Alexandria, VA -- (SBWire) -- 11/18/2014 --It is not unusual for a patient to be told during their dental appointment that they would have to go elsewhere to see another kind of dentist. This means having to endure the inconvenience of scheduling another appointment, making an additional trip to an unfamiliar dental office and filling out new paperwork. Alexandria Old Town Dental, however, houses four dentists who are highly skilled in their own areas of dentistry.

Dr. Eddie Longman is trained in tooth-saving endodontic therapy, more commonly known as root canal treatment. This is a technique that many general dentists are not trained in. Having performed thousands of root canal procedures, he is certified for conscious sedation dentistry as well as advanced cardiovascular life support. On top of that, Dr. Longman is also an experienced cosmetic dentist.

Dr. Wanda Goldhush has several areas of expertise, which include cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, dental sleep medicine and the study of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). The temporomandibular joint is the hinge joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull. Excessive cartilage wear or dislocation of the joint can lead to TMD. Other possible causes of TMD include clenching and grinding of the teeth, a misaligned bite or inflammation due to arthritis.

Dr. Anh-Minh Phan is a specialist in prosthodontics, the area of dentistry concerned with the replacement and restoration of missing teeth. Prosthodontics combines cosmetic and functional restoration to restore both appearance and function. Dr. Phan excels in this field because of her love of combining art and science in her work. She is also an expert in sedation dentistry.

Meticulous and mindful, Dr. Denis Peper is skilled at numerous fields of dentistry: endodontics, oral and periodontal surgeries, and orthodontics including Invisalign®. As an artist, his field of concentration is cosmetic dentistry. He has been performing state-of-the-art dentistry for nearly three decades.

The advantage of having four different dentists working together within the same practice is especially evident when, for example, Dr. Longman says to a patient, “I would like you to see a prosthodontics specialist. Dr. Anh-Minh Phan is just across the hall.” With so many intensive areas of dentistry all in one building, patients are able to receive comprehensive treatment without having to go anywhere else.

To make a consultation appointment or a regular appointment with anyone of these dentists, call (703) 549-1331.