Convenient Access from Annandale
Patients in Annandale can reach Dolley Madison Dentistry in about 20 minutes, most of it on the Capital Beltway. Our McLean office handles root canals, gum treatment, implants and sedation in one place, which suits anyone choosing a dentist near Annandale for care that takes careful planning. Having those services together also means fewer trips up I-495.
From the George Mason Regional Library building at 7001 Little River Turnpike, drive west on Little River Turnpike (Route 236) to the Beltway. The library itself closes on October 23, 2026 for a renovation expected to run until fall 2028, but its corner remains an easy starting point. Take I-495 north in the regular, toll-free lanes for the longest stretch of the trip, then exit onto Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123) and continue east into McLean. Our office is at 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd #209, McLean, VA 22101, between Summit Road and Beverly Road, roughly 10.5 miles from central Annandale; find us on Google Maps before you set out.
Annandale's neighbors in West Falls Church and the City of Falls Church sit just to the north and are two more communities we serve. Near our office, the Dolley Madison Library and McLean Central Park are just a few blocks away.
Thorough Dental Care Worth the Drive from Annandale
Annandale is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County with its own Annandale mailing address. Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike meet near its center, and the Beltway runs along its west side, which is why the drive north to Route 123 is so direct. Neighbors include Lake Barcroft, Lincolnia, North Springfield and Wakefield.
The area has well-known anchors of its own. Northern Virginia Community College's Annandale campus is the school's largest, and Annandale High School has served the community since 1954. Mason District Park on Columbia Pike offers playing fields, a large natural area, a hiking trail, a playground and tennis courts, while Accotink Creek and Holmes Run wind through the neighborhoods.
A 20-minute drive is reasonable for a dentist you trust, especially for treatment that takes more than one visit. Ask for the full treatment sequence at your first visit, so you know how many trips to expect. We see patients from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and Friday runs from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with Friday hours that vary.
What Annandale Patients Should Know Before Complex Treatment
Dental anxiety keeps many people away until a small problem turns into a painful one. If that sounds familiar, sedation can change the experience. We offer local anesthesia for numbing, nitrous oxide for patients who want to feel calmer while staying awake, and oral sedation for deeper relaxation during longer procedures.
An infected tooth does not always have to be removed. Root canal therapy cleans the infection from inside the tooth and seals it, often followed by a crown for strength. Our dentists work with high-power surgical microscopes, which magnify the narrow canals so they can be cleaned thoroughly.
Gum disease is another problem that grows quietly. Tender, bleeding or receding gums signal that bacteria have moved below the gumline. Scaling and root planing remove that buildup, and soft-tissue lasers assist with gum procedures when extra care is needed.
When a tooth cannot be saved, a dental implant offers a permanent replacement. Cone beam CT imaging gives a three-dimensional view of the jaw, so placement is planned in detail before the procedure.
Some teeth need more than a simple extraction. A tooth broken off at the gumline, or one that has not fully come in, may call for a surgical extraction, which our dentists perform in the office. Afterward, the space can be left to heal and later filled with an implant, a bridge or a denture.
In-Depth Care for Patients Choosing a Dentist Near Annandale
Periodontal Dentistry
Gum disease care includes scaling and root planing to clear bacteria from below the gumline. Regular maintenance visits help keep gums firm and healthy afterward.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation and local anesthesia make longer or more involved visits easier to sit through. Your sedation level is chosen with you before treatment begins.
Endodontics Dentistry
Root canal therapy saves infected teeth that might otherwise need extraction. Microscope magnification supports precise cleaning of each canal.
Oral Surgery
Simple and surgical extractions, along with dental implant placement, are handled in our McLean office. That keeps planning, surgery and follow-up with the same dentists.
Dental Implants
Implants replace missing teeth with a fixed root and a natural-looking crown. CBCT imaging guides where each implant goes.
Implant treatment happens in stages. The implant is placed first and then given time to bond with the jawbone before the final crown is attached. Because both the surgical placement and the restoration happen with our team, you return to the same office and the same records for each step.
Meet Your McLean Dental Team
Dr. Bradley D. Wiltbank, DMD and Dr. Azhari H. Elamin, DDS, lead a diverse team that welcomes patients in English, Arabic, Tagalog and Spanish.
At the front desk, AJ and Mona help Annandale patients with scheduling and financial questions, while hygienists Lori, Rhea and Jhonathan handle cleanings and gum care.
Insurance & Financing
Our team works with a multitude of insurance providers and processes your claims to help you get the most from your benefits. Larger treatment comes with a detailed cost breakdown first. Flexible financing, all major credit cards, cash and checks cover the rest.
Complex care can mean several visits, so seeing the full estimate early helps you plan around your budget and your benefits year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dolley Madison Dentistry from Annandale, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 10.5 miles from central Annandale, which usually means a 20-minute drive. Follow Little River Turnpike (Route 236) west to I-495 north, then take Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123) into McLean. Most of the trip to this dentist near Annandale is on the Beltway's regular lanes, so no toll is needed.
How much extra time should I allow for the Beltway at rush hour?
Allow noticeably more than 20 minutes during morning and evening rush hours, because Beltway traffic can stretch the drive well beyond its usual length. Appointments outside the commuting peaks usually make for an easier drive. If you prefer an 8:00 AM visit, leaving early gives you a buffer without the cost of the Express Lanes.
How do I choose between nitrous oxide and oral sedation?
Nitrous oxide suits shorter visits and milder nerves, because you stay awake, relaxed and able to respond. Oral sedation, taken as a pill, offers a deeper calm for longer procedures such as implant placement. Local anesthesia numbs the area in either case, and our dentists help you weigh the options against your health history.
What is scaling and root planing?
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning that treats gum disease below the gumline. Scaling removes hardened plaque and tartar from the tooth and root surfaces, and root planing smooths the roots so gums can reattach. It is usually recommended when pockets have formed between the gums and teeth.
Do you remove teeth that are broken off at the gumline?
Yes, our dentists perform surgical extractions for teeth broken at the gumline or not fully erupted. The area is numbed with local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide or oral sedation is available if you feel anxious. Once the site heals, we talk through replacing the tooth with an implant, a bridge or a denture.
Schedule Your Visit from Annandale
Call (703) 952-3822 to plan your care with a dentist near Annandale who can handle complex treatment in one office. You can view every community we welcome on our areas we serve page, or visit the Dentist McLean, VA homepage for more about the practice.