Looking for a dentist in Springfield, VA usually comes down to two questions: can I get seen quickly when something hurts, and is this a practice my whole family can stay with for years? Shield Dental Care is a family dental practice in Burke, led by Dr. Pejman Ghorbani, DDS, and it sits just west of West Springfield. We are not in Springfield itself, but from West Springfield the office is only a few minutes away by car. This page is the starting point for Springfield patients: how to reach us, what we treat, and where to read more about each service.
As a family dentist for Springfield patients, we see children, teenagers, adults and seniors, and we handle routine checkups and urgent problems in the same office. One team keeps your records, your x-rays and your treatment history, so a toothache on a Saturday morning is handled by people who already know your mouth.
Getting here from Springfield
Our office is at 6505 Sydenstricker Rd, Suite B, Burke, VA 22015, in the Keene Mill Heights area. Old Keene Mill Road runs west out of Springfield almost straight to us, so for most of the 22152 and 22153 ZIP codes it is the simplest route. From the 22150 and 22151 side, Rolling Road or Burke Lake Road can be quicker, and from Newington or Saratoga the Fairfax County Parkway (VA-286) is usually the more direct route.
Approximate driving distances to the office, measured outside rush hour (weekday traffic adds time):
- Old Keene Mill Shopping Center, West Springfield: about 2.1 miles, roughly 5 minutes
- West Springfield High School: about 3.0 miles, roughly 7 minutes
- Springfield Town Center: about 5.6 miles, roughly 11 minutes
- North Springfield: about 7.0 miles, roughly 15 minutes
- Newington: about 7.2 miles, roughly 16 minutes
- NGA campus, Springfield: about 7.4 miles, roughly 16 minutes
- Franconia–Springfield Metro station: about 8.1 miles, roughly 17 minutes
Kings Park, Rolling Valley and Cardinal Forest are all close by, and the Franconia side is a slightly longer drive. Office hours are Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM, and the Saturday morning hours can suit commuters and parents with school-age children.
A few practical tips from the drive. Morning appointments before the Old Keene Mill Road rush tend to run closest to the times above. If your treatment needs more than one visit, as crowns, implants and some root canals do, ask the front desk to line the appointments up on the same weekday and time so they slot into your routine. Families with several children can ask for checkups back to back, which saves a second trip down the parkway.
Dental services for Springfield patients
Each service below has its own page written for Springfield patients, covering visit count, scheduling and the questions people ask before booking. The summaries here are deliberately short.
Emergency dental care
Severe tooth pain, a cracked or knocked-out tooth, a lost crown or a swollen gum should be looked at the same day where possible. Call as early as you can and we will do our best to fit you in. Our page for the emergency dentist for Springfield patients explains what to do before you arrive.
Teeth cleaning and exams
Regular checkups find small problems while they are still small. A first visit typically includes an exam, digital x-rays and a cleaning when it makes sense that day. See teeth cleaning and dental exams in Springfield, VA.
Gum disease treatment
Bleeding gums, receding gums or pockets found at a checkup may call for a deep cleaning rather than a routine one. Read about gum disease treatment for Springfield patients.
Root canal treatment
When infection reaches the inside of a tooth, root canal treatment can often save it. Learn how many visits to plan for on our root canal page for Springfield, VA.
Tooth extraction and wisdom teeth
Some teeth cannot be saved, and some wisdom teeth are better removed. See tooth extraction and wisdom teeth removal near Springfield.
Crowns and bridges
A crown protects a weakened or heavily filled tooth; a bridge fills a gap using the teeth on either side. See dental crowns and bridges for Springfield patients.
Dental implants
Implants replace a single tooth, several teeth or a full arch, and the process runs over several months. Our page on dental implants in Springfield, VA covers planning and timelines.
Dentures
Full and partial dentures remain a practical way to replace many missing teeth. See dentures for Springfield patients.
Porcelain veneers
Veneers change the shape, color or spacing of front teeth that whitening cannot fix. Read about porcelain veneers in Springfield, VA.
Teeth whitening
Professional whitening lifts stains from coffee, tea and age without changing the teeth themselves. See teeth whitening for Springfield patients.
Invisalign clear aligners
Clear, removable aligners straighten teeth for teens and adults with fewer visible signs of treatment. See Invisalign in Springfield, VA.
Sedation dentistry
For nervous patients or longer appointments, the practice offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation. See sedation dentistry for Springfield patients.
Night guards and TMJ care
Morning jaw soreness, headaches or worn teeth often point to grinding. Read about night guards and TMJ treatment near Springfield.
Botox at the dentist
Botox can relax overworked jaw muscles and soften facial lines. See Botox at the dentist for Springfield patients.
All Springfield service pages
- Emergency Dentist for Springfield, VA Patients Toothache, broken tooth or abscess in Springfield, VA? Same-day emergency visits at our Burke office, minutes up Old Keene Mill Rd. What to do first.
