Dental implants — Sterling, Virginia
Dental Implants in Sterling, VA
A missing tooth shifts the teeth on either side of it, and the bone that held its root starts to thin. An implant replaces the root, not just the crown, so the jawbone keeps the stimulation it needs to stay solid.
Root first
The root is what keeps bone alive
Second looks
Told “no” elsewhere? Bring us the case
ICOI Fellow
Implants are core training here, not an add-on
Single tooth, multiple teeth, or a full arch
Implants are not one-size-fits-all. The right approach depends on how many teeth you’re replacing and where.
Single tooth
One implant, one crown, built to match the teeth next to it. This is the most straightforward case and usually the shortest timeline.
Multiple teeth
When you’re missing several teeth, especially teeth in a row, we often do not need one implant per tooth. A smaller number of implants can support a bridge that spans the gap, which means less surgery and less cost than replacing each tooth individually.
Full arch (All-on-4)
If you’re missing most or all of the teeth on the top, bottom, or both, a full arch replaces every tooth on a fixed bridge supported by a handful of implants instead of one per tooth.
If that’s your situation, start on the full-arch page →
Second opinions welcome
Told “no” somewhere else? Often it’s really “not without a plan.”
We see this more than you’d think. A patient comes in after another office told them there is “not enough bone,” or that they are “not a candidate.” Sometimes that’s true. We’re happy to take a second look: a fresh scan and an honest answer about what’s realistic for you. If it’s still no, we’ll explain why.
Bone grafting, when it’s actually needed
When a tooth has been missing for a while, the bone underneath it thins out from lack of use. That does not rule out an implant. Bone grafting adds material to rebuild that foundation so the implant has something solid to anchor into. We only recommend it when the scan shows it’s necessary.
Same-day and shorter-timeline options
Some patients are candidates for same-day approaches, where a temporary tooth goes in the same day as the implant, so you’re not walking around with a gap while the bone integrates underneath. Whether that’s realistic depends on your bone quality, bite, and case. A scan tells us quickly.
What to expect
The process, start to finish
- 01
Consult & 3D scan
A conversation, a scan, and an exam: your bone and bite as they actually are.
- 02
Your plan
What’s involved, roughly how long, and what it costs, before anything is scheduled.
- 03
Grafting, if needed
Foundation first, with healing time built in. Never a mid-treatment surprise.
- 04
Placement
Local anesthesia, sedation options if you want them. A procedure we do regularly.
- 05
Final restoration
Crown, bridge, or full arch, matched to look like it belongs.
Why guests choose Westlake for implants
Built around implants, not bolted on
If you’ve been searching for an implant dentist near you and mostly finding sales pitches, this is the kind of case we like sitting down for.
- Oral-surgery residency before general practice
- ICOI Fellow: implants are ongoing education here, year after year
- Board member, Alliance of Independent Dentists: no corporate quota behind the plan
- A calm, unhurried office. Meet Dr. Tarek
This doesn’t have to be one bill
Implant cases run a real range depending on how many teeth are involved, whether grafting is needed, and single tooth versus full arch. So we’re not going to throw out a number that does not apply to you.
Financing
We offer financing that breaks treatment into predictable monthly payments.
Membership Club
Paying out of pocket without insurance? Our Membership Club is built for exactly that situation. See plans
Real numbers at consult
Exact numbers for your plan, before you commit to anything.
How most guests pay
Most implant plans here become a fixed monthly payment. Financing splits treatment into predictable months, and you’ll know where you stand before anything is scheduled. Have insurance? We file it and apply what it covers first.
Questions guests ask about implants
The Smile Reveal
A scan, a real conversation, and a straight answer
Your bone, your bite, and your options as they actually are, not a guess over the phone. Timeline and cost before you decide anything.