Dentist in Dale City, VA
Family Implant and Pediatric Dentistry
Providing Cosmetic Dentistry Services to Individuals in Northern Virginia
Providing Cosmetic Dentistry Services to Individuals in Northern Virginia
Our dentist in Dale City, VA has been a trusted choice for families since the neighborhood itself was still being built, that’s the story behind our practice. County Center Dental Group was built from scratch by Dr. Faranak Khasraghi, DDS, DMD over twenty years ago, and it shows in ways that matter: a stable team, an established reputation, and patients who have been coming back for years. This is a full-service dental practice where kids, parents, and grandparents all get seen under one roof. Getting great dental care close to home shouldn’t be complicated, and here, it isn’t.

Twenty years in the same community teaches you something about what patients actually need. Dr. Faranak Khasraghi, DDS, DMD has spent two decades listening to concerns, to questions, to the things patients hesitate to say out loud. That ongoing conversation has shaped everything about how County Center Dental Group operates: the pace of appointments, the way treatment options are explained, and the standard of dental care that every patient receives regardless of why they’re coming in. The result is a dental practice where your comfort and clarity matter as much as the clinical work, and where leaving an appointment confused or pressured simply isn’t acceptable.

Dental implants are precisely placed by a specialist to create a strong foundation for long-term tooth replacement.
Natural-looking restorations repair cavities and minor imperfections while preserving the appearance of your teeth.
Custom porcelain restorations strengthen damaged teeth and replace missing teeth with durable, lifelike results.
Restore function and appearance with implant-supported restorations that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
Custom dentures restore your smile, improve function, and support everyday confidence.
A full arch of fixed teeth is secured with implants for a permanent, natural-feeling smile solution.
Advanced periodontal procedures restore gum health, improve comfort, and protect exposed tooth roots.
When a tooth cannot be saved, gentle removal and bone grafting help preserve the jaw for future restorations.
Gentle, age-appropriate care helps children build healthy habits and positive dental experiences.
Root canal treatment relieves pain and saves infected teeth while restoring strength and function.
Sedation options help anxious patients feel relaxed and comfortable during dental treatment.
Routine exams, professional cleanings, digital imaging, sealants, and fluoride treatments help protect your smile and catch issues early.
Custom oral appliances protect teeth from grinding and help reduce snoring for better sleep.
Thin, custom-crafted veneers enhance the color, shape, and alignment of teeth for a confident, polished smile.
Overdentures snap securely onto implants for improved comfort, stability, and confidence.
Deep cleaning treatments remove bacteria below the gumline to help manage gum disease and protect oral health.
Clear, removable aligners straighten teeth comfortably and discreetly without traditional braces.
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.
Patients in the Dale City community who want to cover stains, chips, or small gaps can visit our Woodbridge office for porcelain veneers. These thin porcelain shells are bonded to the front of your teeth and shaped and shaded to blend with the rest of your smile. Our dentist prepares the tooth surface and records your bite, then places temporary veneers while your final set is made. The final veneers are bonded firmly in place, and many patients pair them with professional whitening so every tooth matches. Learn more about veneers in Woodbridge, VA.
A study of 481 dental students, published through PubMed Central, looked at how people judge their own smiles. Its authors point to research showing that being unhappy with how your teeth look can make people more self-conscious, smile less, and pull back from social time. Even small concerns, like discoloration or uneven teeth, can have this effect.
If you feel self-conscious about your teeth, you may start covering your mouth, smiling less in photos, or holding back in conversations. Over time, those habits can affect how comfortable you feel around others. Veneers can address stains, chips, and small gaps 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.
“Dissatisfaction with dental appearance can lead to self-consciousness, avoidance of smiling”
Cross-sectional study of dental esthetic self-perception and satisfaction among 481 undergraduate dental students, via PubMed Central, National Library of Medicine
Invisalign straightens teeth with a series of clear aligners that fit over your teeth, with no wires or brackets. You take them out to eat, brush, and floss, so daily routines stay simple. Dr. K is an Invisalign-certified provider, and she plans your treatment around your bite using the iTero digital scanner, with a new set of aligners every few weeks. You may feel mild pressure when you switch to a new set, which is normal as your teeth shift. Patients in the Dale City community can learn more about Invisalign in Woodbridge.
