Convenient Access from Falls Church
Families and commuters who want a dentist Falls Church, VA residents can reach on surface streets alone will find Dolley Madison Dentistry about 12 minutes north of the city. Our office is in McLean, on Dolley Madison Blvd, and our two dentists start seeing patients at 8:00 AM every weekday. That early opening lets many Falls Church patients fit a cleaning or checkup in before school drop-off or the workday.
From the Mary Riley Styles Public Library on N Virginia Ave, near City Hall, drive north on N Virginia Ave and continue onto Great Falls St (Route 694). Great Falls St carries you out of the city and up toward McLean, where you turn onto Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123) for roughly the final mile. The whole trip covers about 4.9 miles with no Beltway, no I-66 and no Dulles Toll Road. You will find us at 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd #209, McLean, VA 22101, on Route 123 between Summit Road and Beverly Road; open our listing in Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions.
Our block of Route 123 sits a short walk from the Dolley Madison Library and the McLean Community Center, and the Salona Village shops on Chain Bridge Rd are just to the east. Patients from neighboring West Falls Church and Westhampton use the same Great Falls St approach to reach us.
A Neighborly Dental Home for Falls Church Families
Falls Church is an independent city, so it belongs to no county at all. Fairfax County wraps around its north, west and south sides, and Arlington sits to the east. Because Great Falls St runs from the heart of the city straight up to Route 123, reaching our chairs does not require a single highway merge.
The city holds on to its landmarks. The Falls Church, an 18th-century Episcopal parish, gave the community its name, and the State Theatre, opened in 1936, still hosts live performances. Cherry Hill Farmhouse, an 1845 Greek Revival farmhouse with an 1856 barn, recalls the area's rural past. We admire a place that keeps its institutions for generations, and we hope Falls Church families keep their dental care with us the same way.
Our dentists see patients of every age, from kids with their first tooth to adults looking after crowns and older fillings. Parents can keep the whole household's records, x-rays and treatment plans in one office. That makes it simpler to line up checkups, compare notes between visits and spot a problem early.
We also try to make the chair a calmer place to sit. Massage chairs, noise-canceling headphones and ceiling-mounted TVs help a long appointment pass, and nitrous oxide is available for anyone who feels anxious. Nervous kids and adults alike tend to do better when the room feels relaxed rather than clinical.
Fitting Dental Care into a Falls Church Week
Falls Church City Public Schools runs its own compact system, from Mount Daniel and Oak Street elementary schools to Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School and Meridian High School. School-day schedules, practices and homework leave little room in the afternoon, so an early visit often works better. Our doors open at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday, which lets some families finish a checkup before the first bell.
Commuters follow their own rhythm. Route 7 (Broad St) and US 29 (Washington St) cross in the city center, and the two Orange Line stations that carry the city's name actually sit outside its limits. Whether you drive or ride to work, a quick morning trip up Great Falls St keeps routine care from slipping down the list.
Regular checkups catch small problems while they are still small. At each exam we use digital x-rays, which deliver lower radiation than film, along with intraoral cameras that let you see the same close-up view our dentists see. Cavities, worn enamel and early gum changes cost less time and money to treat when they appear on a routine image rather than as a toothache.
Adults with long commutes are often the ones who postpone cleanings the longest. Skipped visits let tartar harden along the gumline, where it irritates the gums and can lead to bleeding, tenderness or bad breath. When gum disease has already started, scaling and root planing clean below the gumline so the tissue can tighten back around the teeth. Keeping a steady six-month rhythm is the simplest way to avoid that deeper cleaning in the first place.
Care from a Dentist Falls Church, VA Families Can Reach Quickly
Preventative Dentistry
Comprehensive exams, professional cleanings, oral cancer screenings and low-dose imaging form the base of care for Falls Church households. Our hygienists also help you build a home-care routine that survives busy school-year mornings.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic evaluations follow how a child's bite develops and come with clear recommendations as they grow. Teens and adults can straighten teeth with clear aligners and keep the result steady with retainers.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, including Boost®, porcelain veneers, bonding and tooth-colored fillings refresh a smile without a long treatment plan. Falls Church adults often choose these before a wedding, a new job or a family photo.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges and dentures rebuild teeth that have cracked, worn down or gone missing. Each restoration is shaped to fit your bite comfortably so you can chew with confidence again.
Emergency Dentistry
Severe toothaches, broken or knocked-out teeth, swelling and lost fillings all need prompt attention. Call us as early in the day as you can, and our emergency page explains how to protect the tooth until you arrive.
Not sure where to begin? A comprehensive exam is the natural first step. Our dentists review the findings with you, explain which needs are urgent and which can wait, and set out a plan you can follow at your own pace.
Meet Your McLean Dental Team
Dr. Bradley D. Wiltbank, DMD trained at Oregon Health Sciences University, graduating in 2007, and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Azhari H. Elamin, DDS, chose dentistry because it blends science, art and service, and he brings that balance to every exam. Falls Church patients get two general dentists who share one schedule and one set of records.
Insurance & Financing
We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks. When insurance leaves part of a treatment uncovered, or you have no coverage, flexible financing options can spread the cost. Our insurance team files claims on your behalf and walks you through a cost breakdown before any work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dolley Madison Dentistry from Falls Church, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 4.9 miles from the Falls Church city center, roughly a 12-minute drive. Take N Virginia Ave to Great Falls St (Route 694), then follow Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123) into McLean. For anyone who wants a dentist Falls Church, VA commuters can reach without tolls, it is a simple surface-street trip, though rush hour adds time.
Do you see children as well as adults?
Yes, our dentists welcome patients of all ages, from kids with their first tooth to grandparents. Children receive cleanings, exams and orthodontic evaluations that track how their bite is developing. Since our weekday schedule begins at 8:00 AM, an early visit can mean less missed class time for Falls Church students.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring your insurance card if you have coverage, a photo ID, and a list of your medications and health conditions. Recent x-rays from a previous dentist are helpful too. New patients without insurance can use our $139 cleaning, exam and x-ray offer, which applies in the absence of periodontal disease; see the new patient cleaning offer for details.
Are digital x-rays safer than the older film kind?
Digital x-rays use lower radiation than traditional film, which is one reason we rely on them for routine exams. They also pair well with our intraoral cameras, so you can see close-up photos of the exact tooth being discussed. That shared view makes it easier to understand a recommendation and decide what to do next.
Should my child see a dentist even though baby teeth fall out?
Yes, baby teeth matter because they hold space for the adult teeth and help children chew and speak clearly. A cavity in a baby tooth can still cause pain and infection that spreads. Regular checkups let our dentists catch decay early and watch how the bite develops as permanent teeth arrive.
Schedule Your Visit from Falls Church
When you want a dentist Falls Church, VA families can reach in minutes up Great Falls St, call (703) 952-3822 and we will find a time that suits your week. You can also browse every community on our areas we serve page or head back to the Dentist McLean, VA homepage.