DENTIST IN WOODBRIDGE, VA
Family Implant and Pediatric Dentistry
Providing Cosmetic Dentistry Services to Individuals in Northern Virginia
Beautiful Smiles Start Here
Our Dental Group is Proud to Provide Convenient Personal Care
Our dentist in Woodbridge, VA, trusted by families for over twenty years, County Center Dental Group was built from the ground up by Dr. Faranak Khasraghi, DDS, DMD, and the result is a stable, skilled, patient-first practice where the same familiar dental team greets you year after year. Your oral health is the priority here, not your appointment slot.
Your dental records are reviewed with real attention, your questions always get honest answers, and complete dental care for every age is available under one roof. General dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry, all with a dental team who truly knows you.
Our Mission
Dr. Faranak Khasraghi, DDS, DMD believes that complete dental care begins with honesty. That means telling patients what they actually need and just as importantly, what they don’t. Too many dentists push treatments that aren’t necessary. Dr. K takes a different approach: she treats every patient the way she would treat her own family.
Patients dealing with dental pain, those exploring cosmetic dentistry options, and those simply due for a routine dental visit all receive the same straight answers and a clear, personalized plan. A good dentist committed to general dentistry done right focuses on prevention first, relationship second, and clinical excellence always. That’s the standard at County Center Dental Group, and it hasn’t changed in twenty years.
Why Choose Us
Our Dental Services
Comprehensive Exams & Teeth Cleaning
Routine exams, professional cleanings, digital imaging, sealants, and fluoride treatments help protect your smile and catch issues early.
Cosmetic & Resin Fillings
Cosmetic fillings and bonding can quickly improve your smile by repairing chips, cracks, discoloration, and small gaps with natural-looking, tooth-colored materials.
Extractions & Bone Grafting
When a tooth cannot be saved, gentle removal and bone grafting help preserve the jaw for future restorations.
Gum Surgery & Gum Grafting
Advanced periodontal procedures restore gum health, improve comfort, and protect exposed tooth roots.
Implant Placement (by Specialist)
Dental implants are precisely placed by a specialist to create a strong foundation for long-term tooth replacement.
Implant-Supported Crowns & Bridges
Restore function and appearance with implant-supported restorations that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
Implant-Supported Fixed Dentures (All-on-4)
A full arch of fixed teeth is secured with implants for a permanent, natural-feeling smile solution.
Implant-Supported Removable Dentures (Overdentures)
Overdentures snap securely onto implants for improved comfort, stability, and confidence.
Invisalign
Clear, removable aligners straighten teeth comfortably and discreetly without traditional braces.
Partial & Full Dentures
Custom dentures restore your smile, improve function, and support everyday confidence.
Pediatric Dentistry
Gentle, age-appropriate care helps children build healthy habits and positive dental experiences.
Porcelain Crowns & Bridges
Custom porcelain restorations strengthen damaged teeth and replace missing teeth with durable, lifelike results.
Porcelain Veneers
Thin, custom-crafted veneers enhance the color, shape, and alignment of teeth for a confident, polished smile.
Preventative Dentistry
Preventive dentistry helps keep your teeth and gums healthy through regular exams, cleanings, and good oral hygiene habits, reducing the risk of more serious dental problems.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal treatment relieves pain and saves infected teeth while restoring strength and function.
Scaling & Root Planing (Deep Cleaning)
Deep cleaning treatments remove bacteria below the gumline to help manage gum disease and protect oral health.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation options help anxious patients feel relaxed and comfortable during dental treatment.
Snoring Appliances & Night Guards
Custom oral appliances protect teeth from grinding and help reduce snoring for better sleep.
Tooth-Colored Fillings & Bonding
Natural-looking restorations repair cavities and minor imperfections while preserving the appearance of your teeth.
Whitening
Country Center Dental provides teeth whitening services to our patients. Our goal is to help provide you with natural whiteness, and many discolored teeth can be treated at once.
Veneers Designed to Look and Feel Like Your Natural Teeth
Porcelain veneers are thin shells bonded to the front of your teeth to cover stains, chips, and small gaps in a few visits. At the first visit, our dental team lightly shapes the tooth surface and records your bite so each veneer fits and looks natural. You wear temporary veneers while your final set is made, and the final veneers are bonded in place and set with a curing light. Porcelain resists stains and reflects light much like natural enamel, and many patients pair it with professional whitening so every tooth matches. Learn more about veneers in Woodbridge, VA.
