks Dr. Val for keeping my kids smiling pretty for 10 years!” This thoughtful note--posted by one of our beloved parents last month-- says it all. After ten years of watching our young patients grow and helping them achieve healthy teeth and beautiful smiles, we truly feel like family. 2016 has already been a milestone year for our practice. As we’ve grown in recent years, we realized that we needed to update our … [Read more...]

It’s never fun to lose a tooth unexpectedly—especially when injury or trauma is involved. When a baby tooth is knocked out, it often means uncertainty for parents. Baby teeth are supposed to fall out anyway, right? Even so, will there be problems down the road if you don’t intervene? Lost Baby Tooth? See Your Dentist. Loss of baby teeth by injury happens more often than you might think. Pediatric dentists routinely get calls from worried parents in just this situation. In most cases, there’s no cause for panic, but it’s important to see your dentist right away—for lost baby teeth as well as chipped, or loose teeth. The loss of a baby tooth can range from no big deal to something that … [Read more...]

To Our Fantastic Family of Patients, If you have been in our office recently you have likely witnessed the beginning of some new and exciting changes. Ten years of growth and thousands and thousands of patient visits have brought us to a place where, in order to best serve our families, we will be making some updates. In an effort to treat our patients in the most comfortable, up-to-date, and efficient manner we will be renovating the office beginning Friday, January 22. During the construction our administrative team will be available to answer your calls from an off-site location during our normal business hours. Should you have a dental or orthodontic emergency, please call the … [Read more...]