Medicaid Dentist in Fairfax Virginia

Medicaid Dental Care

Metro Dental Health is A Proud Medicaid Dentist in Fairfax, Virginia

If you are searching for a Medicaid Dentist in Fairfax Virginia, Metro Dental Health is here to help. We proudly accept Medicaid at our Fairfax office and are committed to making high-quality dental care accessible to individuals and families throughout Fairfax and the surrounding communities.

At Metro Dental Health, we believe everyone deserves a healthy smile — regardless of insurance type. Our team works closely with Medicaid patients to ensure they understand their coverage, benefits, and treatment options. If you’re covered under Virginia Medicaid, including Cardinal Care Smiles, we’re ready to provide compassionate, comprehensive dental care in a welcoming environment.

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We Accept Medicaid in Fairfax, VA

Finding a dentist who accepts Medicaid can sometimes feel overwhelming. At Metro Dental Health, we make it simple. As a trusted Medicaid dentist in Fairfax Virginia, our practice participates with VA DMAS/Cardinal Care Smiles and welcomes:

  • Patients under 21
  • Adults over 21
  • Pregnant women over 21

Our knowledgeable front desk team can help verify your eligibility, explain covered services, and assist with scheduling appointments that fit your needs. We’re dedicated to helping Medicaid patients receive preventive, restorative, and necessary dental treatments without unnecessary stress.

Comprehensive Dental Services for Medicaid Patients

Metro Dental Health provides a full range of dental services for Medicaid recipients in Fairfax, including:

  • Routine dental exams and cleanings
  • Digital X-rays
  • Fillings and restorative treatments
  • Tooth extractions
  • Emergency dental care
  • Preventive care for children and families

Preventive dentistry plays an essential role in long-term oral health. Regular checkups help detect problems early, minimize discomfort, and reduce the need for more extensive procedures later on.

Meet Dr. Mohamed Elgazzar

At the heart of our practice is Dr. Mohamed Elgazzar, a highly trained and experienced dentist who proudly accepts Medicaid patients. Dr. Elgazzar began his dental career in Egypt at Cairo University. In 1999, he moved to Connecticut, where he completed postgraduate studies at Yale University’s Waterbury Hospital. After finishing his studies, he continued his professional journey at Boston University, serving as a clinical instructor and mentoring future dental professionals.

Committed to advanced education, Dr. Elgazzar pursued additional postgraduate training with the Dawson Academy, focusing on TMJ therapy and cosmetic dentistry. He also earned his implant fellowship from the California Implant Dental Institute and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Dr. Elgazzar is passionate about dentistry and continually seeks advanced training opportunities. His dedication to patient-centered care is reflected in his gentle chairside manner and attention to detail. Most importantly, he is proud to participate with VA DMAS/Cardinal Care Smiles (Medicaid).

His goal is to ensure that every patient — including those with Medicaid — receives high-quality, personalized dental treatment.

most popular questions

Common Questions

Your questions about general dentistry answered.

Your teeth should be cleaned twice a year, every six months. Some patients with periodontal disease may require more frequent cleanings.

Fillings are minimally invasive restorations. The overwhelming majority of our patients do not feel any discomfort during the placement of fillings. This is because very little tooth reduction is needed to place a filling. As a precaution, local anesthetic is used to minimize the possibility of discomfort. The main sensation a patient will feel during a filling is mild pressure.

A crown is essentially a cap that fits over a badly damaged or diseased tooth. Crowns are shaped like a tooth, and are made to very precise specifications so that they fit between existing teeth and restore a patient’s bite. Those receiving crowns can choose the materials used for their restoration. Popular options include porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, and metal alloys.

A dental sealant can prevent the development of tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth. If you have molars with deep fissures or have difficulty keeping your molars clean and free of plaque, a dental sealant might be an effective way to protect your teeth against decay. Cavity-causing bacteria cannot penetrate the structure of sealant.

Crown aesthetics have to do with the look of your smile after a restorative procedure has been implemented. This is an important part of the planning stage, when deciding how to fix a person’s smile. There are many different types of crowns and procedures that will give off a different look, which could overall change the look of the smile. Many dentists agree that ceramic or porcelain crown usually give off the best aesthetic.

Cosmetic dentists are usually the ones who discuss and study crown aesthetics. These dentists are used to help a patient plan the perfect smile, and will help take them through the different steps to get them there. There are many options and cosmetic dentists are specialists and extremely knowledgeable of their craft. They make beautiful smiles for a living, so crown aesthetics are an important part of their repertoire. If a patient is wondering what options they have to fix a missing tooth or teeth, a cosmetic dentist is the best place to go to take care of all of their aesthetic crown needs.

There are many different types of material used for dental fillings. These included but are not limited to gold, porcelain, silver amalgam, resin, glass ionomer, and sometimes tooth colored plastic. Most patients get either gold, silver amalgam or tooth colored fillings. The pros and cons are as follows:

Gold fillings do not corrode and can last over 10 years. Many patients agree that gold fillings have a better aesthetic quality than silver amalgam, but gold fillings are more costly. Usually the procedure requires two different visits.

Silver amalgam fillings are made up of a mixture containing mercury, silver, tin, zinc and copper. They can also last over 10 years. They are less expensive than the tooth colored fillings, but do not match the color of a patient’s teeth and therefore have a lesser aesthetic quality. More of the tooth must be removed to make space for these types of fillings. They can also cause more severe fractures of the teeth.

Tooth colored fillings have the best aesthetic quality because they look similar to a patient’s actual teeth. They are usually used for front teeth. They also bond to the tooth itself, creating better support than other types of fillings. They have multiple uses including repairing broken, chipped or fractured teeth.

There are many factors that go into the decision of what types of filling to use. These include, but are not limited to, the amount of damage or decay, patient homecare and habits and the advice of a patient’s dentist.

As discussed above there are many different types of crowns made up of different types of materials. Some of the options are stainless steel, metal crowns, porcelain-fused metal, resin, ceramic, porcelain, and milled crowns, among others.

Stainless steel crowns are usually used for temporary purposes, while the actual crown is being created in the lab. These crowns protect the tooth from worsening damage and decay. They are usually used for children, because these types of crowns usually require a single visit, while other types of crowns can take multiple visits.

Metal crowns include gold and other alloys. With these types of crowns less of the tooth need to be removed. Resin crowns are cheaper than other types of crowns but they are not as sturdy as others. Ceramic and porcelain crowns provide the color that is most similar to actual teeth. They are usually used for front teeth, and for people with metal allergies. Milled crowns require no impressions and are digitally created in offices that have the technology to produce them.

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(202) 363-5720

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(703) 934-4474

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