Most Adults Say a Smile Affects Career Success
In a national consumer survey for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, about three in four adults said an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chances for career success. Nearly all adults in the survey called a smile an important social asset. This shows why stains, chips, or gaps can affect how confident you feel at work and in everyday life.
A Smile You Hide Can Cost You Opportunities
If you feel self-conscious about your teeth, you may smile less in interviews, meetings, and other first impressions. Small chips can also grow over time and need a bigger, more costly repair later. Veneers can cover these concerns in a few visits, and Dr. K only recommends treatment she would suggest for her own family. If cost is a concern, the office offers monthly payments through Cherry and CareCredit.
“an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chances for career success”
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, “Can a New Smile Make You Appear More Intelligent?” consumer survey
Invisalign Moves Your Teeth Without Anyone Noticing
Invisalign straightens teeth for teens and adults with a series of clear aligners, with no wires or brackets. You switch to a new set every few weeks, and each set moves your teeth a little further. Dr. K is an Invisalign-certified provider, and she uses the iTero digital scanner to plan treatment around your bite and spacing. You take the aligners out to eat and brush, and a custom retainer holds your results once treatment ends. Learn more about Invisalign in Woodbridge.
Bite Problems Are Linked to Gum Disease in Adults
Researchers studied 1,202 adults ages 20 to 39 and compared their bite and tooth position with signs of gum disease. They found that bite problems were linked to gum disease. This means crooked or crowded teeth can affect more than how your smile looks.
Crooked Teeth Can Put Your Gums at Risk
When teeth overlap or your bite is off, some spots are harder to reach with a brush and floss. Over time, that can raise the chance of gum problems. Many adults put off straightening because they picture years of metal braces, but aligners come out for meals and brushing, so daily care stays simple. Your progress is checked at regular visits, so you always know how treatment is going.
“Malocclusions or morphologic parameters were associated with periodontal disease.”
“New Insights in the Link Between Malocclusion and Periodontal Disease,” Journal of Clinical Periodontology (2019)
What a Damaged Tooth Really Needs Is a Porcelain Crown
A tooth that is cracked, worn down, or too weak for a filling can often be saved with a porcelain crown. The crown covers the whole visible part of the tooth to restore its shape, strength, and look, and it is matched to the color of the teeth around it. Crowns also protect teeth after root canal therapy and teeth with large, failing fillings. When a tooth is missing, a bridge anchored by crowns on the neighboring teeth fills the gap and keeps nearby teeth from drifting. Learn more about dental crowns in Woodbridge, VA.
Protecting a Cracked Tooth Early Keeps the Crack From Spreading
Texas A&M Health explains that a small crack can grow deeper over time from the everyday pressure of chewing. Dental experts there say that finding cracks early and protecting the tooth can stop the crack from spreading and prevent tooth loss. A crown is one of the main ways to protect a cracked tooth.
A Small Crack Can Grow Into a Bigger Problem
Chewing can slowly push a crack deeper toward the nerve inside the tooth, sometimes before you feel any pain. The deeper a crack goes, the harder the tooth is to save. A crown wraps around the tooth to hold it together, and the team checks it first with digital X-rays and an intraoral camera so you can see what they see. If dental visits make you nervous, sedation options are available to help you relax.
“protection of teeth from the less severe cracks will keep them from propagating further”
Texas A&M Health, Vital Record, “Saving Cracked Teeth Begins With Early Diagnosis” (2015)
Replacing a Missing Tooth With Dental Implants That Actually Last
When a tooth goes missing, the bone under it starts to shrink. Dental implants replace the whole tooth, root and all, with a titanium post that bonds to your jawbone and supports a porcelain crown. Unlike a bridge, an implant does not rely on the teeth next to it, so those teeth stay untouched. Before recommending implants, the team checks your bone and gum health with 3D cone beam imaging to plan each post. Once the implant heals, an implant-supported crown completes your smile. Learn more about dental implants in Woodbridge.
