Dr. Thu-Nga H. Ortega DDS, Dentist
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Dr. Thu-Nga H. Ortega DDS

Dentist

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10721 Main Street Suite 2200 Fairfax Virginia, 22030
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Dr. Thu-Nga Ortega, practices in Fairfax, Virginia. Her practice is tailored to patients who have a very high desire for quality cosmetic and comprehensive dental care. Dr. Ortega is trained in providing preventive and conservative dentistry to create natural, beautiful smiles. She is often known for being very conservative with crowns which are called onlays (where tooth structure is conserved and not prepped away the way crowns are at most practices) She also performs complex surgeries to remove wisdom teeth, places implants, performs gum surgeries and provides full prosthetic implant restorations as well as providing sedation dentistry services. Along with Cosmetic and comprehensive dentistry, Dr. Ortega has been known in Fairfax as one of the most experienced dentist in geriatric care. She has been serving the geriatric community of Fairfax for over 20 years. Dr. Ortega sees only one patient at a time to ensure close monitoring of her patient's dental needs and performs cleanings herself. She spends quality time getting to know each patient's needs before proceeding with treatment. She places the patient's care and comfort above all else. Her team of talented and professional staff is happy to provide excellent quality of care in a comfortable and welcoming environment! It is no wonder patients travel from afar to come and see us. They are loyal and know that we will always be providing the best services to them and their family and friends!

Education and Training

Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry

University of Maryland GPR 1996

Board Certification

Dentistry

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese 29 years of experience
Dr. Thu-Nga H. Ortega DDS
Dr. Thu-Nga H. Ortega DDS's Expert Contributions
  • What causes yellowing teeth?

    If you smoke, this can cause a lot of problems with your teeth staining. If you use a toothpaste that claims to have a whitening property to it, it can help you remove the stain from your teeth. You can use professional whitening products to help reduce the yellowish tint on your teeth. READ MORE

  • I am not very satisfied with my RCT. What should I do about it?

    Sensitivity after a root canal can be very common. It depends on how long ago you have had the root canal. The sensitivity can go away after awhile. If it has been over a month and your tooth can be sensitive, and you have placed a crown or onlay on the tooth, then you may have to have another canal in the root treated. Some teeth have "auxiliary" canals and these canals have to be cleaned out further with continued root canal treatment. When you experience the pain or sensitivity, there can be many other factors involved. You will need to have the dentist that treated you evaluate this. Also, a recently root canaled tooth can become hyperoccluded and the tooth may need to be adjusted out of occlusion to relieve the sensitivity. READ MORE

  • My daughter chipped her front two teeth. What are our options?

    If these are her permanent teeth, you can do bonding (which is white filling) to build back what was chipped. READ MORE

  • Why do my oral ulcers keep coming back?

    Recurring mouth ulcers can be as simple as a toothbrush that may need to be replaced. You may also need to have supplements such as Vitamin C, Lysine, and B complex to help prevent further outbreaks. In rare cases, the ulcerations can be due to medical conditions in which case you will need to visit a physician to make sure your blood tests are all normal and you do not have any medical problems, which may show itself as ulcerations in your mouth. READ MORE

  • How long after my extraction stitches are removed can I drink or eat?

    You should be able to resume your normal diet within 24 hours after a tooth extraction. The sutures/stitches should be removed a week after an extraction. READ MORE

  • Can a toothpaste help with tooth sensitivity?

    Toothpastes help with sensitivity on areas of the tooth that has root recessions. These toothpastes work well when used to treat recessions and root exposures. When you mention sensitivity, are you saying you also have hot sensitivity? This indicates that you may have a tooth problem that may indicate that you may have a dead nerve in the tooth. Also, severe sensitivity may indicate that you have a cracked tooth. Either way, you will need a professional to help determine what the problem is before it gets worse. READ MORE

  • Is the yellow tinge on my teeth caused by smoking permanent?

    Some yellowing of teeth can be due to staining, but heat from smoking can cause the teeth to get yellow from the heat and it may not get better. You can always try professional whitening to help it get whiter. You can also have other restorations placed to cover any dark spots that can't get whiter. You will need to consult your dentist. READ MORE

  • Why are my gums swollen?

    You may need to visit your dentist as it sounds like you have tartar or something caught down in the gum and you may be on your way to having a gum abscess. Having an exam and X-rays to evaluate this will be best. You may need to have a cleaning or a deep cleaning to take care of this if it is related to the gums. You can also have a tooth infection. Visit a dentist soon before it becomes a full swelling. READ MORE

  • I feel pain and pressure on my gums. What could this be from?

    Pain and pressure in the gums can indicate an infection in the tooth or the gums. Have a professional look into this. You will need to have an X-ray and an exam to diagnose the problem. READ MORE

  • What are the steps involved in maintaining good oral hygiene?

