What is mobile dentistry?

Mobile dentistry brings dental care directly to patients who cannot easily travel to an office, using portable equipment to provide exams, cleanings, and treatment in the home or a care facility. It is designed for homebound patients, seniors, and others with mobility challenges, ensuring they can maintain oral health without the difficulty of transportation to a dental office.

Who can benefit from house-call dental care?

House-call dental care benefits homebound patients, seniors with limited mobility, individuals with disabilities or complex medical conditions, and anyone for whom traveling to an office is difficult or impossible. It is also valuable for families caring for an aging parent who can no longer manage dental appointments on their own. We bring care to wherever the patient lives.

What treatments can be done at home or in a facility?

Many services can be provided on-site, including exams, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, denture fittings, relines and adjustments, and care for tooth pain or infection. More complex procedures may still require an office or specialist, but a great deal of routine and comfort-focused care can be delivered in the home or facility setting.

How do I arrange dental care for an elderly parent?

Contact us to discuss your parent's needs, mobility, and living situation. We coordinate scheduling with you and any caregivers or facility staff, and we communicate clearly about what care is recommended. Our goal is to make arranging dental care as simple and stress-free as possible for families managing the needs of an aging loved one.

What dental issues are common in seniors?

Common issues include dry mouth, often caused by medications, which raises decay risk; root decay along exposed root surfaces; gum disease; ill-fitting dentures; and difficulty maintaining oral hygiene due to limited dexterity. Addressing these protects comfort, nutrition, and overall health. Regular care helps catch and manage these problems before they worsen.

Why does oral health matter so much for seniors?

Oral health is closely linked to overall health, especially in older adults. Poor oral health can affect nutrition, contribute to infections, and is associated with conditions like heart disease and pneumonia. Comfortable, functional teeth or dentures also support eating, speaking, and dignity. Maintaining oral health is an important part of healthy aging.

How much does mobile or senior dental care cost?

Costs depend on the services provided and the visit setting. The treatments themselves are priced similarly to in-office care, and there may be an additional fee for the convenience of on-site visits. We provide clear pricing in advance and can discuss insurance, including how Medicare and supplemental plans may or may not apply to dental services.

Do you work with caregivers and facility staff?

Yes. We coordinate closely with family caregivers and care facility staff to schedule visits, understand each patient's needs and medical history, and follow up on recommended care. Clear communication with the people supporting the patient is essential to providing safe, consistent, and compassionate dental care for seniors and homebound individuals.

Can patients with dementia receive dental care?

Yes. We provide gentle, patient care for individuals with dementia or cognitive challenges, adapting our approach to keep them calm and comfortable. We work with caregivers to choose the best time and setting and to communicate in reassuring ways. Maintaining oral health and comfort is important for these patients, and familiar surroundings often help the visit go more smoothly.

Orthodontics

Invisalign

Invisalign is the most well-known clear aligner system in the world, used to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, virtually invisible plastic trays.

Invisalign Explained

Invisalign is the most well-known clear aligner system in the world, used to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, virtually invisible plastic trays. At Nova Dental Care of Vienna, Invisalign treatment begins with a digital scan of your teeth, which is used to design a complete treatment plan from start to finish. Each set of aligners is precisely engineered to apply controlled pressure to specific teeth, gradually moving them into the desired position over the course of treatment.

Invisalign offers several advantages over traditional braces. The aligners are removable, which makes eating, brushing, and flossing as easy as it was before treatment. There are no dietary restrictions, no metal brackets to irritate your cheeks, and no emergency visits for broken wires. The aligners themselves are clear and fit snugly against your teeth, making them nearly invisible to others. This makes Invisalign especially popular with professionals, college students, and anyone who feels self-conscious about wearing braces.

Invisalign can correct a wide variety of orthodontic issues including crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and many bite problems that previously required traditional braces. Treatment length varies based on case complexity, but most patients complete treatment in 12 to 18 months. Compliance is critical to staying on schedule, which means wearing your aligners 20 to 22 hours per day and only removing them to eat, drink, brush, or floss. After active treatment is complete, retainers preserve your results and prevent teeth from shifting back.

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Close-up of Invisalign clear aligner trays showing their nearly invisible, removable design

Invisalign Approach

At Nova Dental Care of Vienna, we treat Invisalign as more than just orthodontics. We treat it as a long-term investment in your smile, your bite, and your confidence. Every Invisalign case starts with a comprehensive evaluation to make sure the treatment plan addresses your full smile, not just the alignment of individual teeth.

We use the latest digital scanning technology to create your treatment plan, which is more comfortable than traditional impressions and produces a precise 3D model. You'll see a preview of your expected results before treatment begins, so you know exactly what you're working toward. We see you regularly throughout treatment to monitor progress, make any needed adjustments, and answer questions. Our goal is a result that looks natural, functions properly, and lasts.

Patient smiling with straight teeth after completing Invisalign treatment at Nova Dental Care of Vienna

Four simple steps, every time.

From the moment you sit down to the moment you leave, here's what a routine cleaning and exam looks like at our Chantilly office.

Scan

A digital intraoral scan creates a precise 3D model of your teeth and bite, more comfortable than traditional impressions.

Plan

Using treatment planning software, we map out every stage of tooth movement and design a custom series of aligners specific to your case.

Wear

You wear each set of aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day for one to two weeks before progressing to the next set in the series.

Retain

After active treatment, custom retainers protect your new smile and prevent teeth from shifting back over time.

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Let's keep your smile healthy.

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