Losing Even One Tooth Leads to Bone Loss
The American College of Prosthodontists explains that losing a single tooth causes bone loss, changes your bite, and lets nearby teeth drift toward the gap. The same source notes that the longer you wait to replace the tooth, the harder the repair becomes. This is why a missing tooth is worth replacing, even one in the back that no one sees.
An Empty Space Affects More Than Your Smile
After a tooth is lost, the bone in that spot starts to shrink, and nearby teeth can slowly tip into the gap and throw off your bite. The longer the space stays empty, the more bone you may lose, which can make replacement more involved later. An implant fills the space with a post that bonds to the bone, and it is placed under local anesthesia so you stay comfortable. After treatment, routine visits keep the gums around your implant healthy.
“When you lose even a single tooth, it will result in bone loss”
American College of Prosthodontists, “National Prosthodontics Awareness Week Is April 6-12, 2014” (press release)
A More Stable Way to Restore Your Smile With Overdentures
Losing most or all of your teeth changes how you eat, speak, and feel around other people. Overdentures snap onto a small number of implants or remaining natural teeth, so they stay in place far better than a standard denture. Before recommending removal, the team checks whether any of your own teeth can be saved, since even two healthy roots can help hold the denture and slow bone loss. You can take an overdenture out to clean it, and the fit is checked at regular visits so it stays comfortable. If you are comparing options, see our partial and full dentures.
Denture Wearers Tend to Eat Fewer Fruits and Vegetables
A study in the Journal of Dental Research looked at the diets of people who wear full dentures. It found that they eat fewer fruits and vegetables than people who still have their natural teeth. Foods that are hard to chew are often the first to go, which is why a steady, secure fit matters.
A Loose Denture Can Change What You Eat
When a denture slips, many people start skipping crunchy or tough foods like raw vegetables and fruit. The gums and bone under a standard denture also keep changing, so the fit tends to loosen over time. An overdenture anchored to implants or remaining roots stays steadier, so chewing these foods feels more natural, and relines keep it comfortable as your mouth changes. The team checks the fit and the attachments at each visit, so small issues get fixed early.
“Edentulous denture-wearers eat fewer fruits and vegetables than do comparable dentate individuals.”
Bradbury J, et al., “Nutrition Counseling Increases Fruit and Vegetable Intake in the Edentulous,” Journal of Dental Research (2006), via University of East Anglia
What to Expect From an Overdenture Years Down the Road
Overdentures are designed to be removed for cleaning, which makes long-term maintenance straightforward. Your dentist checks the fit at regular visits since the shape of your gums and bone changes gradually over time. Adjustments and occasional relines keep the overdenture comfortable and functional without requiring a full replacement.
- Removable design simplifies daily cleaning and care
- Relines restore fit as gum tissue shifts with age
- Attachment components checked and replaced as needed
- Dentist monitors underlying teeth or implants at routine visits
Most people don’t realize how much a poorly fitting denture affects their daily life until they experience something better. If you’ve been managing with conventional dentures or are facing significant tooth loss, overdentures are worth understanding as a more stable, longer-lasting alternative.
Full Mouth Restoration Has Never Been More Achievable With All-on-4
For people who have lost most or all of their teeth, All-on-4 supports a full arch of teeth on just four implants. Two implants sit straight at the front of the jaw, and two are angled at the back to reach denser bone. This approach often works even when some bone has been lost, and it can reduce the need for bone grafting. The result is a set of teeth that stays fixed in place and does not come out like a denture. Fewer implants also mean fewer surgical sites and less healing time.
Keeping Your Jawbone Makes Implants Easier to Place
A 12-month study followed 46 patients after a back tooth was removed and found that the bone and gums changed the most during that first year. The researchers noted that preserving bone after tooth loss makes placing implants easier later. This is why timing matters when you plan to replace missing teeth.
Waiting Can Add Steps and Cost
The longer teeth are missing, the more the jawbone shrinks, and less bone can mean extra steps like grafting before implants can be placed. Each added step can bring more cost and more healing time. All-on-4 is designed to work with the bone you have, and the team reviews your bone during planning so there are fewer surprises. The office accepts most PPO plans, helps you check your coverage, and offers monthly payment options through Cherry and CareCredit.