A 2021 study in BMC Oral Health examined 606 children and teens and compared how their teeth lined up with their oral hygiene and cavities. Those with crowding and other bite problems had higher plaque and decay scores. The authors concluded that bite problems may raise the risk of cavities and gum disease.
When teeth overlap, plaque can collect in tight spots that a brush and floss have trouble reaching. Over time, that buildup can raise the chance of cavities and gum problems. Straightening your teeth with aligners you remove for meals and brushing can make daily care easier during treatment and after. Your progress is checked at regular visits, so you always know how things are going.
“Malocclusion may increase the risk of caries and periodontal disease”
“Relationship Between Dental Caries, Oral Hygiene and Malocclusion Among Syrian Refugee Children and Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study,” BMC Oral Health (2021)
Teeth that are cracked, worn down, or heavily decayed can affect both how you chew and how you feel about your smile. Porcelain crowns cover the whole visible part of a damaged tooth to bring back its strength, shape, and natural look. Crowns also protect teeth after root canal therapy, anchor bridges, and top dental implants when little healthy tooth structure remains. Our dental team checks the tooth carefully and picks a shade and shape that match the teeth around it. Patients from the Dale City community can learn more about dental crowns in Woodbridge, VA.
An eight-year study followed more than 4,000 teeth that had root canal treatment. Teeth were more likely to need removal when the final crown or filling was placed later rather than sooner. The author named timing as the most important factor in how long these teeth last.
After a root canal or a large filling, a tooth has less structure holding it together, so everyday chewing can crack it. Waiting too long to cover it gives a crack more chances to start, which can mean losing the tooth. A crown wraps around the whole tooth to protect it, 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.
“Timely placement of the final coronal restoration is found to be the most critical factor”
Sadaf D, “Survival Rates of Endodontically Treated Teeth After Placement of Definitive Coronal Restoration: 8-Year Retrospective Study,” Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management (2020), via PubMed Central, National Library of Medicine
Not everyone is a candidate for dental implants right away, and our team believes you deserve an honest answer before anything begins. The team checks your bone, gums, and overall oral health with 3D cone beam imaging before recommending a path forward. For those who qualify, dental implants replace a missing tooth with a titanium post that bonds to the jawbone and supports a crown matched to your natural teeth. If bone needs to be rebuilt first, bone grafting may be part of the plan. Patients in the Dale City community can learn more about dental implants in Woodbridge.
Researchers reviewed studies on tooth loss and how people rate their oral health and daily life. Every study they looked at found a link between missing teeth and a lower quality of life, and in most of them, missing front teeth had the biggest effect. The more teeth that were missing, the bigger the impact tended to be.
A missing tooth can make some foods harder to chew and make you more aware of your smile in photos and conversations. Waiting to replace it also gives nearby teeth time to drift and the bone time to shrink, which can make treatment more involved later. Implant placement is done under local anesthesia so you stay comfortable, and the team explains each step before it happens. Follow-up visits confirm the implant is healing well before your final crown is placed.
“tooth loss is associated with impairment of OHRQoL”
Gerritsen AE, et al., “Tooth Loss and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (2010), via PubMed Central, National Library of Medicine
Traditional dentures help many people, but they can slip and make some foods harder to eat. Overdentures snap onto a few implants or remaining natural teeth, so they stay steadier than a standard denture while still coming out for cleaning. Our dentist examines your jaw, checks whether any of your own teeth can be saved, and considers your long-term oral health before building your plan. Each overdenture is made to fit your mouth, and the fit is checked at regular visits. You can also compare options on our partial and full dentures page.
A review in the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association by researchers from McGill and Carleton universities looked at diet and nutrition in people who have lost all their teeth. It found that even people with well-made dentures have trouble chewing hard or tough foods and often change what they eat. The authors noted that implant-retained overdentures make chewing easier.
When chewing gets hard, many people stop eating raw vegetables, fruit, and meat and lean toward softer foods instead. Over time, those changes can leave gaps in your diet. An overdenture anchored to implants or remaining roots stays steadier, so these foods can feel easier to chew again. The team checks the fit and the attachments at each visit, so small problems get fixed early.
