Dr. Sharafi and his team understand the difficulties some patients may have with coming to see the dentist. That is why we offer many comfort amenities to help ease any apprehension you may feel.
Sleep Dentistry
Nitrous (laughing gas)
Noise cancellation headphones
Monitors for satellite TV or Movies
Pillow rolls and Blankets
Cosmetic Dentistry
Zoom Whitening In a single treatment session, Zoom Whitening can lighten your teeth up to eight shades. Teeth whitening is effective and safe for guests who have yellow, brown, or orange tinges due to age, food stains, heredity or tobacco use. Please call our office today at 703-417-9722 to schedule a Zoom Candidacy appointment, where we will determine if this procedure is the best for you.
Veneers Porcelain veneers are a beautiful way to correct stained, chipped, or crooked teeth; ultimately transforming your smile in as few as two dental visits. Veneers are semi-translucent shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth, changing the appearance of your smile by altering the color, shape, and size. A whiter, straighter, more aesthetic smile can make you look years younger and boost self confidence.
Composite Fillings (Tooth Colored) Composites are white fillings that are designed to match the color of your teeth. Composite resins represent several advantages over traditional silver fillings. Because they are not made of metal, we can blend and mix shades to find the perfect color. Another pro is that the composite bond actually supports the remaining tooth structure, deterring breakage and insulating against temperature changes. Best of all, composite resins allow us to keep more of your natural tooth structure intact than silver fillings. We believe that the more natural tooth structure you keep the better teeth you’ll likely have in the future.
Inlays and onlays Inlays are used to treat the teeth that have decay or damage lying within their indented top surfaces. Onlays are used to treat decay that extend out over the cusps of the tooth. Inlays and Onlays are tooth colored and made from durable porcelain, most often used to replace old or damaged metal fillings. Both can be completed over two appointments.
Crowns A crown can return structure, strength and function to a tooth with extensive decay or damage. Designed to fit snugly and function as a healthy tooth, a crown will protect your tooth from further damage and preserve the jaw’s correct natural alignment. We are able to use precious metal, porcelain fused to metal, or all porcelain crowns; however to maintain a fully white smile, we recommend all porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns are extremely durable and long lasting; these benefits make them popular with our guests.Typically, we design, fit and place your crowns in a couple appointments.
Bridges If you have lost a tooth either genetically or due to injury, we can create a permanent bridge to restore your smile. A bridge not only fills the gap, but it also prevents repositioning of remaining teeth. A fixed bridge is a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) that attaches to adjacent teeth with prepared crowns. For a bridge that replaces many teeth, we may recommend a removable partial denture or implant supported prosthesis. With proper care, a fixed bridge may last at least 8 to 10 years.
Root Canal Therapy Root canal therapy treats disorders of the nerve due to decay or trauma to the tooth. Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even if one of your teeth becomes injured or diseased, it can often be saved through root canal treatment.
Implants
Now guests who are missing teeth have a strong alternative to bridges, partials or full dentures. By imitating an entire natural tooth, from the root up, dental implants offer a prosthetic that closely mimics nature. What does this mean for you? You will enjoy restored function with chewing and your speech may improve. Dental implants will improve your lifestyle! They look, feel and function like natural teeth due to the titanium anchor that attaches itself to the jawbone. Dental implants can also anchor bridges, partials, or full dentures to eliminate slipping. After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Sharafi will be able to educate you on whether this option is for you.
Dentures
No two smiles are the same. They gain their beauty from the size, color and shading of our teeth, as well as from the way our teeth are positioned in our mouths. If you are shopping for dentures, you will discover a range of possibilities. Due to modern technology, dentures can be as natural looking as the teeth you were born with. Dr. Sharafi can personalize your denture by considering everything from the shape of your face to the tone of your skin, and his team will help you through the transition process. Dentures will not be as satisfactory as your natural teeth. For the best long term result, we recommend implant supported dentures for maximum hold and continued stimulation for your gum tissue and bone. What is the best option for you at this time? Only you can decide.
