Dentist - Fairfax
11230 Waples Mill Road Suite 160
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-691-2221

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11230 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030

Patient Education

Managing Pain

Online Dental Education Library

Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.



There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:
  • Ice packs on the affected area.
  • Avoiding hard candy or ice.
  • Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.
Dentists use a wide array of pain management tools, including:
  • Anesthetics such as Novocaine.
  • Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
  • Sedatives, including a procedure known as "conscious sedation" or general sedation (also known as "deep sedation").

Meet the Doctor

Samuel S. Ham, DDS, P.C.

Dr. Samuel Ham has been a resident of Virginia since 1970. He graduated from Fairfax high School in 1983.

Read more about Samuel S. Ham, DDS, P.C.

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We encourage you to contact us whenever you have an interest or concern about our services.