Convenient Access from Salona Village
Salona Village lies just east of our office along Route 123, close enough that most visits start and finish within the same hour. Dolley Madison Dentistry is in McLean, about 4 minutes by car from Buchanan Street, so neighbors who want a dentist near Salona Village can keep their care local. We focus on keeping teeth healthy and on restoring the ones that need help, from a single crown to a full implant.
Our directions begin on Buchanan Street beside historic Salona, the private Federal-style house that gave the area its name. Drive out Buchanan Street to Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123) and head west for roughly half a mile. The whole trip is about 1 mile and takes around 4 minutes, with no tolls along the way. You will find us at 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd #209, McLean, VA 22101, and Google Maps shows the exact location.
Neighbors to the north-east and west have their own pages: see Langley and Ingleside.
From Historic Salona to Our Office on Route 123
Salona Village is part of McLean, the unincorporated community in Fairfax County where our office stands. The neighborhood takes its name from Salona, the house where James and Dolley Madison sheltered in August 1814 while British troops burned Washington. That episode is why Route 123 is called Dolley Madison Boulevard, the same road our office sits on today.
The house remains a private home, and the county holds a conservation easement on its grounds. The park authority is planning a future Salona Park with a walking loop and interpretive signs, but the land is not open to visitors yet. Day to day, Salona Village residents know the area for the shops along Chain Bridge Road and quick access to Route 123.
Being a mile away changes how dental care fits into a week. A crown preparation, a follow-up after an extraction or a series of implant visits can each be a short outing rather than a half-day project. That makes it far easier to finish a treatment plan instead of postponing the next step, and it saves a drive toward Falls Church or Arlington for the same work.
Routine care benefits just as much. Cleanings and exams twice a year are easier to keep when the office is a few minutes down the road, and regular visits protect crowns, bridges and implants that have already been placed. Our hours run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, with Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Friday hours vary).
Planning Multi-Step Dental Work from Salona Village
Some treatment happens in stages. A dental implant involves planning, placement, a healing period and then the final restoration, and each stage needs its own appointment. Our office uses cone beam CT imaging, described on our technology page, to plan implants, root canals and extractions with a three-dimensional view of bone and nerves.
Root canals benefit from careful equipment too. High-power surgical microscopes help our dentists see fine canal anatomy while they work to save an infected tooth. When a tooth cannot be saved, both simple and surgical extractions are available here.
After an extraction, the gap matters. Neighboring teeth can drift and the opposing tooth can over-erupt, which changes your bite over time. A dental bridge anchors a replacement tooth to the teeth on each side, while an implant replaces the root itself.
For Salona Village patients, the advantage is continuity. Implant placement and the restoration on top are both offered at our office, so the scans, surgery and final tooth all happen in one place. Most of these visits can fit before lunch, since weekday appointments begin at 8:00 AM.
Comfort matters during longer procedures. Local anesthesia numbs the treatment area, and nitrous oxide or oral sedation can take the edge off for patients who feel anxious. Massage chairs and noise-canceling headphones help a lengthy appointment pass more easily.
Restorative and Surgical Care from a Dentist Near Salona Village
Dental Implants
Implants replace missing teeth from the root up. Salona Village residents can complete every stage, from planning through the final crown, a few minutes from home.
Oral Surgery
Simple and surgical extractions and implant placement are handled in our office. Local anesthesia, nitrous oxide and oral sedation help keep you comfortable throughout.
Endodontics Dentistry
Root canal therapy clears infection from inside a tooth so you can keep it. It is often the alternative to an extraction for a badly decayed or cracked tooth.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges and dentures restore teeth that are damaged or missing. Each is matched to your bite and shade so it blends with the teeth around it.
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and oral cancer screenings protect the teeth you have and the work you have already invested in. Regular visits catch small problems while they are easy to fix.
Not every missing tooth calls for the same answer. An implant, a bridge and a partial denture each suit different situations, depending on the health of nearby teeth, the bone available and your budget. Our dentists lay out the trade-offs side by side so you can choose with a clear picture of time, cost and upkeep.
Meet Your McLean Dental Team
Dr. Bradley D. Wiltbank, DMD serves on the Best for Dentistry Advisory Board and provides fillings, crowns, cleanings and custom night guards. Dr. Azhari H. Elamin, DDS speaks Arabic and chose dentistry for its blend of science, art and service.
Together, our dentists cover the restorative and preventive care that Salona Village families rely on.
Insurance & Financing
Our insurance team works with a wide range of insurance providers and prepares a cost breakdown before treatment, which helps when an implant or crown is on the table. For costs insurance does not cover, flexible financing options are available. We also accept all major credit cards, cash and checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dolley Madison Dentistry from Salona Village, and how do I get there?
From Buchanan Street, the drive is about 1 mile and takes roughly 4 minutes. Follow Buchanan Street out to Dolley Madison Blvd (Route 123), then head west about half a mile. For anyone choosing a dentist near Salona Village, the trip needs no tolls and no highway driving, so appointments fit easily around the rest of the day.
How many visits does a dental implant usually take?
Most implant cases take several visits spread over a few months. The first covers the exam and 3D planning, the next places the implant, and later visits attach the crown once the bone has healed around it. With the office a short drive from Salona Village, each of those appointments stays quick and easy to keep.
Can a root canal save a tooth instead of pulling it?
Often, yes. Root canal therapy removes infected tissue from inside the tooth, then seals it, and a crown usually goes on afterward for strength. Keeping your natural tooth avoids the gap an extraction leaves behind. Our dentists use surgical microscopes for this work and will tell you plainly if a tooth is too damaged to save.
Will I know what my treatment costs before it starts?
Yes. Our insurance team prepares a detailed cost breakdown before treatment, showing what your plan is expected to cover and what remains for you. They also file the claims on your behalf. If a balance is left, flexible financing options can spread it out, and major credit cards, cash and checks are all accepted.
How should I care for the area after a tooth extraction?
Rest for the first day and let a blood clot form in the socket. Avoid straws, smoking and vigorous rinsing for the first few days, since they can dislodge the clot. Stick to soft foods, chew on the other side and brush nearby teeth gently. Call the office if bleeding, swelling or pain gets worse instead of better.
Schedule Your Visit from Salona Village
Booking with a dentist near Salona Village takes one call to (703) 952-3822, and appointments start at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday. Our service area hub lists every nearby neighborhood we welcome, and the Dentist McLean, VA homepage covers the practice as a whole.