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Maryam Mohammadi

Dentist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dentistry

<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; caret-color: #666666; color: #666666; font-family: proximanova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Dr. Maryam Mohammadi finished her postdoctoral training in Pediatric Dentistry at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Since then she practiced in&nbsp;<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Washington, DC</strong>&nbsp;and opened her second location in&nbsp;<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">McLean, Virginia</strong>&nbsp;in 2003. She had a vision of creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for her patients which is reflected in the design of her offices.&nbsp;</span>As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mohammadi typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; caret-color: #666666; color: #666666; font-family: proximanova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Her philosophy of inviting parents into the operatory room has been a source of comfort for both children and their parents. Since 1995 Dr. M., as her patients prefer to address her, has emphasized prevention and conservative approaches for dental care.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; caret-color: #666666; color: #666666; font-family: proximanova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Dr. Mohammadi&rsquo;s practice, previously known as Beverly Pediatric Dentistry, was featured in Women Dental Journal as the model pediatric dentist office nationwide. Beverly Pediatric Dentistry was the Office Design Award Winner from Fairfax County among other small businesses. Comforting and unique state of the art facility brought Beverly Pediatric Dentistry to a feature story in the Washington Post style section. The design of the practice also has been featured in several design magazines and has won 2 prizes for excellent design of blending technology and comfort of patients and their families.&nbsp;Dr. M. lives with her husband and daughter in Northern Virginia. She enjoys reading, doing puzzles, and traveling.</p>
6 years Experience
Maryam Mohammadi
  • McLean, VA
  • University of Wyoming
  • Accepting new patients

What are the benefits of milk tooth fillings?

Yes. You want to take care of this before the tooth requires root canal.

Should my child have a pediatric dental consultation for fillings?

The baby teeth have several important purpose in children's mouths: - Holding the space for permanent teeth - Speech - eating So the baby teeth that have cavities should get filling READ MORE
The baby teeth have several important purpose in children's mouths:
- Holding the space for permanent teeth
- Speech
- eating
So the baby teeth that have cavities should get filling otherwise the cavities will grow bigger and cause problems.

Why does my daughter need a root canal?

They are not, however, if the cavity invades the pulp of the tooth which contains blood vessels and nerves root canal to prevent abscess and infection.

What are the treatment options for a cracked tooth?

If it is baby tooth it needs extraction and if it is permanent tooth restoration.

What are the treatment options for a tooth cyst?

It depends on the nature of Cyst. You should see a specialist.

How to recover from getting braces?

First few days are the most uncomfortable. Stick to soft food and pain medicine as needed.

How to lessen a child's fear of the dentist?

See a pediatric dentist who knows how to manage children with anxiety.

How to ease a child's nerves before the dentist?

Have her watch youtube about dental visits. Choose the ones with positive feed backs.

Is a spin brush better or a manual toothbrush?

Yes, it is as long as you use it properly.

Can children use a Waterpik?

Yes, children can use it, too. It is specially very helpful when have braces.

How long does it take a child to wake up from anesthesia?

Waking up is shortly after the procedure is done, however, the patient with be under the influence of anesthetic for several hours after.

What can't I eat with braces?

Hard foods, chewing gums, sticky snacks.

Is dental anesthesia safe for children?

Any kind of anesthetic might have side effects but they are not common. So seeking treatment with qualified doctor is pretty safe.

Can you put braces on just a few teeth?

Yes, it is common for minor issues.

What can you do for sensitive teeth pain?

Fluoride treatment at home might help. However, you should see your dentist to make sure everything is OK will all teeth.

Why does my son keep getting cavities?

When somebody constantly gets cavity it means the number of bacterial colony in the mouth is very high. In order to prevent future cavities you should do followings: - Take care READ MORE
When somebody constantly gets cavity it means the number of bacterial colony in the mouth is very high. In order to prevent future cavities you should do followings:
- Take care of active cavities
- Brush 3 times a day
- Make sure to use Fluoridated tooth paste
- Use Fluoride mouthwash or prescribed Fluoride tooth paste
- Limit the amount of sugar in the diet
- Floss every night

How long should you wait to eat after getting braces?

If you are in pain you can start eating soft food right after but wait for solid food till you feel more comfortable.

What is a home remedy for tooth pain?

Depends on the source of pain but generally Tylenol or Motrin can help.