Bring them in when the first baby teeth show up, and no later than two. The easiest start is a “Happy Visit”: they come along to your cleaning, sit in the chair and meet us.
Short appointments, at their pace
Laughing gas for children who need it
We open at 7:30 Monday to Thursday, so a checkup fits before school
Say so when you call. We’ll go slower, explain each step, and stop whenever you raise a hand.
“As a child, I had an old school dentist who was pretty rough around the edges… I always thought I could change their perception of what a dentist is.”
Laughing gas, oral or IV sedation, or general anesthesia from board-certified anesthesiologists who come to our office
Blankets, pillows, TVs and noise-canceling headphones
A Zoom call first, to talk it through before you come in
“As someone who has some amount of dental anxiety, Dr. Paino has been very good at keeping me relaxed and feeling at ease.”
Jason A., patient
Work we’re proud of
Real patients of this practice, photographed before and after.
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After
A smile makeover. Planned on screen, tried in as a 3D mock-up she approved, then done while she slept, with the anesthesiologist.
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After
Invisalign, whitening, composite veneers. An uneven bite and worn edges, put right over several months.
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After
Whitening, bonding, a Maryland bridge. One tooth missing from birth, too young for an implant.
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After
Composite bonding. Chipped front teeth repaired.
Composite veneers in one visit: no drilling, no shots, and you see the shade and shape before we start.
“He even created a mold so we could see exactly what the final result would look like. It was clear from the beginning that he approaches his work as both a science and an art.”
Kadie B., for her daughter
The people you’ll see
Three dentists and a team that tends to stay. Ask for anyone by name.
Dr. David Paino, DDS
Dentist · here since 2005
Trained at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, with a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Member of the AACD and Spear Study Club, and trained in the Marshall Hanson method of no-drill composite veneers.
Dr. Brandon Grubic, DDS
Dentist
Grew up in Northern Virginia (Herndon High), Virginia Tech magna cum laude, DDS from Maryland.
Dr. Georges Traboulsi, DDS
Periodontist · Mon & Wed
Board-certified periodontist for implants and gum surgery. A Fairfax native.
TrishFront office manager, born and raised in Vienna
“What started as a quick fix to a filling turned into a brighter, straighter, and healthier smile… The entire office was extremely helpful throughout the process.”