    You are doing everything well. I would also suggest getting a tongue scraper to remove plaque on your tongue. This plaque on your tongue causes bad breath. Also, a great product to use is a waterpik. This helps to remove a lot of food that can be caught between teeth. READ MORE

  • How can I prevent yellowing of my teeth?

    Yellowing of your teeth can be contributed to coffee stain, red wine, and tea and other things that we eat. Please make sure that you eat food that does not cause stains if you do not want to have an increase in staining. Stains can be polished off your teeth and if it can't be removed mechanically by scraping or polishing, you may try to do professional whitening with whitening gel. READ MORE

  • Do dentists offer services to the uninsured?

    Dentists recommend keeping patients on a 6 month cleaning regimen if not even more frequently (every 3 months) if a patient has gum disease. Dentists can offer services to those without insurances but payment is usually required at time of service. You can always apply for Care Credit for approval for payment plan options. READ MORE

  • How long does a dental filling last?

    Fillings lasts from 2-5 years. It depends on how well you keep your teeth clean and if you brush and floss regularly. Keeping good oral hygiene can prevent plaque from building up along the junction between the filling and the tooth to prevent the decay along the junction between the tooth and filling and recurrence of decay at the margin. READ MORE

  • Can using mouthwash frequently negatively impact the health of my teeth?

    Depending on the type of mouthwash. Most mouthwashes that have fluoride will help prevent cavities, therefore it is better that you rinse with it than not. If you suffer from dry mouth, it is best to not rinse with rinses that contain alcohol as this can worsen the dry mouth. Mouth rinses overall are good for you to prevent decay or gum disease. READ MORE

  • How can I manage my child’s dental health yet allow him to eat sweets?

    Frequency of eating sweets or drinking sweet beverage is bad for the teeth as it causes softening of the teeth, once the sugar is broken down into an acid that makes the teeth more prone to decay. If your child eats sweets, she or he must try to rinse their teeth immediately afterward and reduce the frequency of intake to once a day with proper brushing and flossing. READ MORE

  • What are the best ways to get rid of tooth sensitivity?

    There are sensitivity toothpastes that helps with sensitivity such as Sensodyne. It is also very important to have it checked out by a dentist to make sure you are not having some other problems. If it is just sensitivity, you can sometimes have fillings at the neck of the tooth if you have a groove near the root of your tooth to cover up the root surface that can be causing the sensitivity. Sometimes, fluoride treatment to the area can help stop the sensitivity. This can be prescribed to you by your dentist. READ MORE

  • I had my wisdom tooth removed yesterday. When can I start eating solid food again?

    You can start eating solids within 24 hours. You can progress to normal diet soon after. If you are still numb, you must wait until the numbness ends before chewing as you can end up injuring your cheek or your tongue. READ MORE

  • My tooth in the back is half broken, what should I do?

    This constitutes a dental emergency. Make an appointment with a dentist right away to have the tooth treated to prevent an infection from forming and severe pain kicking in. READ MORE

  • Skin is shedding on the inside of my mouth (my cheeks). Is this normal?

    Yes, there are many toothpastes out there that causes the sloughing of tissue or more so the lining of the mucosa and you see whitish stringy sloughing. Crest Pro health toothpaste does this. READ MORE

  • Wisdom teeth removal

    The removal of wisdom teeth can be done by any skilled dentist. When the wisdom teeth are impacted and it is too close to vital areas such as the nerve or if the roots are severely twisted or curved, then a referral to an oral surgeon may be needed because they are more likely to deal with these more complex types of extractions. But overall, when wisdom teeth are pretty straightforward, any general dentist who is experienced in oral surgery can remove them. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Comprehensive and Cosmetic DentistryGeriatric DentistryOrthodontic treatment with Invisalign and interceptive treatment for early orthodontic treatmentMinimally invasive fillings/ no injection fillingsVeneers and cosmetic bondingsWhitening and cosmetic consultationDental Implant placement and restorationsDentures and partial denturesWhite spot removal treatmentWhite fillingsOnlays (conservative crowns to conserve tooth structure)Root canal treatmentsPreventative treatments

Awards

  • Fellow of Academy of General Dentistry 2007 Academy of General Dentistry 
  • Master of Academy of General Dentistry 2017 Academy of General Dentistry 
  • General Practice Residency Award 1996 University of Maryland Hospital 

Professional Memberships

  • AGD  
  • AACD  
  • American Dental Association  
  • Virginia Dental Association  
  • Northern Virginia Dental Society  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Oral Cancer Screenings for GMU students, faculty and staff since 2000 to present
  • SRA Health Fair- Oral Cancer Screenings
  • SAIC Oral Cancer screenings

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Academy of General Dentistry, North Virginia Dental Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Passion for Dentistry

Hobbies / Sports

  • Photography

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Thu-Nga H. Ortega DDS's Practice location

10721 Main Street Suite 2200 -
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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New patients: 703-352-3900
Fax: 703-352-2048
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Dr. Thu-Nga H. Ortega DDS has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dentist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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