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Dr. Adrian L. Patterson

Dentist

Dr. Adrian Patterson is a Dentist practicing in Burke, Virginia. Dr. Patterson specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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Dr. Adrian L. Patterson
  • Burke, Virginia
  • Unviersity of Maryland
  • Accepting new patients

Can calcium deficiency impact teeth?

It would be unusual for a healthy young man to be calcium deficient. If you have any doubt have your physician order a blood test for calcium.

I underwent a root canal treatment and it is in pain again. What could be the reason?

I would recommend you see your dentist or whatever dentist performed the root canal therapy. They can fail even when well done due to a crack in the tooth.

I am getting abscesses in my infected tooth. How do I treat them?

I always remind my patients that the blood that supplies your teeth also supplies your vital organs. Bottom line see your dentist or oral surgeon as soon as possible. Dental READ MORE
I always remind my patients that the blood that supplies your teeth also supplies your vital organs. Bottom line see your dentist or oral surgeon as soon as possible. Dental infections can be life threatening.

I am a diabetic and my gums have been bleeding. Is there something to be concerned about?

Bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease that can lead to bad breath and tooth loss. See a dentist soon.

The dentist has recommended my son’s tooth extraction. Is it the right way to go?

If you need a second opinion, see a pediatric dentist as soon as possible. Dental infections can be serious and even life threatening.

How often will I have to replace my braces?

I have no expertise in orthodontics.

Can an infected tooth spread the infection to the other teeth as well?

I strongly recommend seeing you dentist as soon as possible. Antibiotics cannot treat the underlying cause of the dental infection. It most likely will return and spread. Adrian READ MORE
I strongly recommend seeing you dentist as soon as possible. Antibiotics cannot treat the underlying cause of the dental infection. It most likely will return and spread.


Adrian L. Patterson, DDS.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Office:703-425-5010