Convenient Access from Pimmit Hills
Pimmit Hills families who want a dentist near Pimmit Hills can reach Dolley Madison Dentistry in about 10 minutes. Our office is in McLean, just north of the neighborhood, and the trip stays on local roads the whole way. Two general dentists share the schedule, so grandparents, parents and kids can all be seen in one familiar place.
A good starting point is the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library at 7584 Leesburg Pike. Drive a short way along Leesburg Pike (Route 7), turn north on Magarity Road, then follow Great Falls Street until it meets Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123). Turn onto Route 123 into McLean, and you will cover about 4 miles in roughly 10 minutes with no tolls.
The office address is 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd #209, McLean, VA 22101, on Route 123 between Summit Road and Beverly Road, near the Salona Village shops on Chain Bridge Road. Tap Dolley Madison Dentistry on Google Maps for turn-by-turn help. We also welcome patients from Westhampton and Idylwood, both a short drive from here.
Why Pimmit Hills Households Choose Our Office
Pimmit Hills began as a 1950s subdivision built largely for World War II and Korean War veterans and their families. Many original residents and their children still live here, and younger households have arrived as the area has been renewed. That mix means one office often sees three generations from the same street.
The neighborhood sits inside the triangle formed by I-495, I-66 and the Dulles Toll Road, with Pimmit Run, Leesburg Pike and Magarity Road marking parts of its edge. Even so, you never touch those highways on the way to us. Magarity Road and Great Falls Street carry you north in a few minutes, which matters when a sore tooth or a loose denture cannot wait for a long drive.
Mail here carries a Falls Church address, yet Pimmit Hills is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County rather than part of the City of Falls Church. Tysons lies just to the west and Idylwood to the south, yet the route north to McLean avoids the busiest crossroads in either. For our patients the practical point is simple: we are close, the route is easy to remember, and we start seeing patients at 8:00 AM on weekdays.
Families often plan visits around the school day at Westgate or Lemon Road elementary, Kilmer Middle or Marshall High. An early slot before class or a late-afternoon visit Monday through Thursday, when we stay open until 6:00 PM, keeps missed school time to a minimum.
Caring for Teeth Across Generations in Pimmit Hills
Older adults tend to carry decades of dental work. Large silver fillings crack, crowns wear at the margins, and a tooth lost years ago can leave neighbors drifting into the gap. Catching these changes early keeps a small repair from turning into an extraction.
For a missing tooth, a dental implant is often the most natural-feeling replacement. Our office plans implant placement with cone beam CT imaging, a 3D scan that shows bone height, nerve position and the best angle before any surgery. Bridges and dentures remain good options too, and our dentists will lay out the trade-offs side by side.
Medications change the picture too. Many prescriptions taken later in life reduce saliva, and a dry mouth lets decay form along the gumline and around the edges of older crowns. We look closely at those spots during every exam and adjust cleaning intervals when the risk rises.
Gum health deserves the same attention. Bleeding when you brush, gums pulling back from the teeth or a bad taste that will not go away can be signs of gum disease. Scaling and root planing clean below the gumline and help the tissue heal, and regular cleanings keep it stable afterward.
Clear pictures help with every one of these decisions. Our digital x-rays use lower radiation than traditional film, and an intraoral camera lets you see a cracked filling or worn crown on the screen beside the chair. When you can see the problem yourself, choosing between a repair now and monitoring it for a while becomes much easier.
Younger Pimmit Hills families need a different rhythm: routine checkups, sealing out decay with good home habits, and watching how a child's bite develops. Our orthodontic evaluations track that growth and suggest treatment only when it is needed. Keeping everyone on the same six-month cycle makes it easier to remember.
Care From a Dentist Near Pimmit Hills
Restorative Dentistry
Worn fillings, cracked teeth and old bridgework are common in a neighborhood with long-time residents. We rebuild damaged teeth with dental crowns, bridges and tooth-colored fillings. Each repair is planned to restore comfortable chewing first.
Dental Implants
Implants replace single teeth or anchor larger restorations. Cone beam CT imaging helps us plan placement precisely before treatment starts. Restoring the gap also helps keep neighboring teeth from drifting.
Periodontal Dentistry
Gum disease is easy to miss because it rarely hurts at first. Gum checks are part of routine exams, and scaling and root planing treat deeper pockets. Healthy gums also protect any implants or crowns you already have.
Preventative Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, digital x-rays and oral cancer screenings keep small problems small. Parents and children can book on the same morning. We also tailor home-care advice to braces, crowns or dentures.
Sedation Dentistry
Nervous patients can choose nitrous oxide or oral sedation, along with local anesthesia for numbing. These options help with longer restorative visits. They also suit anyone who has put off care because of past anxiety.
Meet Your McLean Dental Team
Your care is led by Dr. Bradley D. Wiltbank, DMD and Dr. Azhari H. Elamin, DDS, two general dentists who share one office. Dr. Elamin chose dentistry for its blend of science, art and service and lived part of his life in Sudan, and Dr. Wiltbank sits on the Best for Dentistry Advisory Board.
Insurance & Financing
We accept cash, checks and all major credit cards. Flexible financing is available for treatment like implants or crowns that insurance may only partly cover. Our insurance team files your claims and explains your expected costs before any work begins. New patients without insurance and without periodontal disease can start with our $139 cleaning, exam and x-ray offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dolley Madison Dentistry from Pimmit Hills, and how do I get there?
It is roughly 4 miles from the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, about 10 minutes by car. Take Leesburg Pike (Route 7), then Magarity Road and Great Falls Street north to Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123). Families searching for a dentist near Pimmit Hills can make the whole trip without tolls or highway driving.
Can I still get an implant if a tooth has been missing for years?
Often yes, though the jawbone can shrink after a tooth is lost. A cone beam CT scan shows how much bone remains and where it sits. If there is enough, the implant can be planned directly; if not, our dentists will explain the other options, such as a bridge or a partial denture, before you decide.
What early signs of gum disease should I watch for?
Bleeding while brushing or flossing is the most common early sign. Other warning signs include red or puffy gums, gums pulling away from the teeth, lasting bad breath and teeth that feel loose. Early gum disease responds well to a professional cleaning, while deeper pockets may need scaling and root planing.
Can several family members be scheduled back to back?
Yes, our front desk can line up consecutive appointments for parents, children and grandparents. Booking together means one trip up Great Falls Street instead of several, which helps when one adult drives everyone. Mention everyone who needs a visit when you call, and the team will find a block of time that works on a weekday morning or afternoon.
How long does it take to get used to new dentures?
Most people adjust to new dentures within a few weeks. Speech and chewing feel awkward at first, and small sore spots are common while the gums settle. Start with soft foods cut into small pieces, read aloud to practice speaking, and come back for an adjustment whenever a spot rubs, since a good fit should feel stable.
Schedule Your Visit from Pimmit Hills
Whether you need a crown, a cleaning or a second opinion, our team is a short drive up Magarity Road. Neighbors looking for a dentist near Pimmit Hills can call (703) 952-3822, explore nearby communities on our areas we serve page, or open the Dentist McLean, VA homepage.