
Victor Olusegun Falaiye
Dentist
17434 Celebration Way Dumfries Virginia, 22025About
Victor Falaiye, DMD, works at The Dentist Office PC in Dumfries, Virginia.� Educated in England at the University of Manchester, Dr. Falayie then completed his residency in Nigeria.� He then proceeded to the University of Pennsylvania to participate in the Program for Advanced Standing Students (PASS) Program.� The program trains foreign dentists, from sometimes as many as 15 countries.� Dr. Falaiye specializes in oral maxilofacial surgery; including surgery of the mouth and jaw.�
Education and Training
University of Manchester
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Victor Olusegun Falaiye's Expert Contributions
What is the home remedy for cavity pain?
Make sure you maintain good oral health. Take otc analgesic and get to your dentist at your earliest convenience. READ MORE
How long is a root canal procedure?
Time frame for the completion of any dental procedure depends on many parameters: 1) The tooth involved. Most of the time multi-rooted tooth like the molars would normally take a longer time to treat than single rooted tooth like the incisor. 2) The dexterity of the professional. It is expected that a specialist in root canal treatment will be faster and take lesser time. 3) The duration of the pathology. Acute cases takes longer time because of the sensitivity and the excruciating pain that acute cases cause. 4) The psychological preparation of patients plays some roles in the duration for root canal treatment. READ MORE
Can TMJ make chewing difficult?
Yes. Your inability to chew could well be due to the situation with your TMJ or other problems connected with the joint(s). My advice is go to your dentist for further evaluation and treatment. READ MORE
Can a cavity spread to the next tooth?
A cavity on a tooth does not spread to the others. However, your pain might be as a result of multiple decays on the adjacent teeth. You need the dentist to be able to diagnose this situation. My advice is that you consult a dentist before you can make a realistic decision. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- University of Pennsylvania PASS Program
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, Northern Virginia Dental Society, North Virginia Dental Association, International Congress of Oral Implantology, Nigerian Society for Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
God, giving him the opportunity as well as His to focus on achieving his goal
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf
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