We offer general dentistry in a boutique setting, with all the services you need for a healthy, happy smile.

General Dentistry

At McLean Dental Loft, we're not your average dental practice. We deliver all the services you need to restore, enhance, and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile, but we do it in a high-end, boutique setting designed with more than just your dental needs in mind. Here, your comfort and overall experience are just as important as your care.

What to Expect from Your General Dentist in McLean

Drs. Sanati and Shahram are a husband-and-wife team who combine their talents, experience, and expertise to provide our patients with a full range of dental services. So, whether you’re looking to maintain your smile with professional cleanings and teeth whitening or you need restorations or repairs, you'll receive concierge-level care at our McLean dental office.

Here are some of the general dental services we offer at McLean Dental Loft:

Preventive teeth cleanings, exams, and x-rays
Periodontal disease treatment — deep cleaning
Custom sports guards and nightguards
Oral cancer screenings
Laser dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings
Dental inlays and onlays
CEREC same-day restorations
Dental crowns and bridges
Resin Infiltration
Root canal treatment
Dental implant restorations
Professional teeth whitening
Clear aligners
Emergency dentistry

What Are the Benefits of Working with a General Dentist?

When you have a general dental team you can trust, you get peace of mind and a range of additional advantages we know you’ll appreciate.

Reduced Anxiety

Knowing your team and feeling comfortable and welcome at your dental office helps to reduce the anxiety that may accompany dental appointments.

Prompt Care

If you or a loved one experiences a tooth emergency, your trusted dental team is there to provide guidance and same-day treatment whenever possible.

Comfortable Familiarity

Seeing the same familiar faces at every visit helps reduce stress, puts you at ease, and may even leave you looking forward to your next appointment.

Ease of Convenience

We can handle most of your dental needs here at our McLean dental office, so you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’ll always work with the team you know and trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dental x-rays safe?

Dental x-rays are a routine and essential part of maintaining good oral health—and yes, they are safe. At McLean Dental Loft, your health and comfort are always our top priority, and we take every precaution to ensure your x-ray experience is as safe as possible.

Understanding Dental X-Rays

Modern dental x-rays use very low levels of radiation. Typically, far less than many everyday exposures, you may not even think twice about. To put it in perspective, the radiation you would get from a full set of dental x-rays is comparable to what you'd naturally receive from a single day in the outdoor environment.

We also take additional steps to minimize your exposure, including:

Lead aprons and thyroid collars to shield your body during every x-ray
Digital x-ray technology that uses significantly less radiation than traditional film-based x-rays
Personalized x-ray schedules based on your age, oral health history, and individual risk factors
Up-to-date equipment and protocols that meet or exceed all safety guidelines

The Importance of Dental X-Rays

X-rays allow us to detect problems that simply aren't visible during a routine exam, such as bone loss, infections, cavities between teeth, and developmental concerns. Catching these issues early often means simpler, less invasive treatment down the road.

For most patients, the benefits of dental x-rays far outweigh any minimal risk. Our team is always happy to answer your questions and walk you through exactly what to expect.

Your health is in good hands at McLean Dental Loft.

A Focus on Prevention

When we can help you protect your smile with routine biannual dental cleanings and exams, it enhances your oral health and helps prevent common problems like tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease.

You may also avoid dental emergencies if our dentists can spot problems early, such as breakdown or wear of a natural tooth or a restoration. When you’re proactive about treating these issues early, it helps save you time in the dental chair and money in your budget.

Experience Dentistry Done Differently

We’re accepting new patients and look forward to serving your needs and elevating your dental experience at McLean Dental Loft.

Request a visit with our dentists online or talk with our team at (703) 775-4949 to begin your dental journey.

Our Team

Meet More of Our Team

Dr. Ardalan Sanati and Dr. Shohreh Shahram

Dr. Ardalan Sanati and Dr. Shohreh Shahram are the husband-and-wife owner-dentists behind McLean Dental Loft, bringing a shared passion for exceptional, detail-oriented dental care to every patient they serve.

Both doctors completed their undergraduate education at Semmelweis University in Budapest in 2003 and subsequently earned their Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degrees from the New York University College of Dentistry in 2008.

They were both drawn to dentistry by the same core belief—that small details can make a big difference in someone's daily life. At McLean Dental Loft, their greatest reward comes ...

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General Dentistry Technology

Digital X-Rays

At McLean Dental Loft, we use state-of-the-art digital x-ray technology to give you the safest, most accurate dental care possible. Digital x-rays emit up to 90 percent less radiation than traditional film x-rays, producing instant, high-resolution images we can review with you chairside. This means faster diagnoses, better treatment planning, and a more comfortable experience because your health and peace of mind are always our priority.

Digital Records

We've gone completely paperless with a fully digital records system, making your experience more seamless and secure than ever. Your health history, treatment plans, x-rays, and clinical notes are stored securely on an encrypted digital platform and are instantly accessible whenever you need them.

Digital records mean fewer errors, faster communication with specialists, and effortless appointment coordination. It's modern dentistry working smarter for you, ensuring your care is always accurate, organized, and right at our fingertips.

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I've been in lots of dentists and this one is best by far!!!!

I should start with nice and friendly staff! To the clean offices and high technology equipment to the high educated and knowledgeable Dentists. Very professional they know what they are doing and how to take care of their patients. If you are in seeking for a special dentist that you could trust this is absolutely the one.

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