Convenient Access from Arlington
From the Ballston and Virginia Square corridor, Dolley Madison Dentistry is roughly 16 minutes away, with no toll roads required. Our office sits on Route 123 in McLean, and we open at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday, early enough for many commuters to see us before heading into the office. If you have been looking for a dentist Arlington, VA professionals can fit around a workday, the drive up Glebe Road and Old Dominion Drive is an easy one.
Begin at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St, and take N Quincy St to Washington Blvd. Turn north on N Glebe Rd (Route 120), then bear onto Old Dominion Dr (Route 309), which leads northwest into downtown McLean. Old Dominion Dr meets Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123) at the McLean center, and our building at 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd #209, McLean, VA 22101 is a short way east, between Summit Road and Beverly Road. Expect about 6.4 miles in all; view us on Google Maps to load the route on your phone.
Once you reach McLean, the McLean Community Center and the Dolley Madison Library are only a few blocks from our office. Patients from Rock Spring, within Arlington, and from the City of Falls Church make similar trips to see us.
Dental Care That Works Around an Arlington Commute
Arlington County has no incorporated towns, so "Arlington, VA" is the mailing name across the whole county. Ballston and Clarendon anchor the Metro corridor, while the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery sit closer to the river. Four Metrorail lines, Orange, Silver, Blue and Yellow, run through the county, and I-66, Route 50 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway carry most of the car traffic.
For many Arlington workers, the day revolves around a train schedule or a carpool. A practice that opens at 8:00 AM and stays open until 6:00 PM Monday to Thursday gives you room on both ends of the workday. Friday runs from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Friday hours vary, so earlier in the week tends to offer the most choice.
Households with children are welcome too. Our dentists see patients of all ages, and orthodontic evaluations track how a child's bite develops as new teeth arrive. Parents who never had their own teeth straightened can ask about clear aligners at the same visit.
The drive itself stays simple. Glebe Rd and Old Dominion Dr are surface roads, so the trip skips the tolled I-66 lanes inside the Beltway and the Dulles Toll Road entirely. Neighbors in nearby Falls Church follow their own surface route north to reach us.
Sleep, Snoring and Other Things Arlington Patients Should Know
Poor sleep often gets blamed on stress or long days, yet snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are common culprits. Dr. Wiltbank is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and he offers a complimentary sleep apnea screening. For mild to moderate sleep apnea, a custom oral appliance worn at night can be an alternative to a CPAP machine.
That appliance is made from digital scans rather than messy impressions, and Dr. Wiltbank coordinates the therapy with your sleep physician. Some people find a small mouthpiece easier to live with than a CPAP mask, especially when traveling for work.
Daytime habits matter too. Coffee, tea and long hours at a desk can dull the color of your teeth over time, and professional teeth whitening lifts those stains under a dentist's supervision. A cleaning beforehand clears away surface buildup, so the whitening works on clean enamel.
Gums deserve the same attention as teeth. Bleeding when you brush or floss is an early sign of inflammation, not something to ignore until the next free week. Caught early, it often responds to a professional cleaning and better home care; left alone, it can loosen teeth and call for deeper treatment.
How a Dentist Arlington, VA Commuters Can Reach Helps
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Oral appliance therapy, such as the ProSomnus EVO, treats mild to moderate sleep apnea as a CPAP alternative. Arlington patients start with a complimentary screening from Dr. Wiltbank.
Preventative Dentistry
Check-ups, low-dose digital x-rays, cleanings and oral cancer screenings keep small issues from turning into urgent ones. An 8:00 AM slot lets you finish before the workday is underway.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, porcelain veneers, bonding and Invisalign help you look polished for interviews, presentations and video calls. Tooth-colored fillings and crowns keep repairs discreet.
Periodontal Dentistry
Bleeding or receding gums call for more than a standard cleaning. Scaling and root planing remove buildup below the gumline and give the tissue a chance to heal.
Emergency Dentistry
A cracked tooth, a lost crown or sudden swelling can derail a workweek. Call us first thing, and we will explain how to manage the problem until your visit.
Planning cosmetic work around a promotion, a wedding or a move is easier with examples in front of you. Our smile gallery shows the kinds of changes whitening, veneers and bonding can make. Bring the photos you like to your consultation, and our dentists will explain which options suit your teeth and timeline.
Meet Your McLean Dental Team
Dr. Bradley D. Wiltbank, DMD treats snoring and sleep apnea alongside everyday dentistry, and he speaks English and Tagalog fluently with conversational Spanish.
Dr. Azhari H. Elamin, DDS, spent part of his life in Sudan and speaks Arabic. Arlington patients who prefer either language can discuss their care comfortably.
Insurance & Financing
Paying is straightforward: we take all major credit cards, cash and checks. Our insurance team submits claims and explains what your plan covers before treatment starts. For care your benefits do not reach, flexible financing options are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dolley Madison Dentistry from Arlington, and how do I get there?
From Arlington Central Library, the drive covers about 6.4 miles and takes roughly 16 minutes. Head north on N Glebe Rd (Route 120), follow Old Dominion Dr (Route 309) into McLean and turn onto Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123). It is a straightforward trip to a dentist Arlington, VA patients can reach without tolls.
Is there a toll-free way to drive to your office during rush hour?
Yes, Glebe Rd and Old Dominion Dr are both free surface roads. The alternative through I-66 and the Dulles Toll Road is longer in miles, charges tolls and saves no real time. Rush hour adds minutes on Glebe Rd, so morning patients often leave a little early.
Do I need a sleep study before getting an oral appliance for sleep apnea?
A sleep apnea screening is the place to start, and Dr. Wiltbank offers one at no charge. Oral appliance therapy is coordinated with your sleep physician, who confirms the diagnosis and its severity. For mild to moderate sleep apnea, a custom appliance can then serve as an alternative to a CPAP machine.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe toothaches, broken or cracked teeth, knocked-out teeth, abscesses, facial swelling, lost crowns or fillings and mouth injuries all count. These problems can worsen quickly, so call as soon as the office opens. Our emergency dentistry page lists steps for protecting the tooth and easing discomfort until you are seen.
Can a regular cleaning remove coffee stains?
A professional cleaning removes much of the surface staining from coffee and tea, and the polish leaves teeth noticeably smoother. Stains that have settled deeper into the enamel need whitening instead. If your teeth still look dull after a cleaning, our dentists can recommend one of several whitening techniques to match your goals.
Schedule Your Visit from Arlington
Call (703) 952-3822 to book with a dentist Arlington, VA commuters can reach before the workday starts. Browse more neighborhoods on our areas we serve page, or learn about the practice from the Dentist McLean, VA homepage.