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Dr Joshua Anderson, DDS is a general dentist in Falls Church, VA specializing in general dentistry.
3701 S George Mason Drive Suite C7N
Falls Church, VA 22041
12721 Darby Brooke Court Suite 101 Woodbridge, VA
Woodbridge, VA 22192
9380 Forestwood Lane Suite E
Manassas, VA 20110
14007 MINNIEVILLE ROAD
Woodbridge, VA 22193
2719 Washington Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
5115 FRANCONIA ROAD SUITE D
Alexandria, VA 22310
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.
TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.
There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.
He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals (2009)
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr Joshua Anderson, DDS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, HealthLink, HealthSmart, Cigna-HealthSpring, Priority Health, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, TRICARE Standard, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Extra, Aetna Aexcel Plus, Aetna Aexcel, TRICARE, Delta Dental, Coventry, Blue California, Anthem, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Guardian, Anthem Blue Access PPO, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), SuperMed, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Blue Choice, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Texas True Choice, MagnaCare, Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna - Student Health Plans, Choice Care Network - ChoiceCare Network PPO, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Individual Care Blue Plus, Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000, Aetna - Healthy New York HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO), Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select, Assurant Health - CoreMed, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select, Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO), Aetna - HMO (Aetna), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Smart Select, Aetna - Volunteer Plan, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Aetna Select, Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Advantage Dental, Aetna - Aetna Whole Health - MW Comm. Health Solutions, Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN, Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II, Aetna - HMO (Open Access), Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas, Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity, Aetna - LM Healthworks, MetLife - Dental HMO/Managed Care, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP, Assurant Health - Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500, GEHA Health Plans - High Option, Assurant Health - Individual Plan, Aetna - Aetna Select, Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna, Aetna - Aetna Whole Health- Banner Health Network HMO, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Flexible Blue II, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service), Aetna - Aexcel PPO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - Illinois Community Network, Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO, GEHA Health Plans - Health Savings Advantage, Aetna - Behavioral Healthcare Program, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Assurant Health - PPO (Assurant Health), Aetna - Open Choice (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS, MetLife - PDP Plus, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Assurant Health - Assurant Affordable Health Access Plan C, Assurant Health - Assurant Affordable Health Access Plan B, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Vision, Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Texas CHIP, Aetna - Better Health Kids Pennsylvania, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Level 3), Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna - Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - MCOA 7500, GEHA Health Plans - High Deductible, Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO), Aetna - Affordable Health Choices, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Signature, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Assure, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II, Aetna - Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO), Aetna - PCP Referral Plan (TX only), Aetna - Employee Assistance Program, Blue Care Network of Michigan - BCN Advantage HMO-POS, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Young Adult Blue Max, Aetna - Signature Administrators, MetLife - Federal Dental (FEDVIP), MetLife - PDP, Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2), Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000, MetLife - SafeGuard Dental, GEHA Health Plans - Standard Option (PPO), Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Workers' Comp Access, Aetna - Aetna Golden Medicare Plan (HMO), Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Savings Plus of Lake County, OH, Aetna - New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Value (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma, Aetna - Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp), Aetna - NYC Community Plan, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Special Needs, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Base (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO, Assurant Health - Short Term, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO, Aetna - Better Health, Blue Care Network of Michigan - OneBlue, Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Savings Plus of Chicago, IL, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Illinois Managed Choice Network, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Vitality, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II and Blue Care Network of Michigan - Keep Fit.
According to our sources, Dr Joshua Anderson, DDS accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr Joshua Anderson, DDS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 1506 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr Joshua Anderson, DDS from all over the web to help you find the right in Falls Church, VA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr Joshua Anderson, DDS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$232
Invisalign $232 |
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$214
(8021) Zoom Kits $44 |
Kids BHs $41 |
AirFloss Handles $29 |
DiamondClean BHs $27 |
(8021) Zoom In-office Kits $15 |
Other $58 |
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$130
$130 |
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$82
Dental $82 |
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$52
ARESTIN $34 |
ONSET $18 |
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$150
ENAMELON TREATMENT GEL 4.0 oz (12) $47 |
3M Filtek $20 |
CAVITRON $19 |
Orthodontic Dentistry $17 |
WaveOne $16 |
Other $32 |
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Dr Joshua Anderson, DDS has received 1 research payments totaling $15.
Dr. Joshua Anderson specializes in general dentistry. On average, patients gave Dr. Anderson a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: tooth extractions, oral surgery, and bone grafting. He can take several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. He has an open panel in Alexandria, VA according to Doctor.com. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut. Dr. Anderson (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Portuguese.