- Teeth Cleaning and Dental Exams for Springfield, VA Patients Teeth cleanings and dental exams for Springfield, VA families at our Burke office: what a checkup includes, X-ray timing, Saturday slots, plan-year tips.
- Gum Disease Treatment for Springfield, VA Patients Gum disease and deep cleaning for Springfield, VA patients at our Burke office: how many visits scaling and root planing takes and how to plan them.
- Root Canal Treatment for Springfield, VA Patients Root canal treatment for Springfield, VA patients at our Burke office: visit count including the crown, driving home, antibiotics and plan-year timing.
- Tooth Extraction and Wisdom Teeth Removal for Springfield, VA Patients Tooth extraction and wisdom teeth removal for Springfield, VA patients at our Burke office: timing around school, sedation rides, recovery, next steps.
- Dental Crowns and Bridges for Springfield, VA Patients Dental crowns and bridges for Springfield, VA patients at our Burke office: visit count, living with a temporary and timing work against your benefits.
- Dental Implants for Springfield, VA Patients Dental implants and All-on-4 for Springfield, VA patients at our Burke office: how many visits, healing time, benefit timing and the first consultation.
- Dentures for Springfield, VA Residents Full and partial dentures for Springfield, VA residents at our Burke office: how the fitting visits run, Medicare limits and keeping the fit over time.
- Porcelain Veneers for Springfield, VA Patients Porcelain veneers for Springfield, VA patients at our Burke office: what to settle before enamel is removed, trial temporaries and planning visits.
- Teeth Whitening for Springfield, VA Patients Teeth whitening for Springfield, VA patients: in-office or take-home trays at our Burke office, timing before an event, sensitivity and old fillings.
- Invisalign and Clear Aligners for Springfield, VA Invisalign and clear aligners for Springfield, VA teens and adults at our Burke office: daily wear, check-up rhythm, braces and paying with an FSA.
- Sedation Dentistry for Springfield, VA Patients Sedation dentistry for Springfield, VA patients at our Burke office: nitrous, oral or IV sedation, who drives you home, and how to plan the day around it.
- Night Guards, Teeth Grinding and TMJ Care for Springfield, VA Patients Night guards, teeth grinding and TMJ care for Springfield, VA patients at our Burke office: two visits for a custom guard, what to try first, and coverage.
- Botox at the Dentist for Springfield, VA Patients Botox at the dentist for Springfield, VA patients: cosmetic lines and jaw clenching at our Burke office, Virginia rules, off-label use and timing.
Guides for Springfield patients
If you are still deciding where to go, or have a question that is not about a single treatment, these articles are written with Springfield households in mind:
- How to choose a dentist in Springfield, VA: what to check and what to ask before you book
- FEDVIP, TRICARE dental and paying without insurance: a guide for federal and military families
- Dental emergency in Springfield: dentist, urgent care or ER?: where to go, including nights and Sundays
- Is Springfield tap water fluoridated?
- Mouthguards for Springfield student athletes
- Your child's first dental visit: a guide for Springfield parents
- Medicare and dental care for Springfield seniors
Booking your first visit
You can call or request an appointment online. Before the visit we collect your medical history and insurance details so benefits can be checked ahead of time, and the office files claims for you. If you have no dental insurance, ask about the Shield Prevention Plan, the practice's in-house membership plan. The new patient experience page walks through the first appointment step by step.
To book, request an appointment online or call (703) 250-5072. If you are in pain, say so when you call so the team can look for the earliest slot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shield Dental Care located in Springfield?+
No. The office is in Burke at 6505 Sydenstricker Rd, Suite B, just west of West Springfield. From the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center it is about 2 miles, roughly 5 minutes outside rush hour.
Which Springfield neighborhoods are closest to the office?+
West Springfield, Rolling Valley and the Old Keene Mill corridor are the closest. North Springfield, Newington and the Springfield Town Center area are typically 11 to 16 minutes away outside rush hour.
Can my whole family see the same dentist?+
Yes. The practice treats children, teens, adults and seniors, so parents and children can ask for back-to-back appointments with one team that keeps everyone's records in one place.
Are you open on Saturdays?+
Yes. The office is open Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM and Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM. It is closed on Sundays.
Do you take my dental insurance?+
Plans differ, so call the office with your plan details and the team will check your benefits before your visit. Federal and military families can read our FEDVIP and TRICARE dental guide (listed above) first.
What if I have a dental emergency when the office is closed?+
If you have facial swelling spreading toward the eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, a high fever or bleeding that will not stop, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For other problems, call the office as soon as it opens.
Which service page should I read first?+
Start with the problem you have now. If something hurts, read the emergency page; if you are due a checkup, read the cleanings page. The card grid above lists every Springfield service page in one place.