Category Archives: Family Dentist

emergency dentist in Arlington, VA.

Emergency Dentist in Arlington, VA. Do you need an emergency dentist to help with your dental pain, or emergency? Dr. Roca and his staff can help. Call their friendly staff (703) 522-2600. After hours you can call Dr Roca on his Cell phone, (703) 628-7467 . At Roca dental they treat…

Tooth Extraction

Tooth Extraction (703) 522-2600 What is a Tooth Extraction? A tooth extraction refers to the removal of a tooth or teeth from the jaw bone. The most common reason behind a tooth removal is a toothache due to any infection of the roots that is causing pain and can lead to the other parts as…

Arlington Dentist

Arlington Dentist Call us (703) 522-2600 If you need an Arlington dentist please give us a call. We can help with most dental problems. If you are a new patient needing a general check up and cleaning we will schedule you in the future when it is convenient for you. If you are a…

Arlington Water and Fluoride

Arlington water does contain fluoride at the correct levels which are beneficial to your teeth. It is ok to use an activated charcoal filter such as a Brita filter, or the filter on your fridge. Reverse osmosis filters WILL take out almost all of the fluoride in the water. These filters are rather large and…

Children dentist in Arlington Va

Americans spend billions of dollars a year on dental care but ironically, most of that money is spent on fillings and root canals –the expensive aftermath of years of oral health neglect. Study after study show that children who receive good oral health care starting at a young age tend to have less oral health problems…

CT Scan/Cat Scan

KODAK 9000 3D CT Scan. We are currently offering CAT scans in Arlington va for $250. If you have medical or dental insurance please dont forget to bring your insurance cards because both may cover the scan. In an ongoing effort to provide you with the best care possible, we have recently added the…

What are retainers?

Retainers are removable or fixed appliances usually made of acrylic, metal or a combination of both. “Tooth positioners” are a type of rubber retainer that resembles a mouthguard. Retainers are worn after Invisalign are removed to keep the teeth and jaws in place until they are accustomed to their new positions.

Mission of Mercy

On Friday and Saturday both Dr. Rocas volunteered over 25 hours to the Mission of Mercy project. M.O.M is a volunteer project where people 200% below the poverty line can qualify for free dental work. MOM project

When should I use Fluoride toothpaste with my kids?

A popular question from my patients is when should I start using fluoride based toothpaste on my children’s teeth. I highly recommend using fluoride toothpaste at age 2, but only if the child can spit out the toothpaste. Children are more prone to the ill effects of fluoride compared to adults. This is why correct…