Schropp L, et al., “Bone Healing and Soft Tissue Contour Changes Following Single-Tooth Extraction: A Clinical and Radiographic 12-Month Prospective Study,” International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry (2003), via PubMed, National Library of Medicine
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Faranak Khasraghi, DDS, DMD known warmly as “Dr. K” brings more than two decades of experience as a dentist in both general and cosmetic dentistry to every patient interaction. She earned her DDS from Shiraz University School of Dental Science and later completed the Advanced Standing Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, earning her DMD in 2003.
She was voted “America’s Top Dentist” in 2009 and recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine as a Top Dentist every year from 2013 to 2018. An Invisalign-certified provider and lifetime member of both USDI and the Dawson Academy, Dr. K is also supported by Dr. Josephina Lac, DDS, a pediatric specialist fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Spanish, whose humanitarian dental work spans continents. Together, they lead a dental team built on skill, compassion, and twenty years of community trust.
Patient Testimonials
FAQs
How do I know if I need a dentist or a specialist?
Your dentist is often the best starting point for any dental concern. General dentistry covers a wide range of needs, from routine cleanings to diagnosing dental pain, and most issues can be addressed right here without a referral. When specialized care is needed, such as advanced restorative dentistry or pediatric treatment, County Center Dental Group has that covered in-house too. You rarely need to look further than one office.
What happens if I haven't seen a dentist in a long time?
It’s more common than you’d think, and there’s no judgment here. The dental team will review your dental records, assess your current oral health, and start fresh with a thorough exam and cleaning. Depending on how long it’s been, scaling and root planing or other preventive dental procedures may be recommended to get things back on track. The goal is always to move forward, not dwell on the gap.
At what age should my child first see a dentist?
Most dental professionals recommend bringing your child in around their first birthday or when their first tooth appears. Early dental visits help establish good oral health habits, catch developmental concerns before they worsen, and build comfort around dental care from a young age. County Center Dental Group’s pediatric dentist is experienced with children of all ages and temperaments, making first visits as easy and positive as possible.
How does the office handle patients who experience dental anxiety?
Dental anxiety is real, and the team here takes it seriously. Every patient is walked through each step before anything begins, so there are no surprises during the dental visit. The office environment is calm, the staff is patient, and sedation dentistry options are available for those who need additional support. Feeling nervous is understandable. Feeling that way throughout the entire appointment doesn’t have to be.
What is the difference between a dental cleaning and a deeper cleaning?
A routine dental cleaning removes surface plaque and tartar from above the gum line and is recommended for patients with healthy gums. A deeper cleaning, known as scaling and root planing, goes below the gum line to remove buildup that has accumulated around the roots of the teeth. It is typically recommended when early signs of gum disease are present. Our dentist and hygienist will assess your oral health and recommend whichever approach your gums actually need.
What services do you offer?
We are happy to offer a variety of services, including:
- Dental Exams and Cleanings
- Teeth Whitening
- Invisalign
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontal Treatment
- And more!
Do you accept appointments?
Yes, we do accept appointments at our dentist’s office. In fact, we highly recommend that you schedule an appointment with us in advance to ensure that you receive the best possible care.
Request AppointmentDo I need to arrive early for my first appointment?
Yes, please arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to fill out any patient forms.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept checks, cash, credit cards, and most insurance plans. Contact our office so a member of our team can verify your insurance or visit our Payment Options page for more information!
View Payment OptionsHow often should I visit the dentist?
It is important to schedule routine checkups and cleanings to keep your teeth and gums healthy. It is recommended by the ADA to visit the dentist at least once every six months. Contact us now to book your appointment and take the first step toward optimal oral health!
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Good Dentistry Starts With Choosing the Right Dentist in Woodbridge, VA!
Our dentist in Woodbridge, VA, knows your name, remembers your history, and tells you the truth. That’s what Dr. Faranak Khasraghi, DDS, DMD, has been delivering for over twenty years. Patients leave here healthier, more confident, and better informed than when they walked in, and that’s not an accident. It’s the standard. Dial 703.670.4888 to get your appointment on the books, and pull up the County Center Dental Group on Facebook for oral health tips, a behind-the-scenes look at the dental team, and real patient stories that show exactly what this practice is all about.
