Providing Washington, DC
with Exceptional Dental Care Since 1994

Welcome

​​to Thornton Dental
Associates, P.C.

Whether you are a returning patient or are looking for a new dentist in the Greater Washington, DC, area, our team of caring dental professionals would like to welcome you to our practice. Drs. Will Thornton and Nathan Van der Linden are dentists who offer patients a range of general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry treatments to improve the appearance and health of their smiles. When you choose our Washington, DC, dental office, you can expect excellent care, appointments that start on time, and the latest techniques and tools available in the field of modern dentistry. Learn how Thornton Dental Associates, P.C. can help you improve your oral health and give you something to smile about.

Will Thornton, DDS

A native of southeastern Virginia, Dr. Will Thornton studied biology at the University of Virginia before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. After completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, Dr. Thornton moved to Washington, DC, in 2005. Dr. Thornton's patient-centered approach to dental care allows him to provide everyone that visits our dental office with exceptional outcomes. He is a member of the:

 - American Dental Association
 - District of Columbia Dental Society

Dental Implants

Tooth loss can make chewing and speaking difficult and impact your self-esteem. Missing teeth are also detrimental to both your oral and overall health. Fortunately, there is a solution to these issues. Dental implants are prosthetic tooth roots that provide the very best support for replacement teeth while stopping the bone atrophy that follows tooth loss. Our dentists can coordinate dental implant treatment to fill the gaps left by any number of missing teeth.

Veneers

Cosmetic issues such as chipped, cracked, stained, or slightly crooked teeth can give your smile an unhealthy appearance. If you have great oral hygiene but are still unhappy with how your teeth look, veneers are ultra-thin porcelain shells that can effectively conceal imperfections to give you a dazzling smile. Our dentists can place veneers in just two appointments, allowing patients to completely transform their smiles in as little as two weeks.

Crowns

Dentures

Missing most or all of your teeth affects nearly every aspect of your life. Widespread tooth loss compromises your appearance, keeps you from eating your favorite foods, and causes you to hide your smile when it's time for a photo with friends, family, or colleagues. A custom set of dentures can take years off of your appearance, enhance your quality of life, and make it easier to eat, speak, and smile. Our dentists can fabricate a partial or full denture to restore the function and appearance of your smile.