Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  I have been visiting Dr. Schlactus' offices for many years and it offers the finest and most modern, thorough dental care available. Whether you are going in for a routine cleaning and exam or something more serious, like a filling, a crown, or something else, you are in professional, caring, careful hands. For some procedures, like root canal or implants, Dr. Schlactus will refer you to an excellent specialist in those fields. I have used them a few times and they really are the very best.
• X-rays
  Periodic dental X-rays are a critical tool to help us identify problems, like cavities and impacted teeth, that would otherwise not be visible. X-rays use a low level of radiation to take pictures of teeth, gums, and bone. Typically children need to have X-rays more often than adults because we need to monitor the growth of their adult teeth.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
• Fluoride Treatment
  Fluoride is a natural mineral that has been shown in countless scientific studies to safely build strong teeth and help prevent cavities. At your hygiene appointment, we’ll offer you a professional fluoride treatment—a quick, simple, and routine procedure that strengthens your teeth.
• Dental Sealants
  Healthy teeth are important, no matter your age. Our family-friendly approach includes children’s dentistry services—like sealants and wisdom teeth removal—delivered with care and compassion. Learn More

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  One of the most common restorations we perform, a filling is used to treat a cavity in a tooth. In most cases, we fill cavities using composite resin, a strong, durable tooth-coloured material. Fillings help prevent further damage and decay, and restore the appearance and function of the tooth.
• Veneers
  Your smile is the first thing people notice about you. Veneers help you make a great first impression. They can change almost any aspect of your smile to make it appear straighter, brighter, and more natural.
• Crowns
  Just a big Thank You to Dr Schlactus for the great work he recently did with a crown for me. Worked with me to get the fitting just right, and made a personal call to followup to make sure I was doing well. Personal Service at it's best!
• Bridges
  We use advanced dental materials and techniques to repair damaged teeth and create strong, natural-looking crowns and bridges that match the shape and shade of your natural teeth to restore your smile.
• Dental Bonding
  Dental bonding, also called composite bonding, is a procedure that involves using a tooth-coloured composite resin material to reshape teeth, remove the appearance of stains or chips, or correct spacing between teeth.
• Restorative Dentistry
  If you have a damaged tooth—whether from decay, injury, or some other cause—restoring the appearance and function of the tooth is something we should consider. We use various tools and techniques to repair teeth that need a little work.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Endodontics, commonly referred to as a root canal, entails the extraction of the tooth's pulp. When faced with a severely infected tooth, opting for a root canal is often the most advisable course of action. Learn More

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  Removing plaque is one of the important treatments we’ll perform for you at a hygiene appointment. Scaling is a “deep cleaning” that involves reaching below the gumline to remove plaque and tartar buildup that could otherwise lead to inflammation, infection, or decay.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If you have one or more missing teeth, opting for a dental implant or an implant-supported denture can be an excellent choice, as they offer the same appearance, feel, and function as natural teeth. Our team has extensive experience in replacing missing teeth with implants.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dr. Schlactus continually pursues and perfects his special interest in cosmetic and implant dentistry. He loves having a true family practice, seeing many families across multiple generations. He has been recognized by his peers as one of the Washingtonian Magazine best dentists in the area for the past 13 years and was recently named to Washingtonian’s Top Dentist Hall of Fame. His patients and members of the community have honored Dr. Schlactus among the Bethesda Magazine “Best of the Best” since 2011. Dr. Schlactus has also been featured in the Washington Jewish Weekly as a Best Local Dentist for 2022 and 2023.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
  Our services aim to prevent periodontal disease, mitigating the risk of tooth loss, and provide treatment to address associated health concerns, ensuring your oral health and overall well-being. These include tooth extraction, scaling, root planing, gum grafting, and more.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Braces
  Orthodontic treatment with clear aligners straightens misaligned or crooked teeth that can affect the appearance of your smile and cause damage to your other teeth. Unlike metal braces, clear aligners are a virtually invisible way to get a straighter, healthier smile.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Get the brighter smile you desire with professional teeth whitening treatments. Because they are administered by trained dental professionals, our teeth whitening treatments are safe and reliable, with predictable results.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Dr. Schlactus and his team have been recognized for high-quality family and cosmetic dentistry. Our emphasis is on patient education and preventative dentistry, and our goal is to help you enjoy a healthy smile for a lifetime. Take a minute to meet us!
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Schlactus is an active member of the American Dental Association, The Maryland Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Society and the Alpha Omega dental fraternity, where he served two terms as president. He is the proud parent of four wonderful children and together with his loving wife Stacy is very involved in the local Jewish community. When Dr. Schlactus is not working hard at his practice, he is an avid golfer, skier and tennis player.