“Edentulous people have difficulty chewing foods that are hard or tough in texture”
Hutton B, Feine J, Morais J, “Is There an Association Between Edentulism and Nutritional State?” Journal of the Canadian Dental Association (2002)
For patients who have lived with failing teeth or removable dentures for years, All-on-4 replaces a full arch of teeth on four implants. Two implants sit straight at the front of the jaw, and two are angled at the back to reach denser bone, which can reduce the need for bone grafting. Before treatment, our dentist reviews your jaw structure, bone, and overall health to see whether All-on-4 is the right fit. When it is, the result is a fixed set of teeth that stays in place and works like natural teeth. Fewer implants also mean fewer surgical sites and less healing time, and sedation options are available if you feel nervous.
A five-year study measured the jawbone in people who wore full dentures, using X-rays taken when they got their dentures and again five years later. Bone height dropped at every point measured in both the upper and lower jaw. The researchers describe this bone loss as an ongoing process.
As the jawbone keeps shrinking, there is less bone to hold implants, and you may need bone grafting before treatment can begin. 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 and offers monthly payments through Cherry and CareCredit.
“resorption of the residual alveolar ridges is a chronic and continuous process”
Kovačić I, et al., “Decreasing of Residual Alveolar Ridge Height in Complete Denture Wearers: A Five Year Follow Up Study,” via Hrčak, Portal of Croatian Scientific and Professional Journals

Dr. Faranak Khasraghi, DDS, DMD, known to patients as “Dr. K,” holds two dental degrees: a DDS from Shiraz University School of Dental Science earned in 1992, and a DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine completed through the Advanced Standing Program in 2003. Her professional record includes being named “America’s Top Dentist” in 2009 and earning Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Dentist distinction every year from 2013 through 2018. She is Invisalign certified and holds lifetime membership in both USDI and the Dawson Academy for Advanced Dental Studies.
Her partner in care, Dr. Josephina Lac, DDS, graduated Cum Laude from the Medical College of Virginia and later earned her certificate and master’s in pediatric dentistry from Boston University. Dr. Lac is fluent in four languages and has provided volunteer dental care through Operation Smile in Vietnam and China, bringing that same generosity to every patient she treats here at home.
Preventive care goes well beyond dental cleaning twice a year. It includes a thorough exam, updated X-rays when indicated, gum health assessments, oral cancer screening, and a conversation about anything you’ve noticed or been concerned about. Our hygienist and dentist will also talk through at-home habits including brushing, flossing, and diet, and flag anything that needs monitoring before it becomes a bigger dental problem. Prevention is always cheaper and easier than treatment.
Yes, and that’s one of the things that makes this practice genuinely useful for busy households. Dr. Khasraghi treats adult patients across the full range of general and cosmetic dentistry, while Dr. Lac handles pediatric care with specialized training that covers everything from routine dental checkups to more complex restorative services. You can schedule the whole family on the same day and deal with one office, one relationship, and one consistent standard of dental well-being.
That’s exactly the kind of question this practice is set up to answer clearly. After your exam, the dentist will separate what’s clinically necessary from what’s elective or cosmetic, and explain the reasoning behind each recommendation. Nothing gets added to your treatment plan without a real explanation. If a less involved option exists that will solve the problem, that’s what you’ll hear about. The goal is to match your dental health needs with the right solution, not the most profitable one.
Not every patient walks in with a straightforward case, and this practice is built to handle that. Dr. Khasraghi’s advanced training through the Dawson Academy and USDI gives her the foundation to manage more involved restorative treatments and complex dental procedures that many general offices refer out. Dr. Lac adds a second layer of specialized expertise on the pediatric side, including conscious sedation and dental surgery. Between the two doctors and the diagnostic technology available in-office, most cases can be fully addressed right here without sending you elsewhere.
Arriving a few minutes early gives the front desk time to get your information set up in the paperless system. If you have records or X-rays from a previous dentist, bringing those along can save time and help avoid duplicate imaging. Come prepared to share your current medications, any allergies, and a brief history of past dental procedures or concerns. The more context we have upfront, the more productive your first dental appointment will be, and the faster we can build a care plan that fits your specific needs.


Our dentist in Dale City, VA provides dental care that’s honest, thorough, and delivered by a team that actually knows you. That’s the standard Dr. Faranak Khasraghi, DDS, DMD has held at County Center Dental Group for over twenty years. If you’re ready to schedule your next dental appointment, or you’re looking for a practice your whole family can stick with long-term, the next step is simple.
Call 703.670.4888 to book, or stop by at 4008 Genesee Place, Suite 205, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Follow us p on Facebook for ongoing dental wellness tips, team updates, and behind-the-scenes content that shows exactly what this practice is made of.