Strong, Secure, and Natural-Looking Tooth Replacement

At City Center Dental Care in Newport News, VA, we restore missing teeth with dental implants—the most durable and natural-looking solution available. Each implant is a titanium post placed in the jawbone to replace the tooth root, providing unmatched strength and stability. Once healed, a custom crown is attached for a seamless, beautiful smile that looks and feels real.

We also offer implant crown restorations, implant-supported dentures, and implant-supported bridges, designed for comfort, function, and lasting results. These restorations stay secure, preserve bone health, and allow you to eat and smile with confidence.

To ensure a relaxed experience, our office provides sedation options, including nitrous oxide and oral sedation.

✨ Reclaim your smile today—contact City Center Dental Care at (757) 873-3001 to schedule your dental implant consultation in Newport News, Virginia.

The Clear, Comfortable, and Proven Way to a Straighter Smile

At City Center Dental Care in Newport News, VA, we’re proud to offer Invisalign® clear aligners—the modern, discreet way to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. Backed by over 20 years of research, 700 patents, and more than 4 million successful cases, Invisalign is the world’s most advanced clear aligner system.

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Faster, Proven, and More Comfortable Results

• Up to 50% Faster Treatment: With weekly aligner changes, you can reach your new smile in less time than traditional orthodontics.*

• Proven Precision: Invisalign’s SmartTrack® material and SmartForce® features deliver up to 75% more predictable tooth movement, ensuring effective, consistent results.**

• Superior Comfort and Fit: Aligners made from SmartTrack material are smooth, flexible, and easy to remove—no metal brackets or wires to irritate your mouth.***

• Effective for Complex Cases: From mild crowding to more advanced alignment needs, Invisalign’s advanced design allows your doctor to move teeth precisely and comfortably.

• Perfect for Teens: Invisalign Teen® aligners include blue compliance indicators that fade with wear, helping ensure proper use and faster progress.

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Trusted Invisalign® Care in Newport News

Dr. Sonia Tao-Yi, an Invisalign Preferred Dentist, leads our Invisalign program with precision, compassion, and experience. At City Center Dental Care, you’ll receive personalized guidance and expert care every step of the way.

✨ Start your Invisalign journey today—call (757) 873-3001 to schedule your consultation with our trusted team in Newport News, VA.

Drift though your dental treatment comfortably and relaxed with sedation dentistry.  We can help make dentistry a walk in the park!

Sedation Dentistry or Dental Sedation

For some patients, dentistry can be rather difficult to endure.  Perhaps there was a difficult dental experience early in life, or maybe a low threshold of discomfort.  Whatever the reason, such patients can be very well-served through the enhanced comfort available with sedation dentistry.

Sedation Treatment

For many patients, a trip to the dentist creates an overwhelming sense of panic or anxiety. It is this fear that has kept so many people from getting much-needed dental care. To help patients relax, Dr. Griffin has received advanced training, including advanced cardiac life support, so that he can  offer a revolutionary option called conscious sedation. Conscious sedation dentistry, available at our City Center office in Newport News, allows maximum comfort during dental treatment and is extremely safe. Sedation dentistry helps the patient enter a complete state of relaxation, where he will be virtually unaware of any treatment. The patient is gently awakened after treatment and has no recollection of any discomfort.

Crowns, bonding via sedation treatment

Sedation dentistry allows for a faster, more comfortable dental visit. Dr. Griffin may complete multiple long procedures – even years’ worth of dental work – in just one convenient appointment. A wide variety of procedures and treatments can be accomplished with the aid of sedation dentistry.  At our City Center Newport News, Virginia, office, Dr. Griffin can offer treatment such as crowns,bridges, veneers, extractions, implants, gum treatment and dentures – all in a comfortable environment.  In addition, Dr. Griffin has found over the years that patients who are sedated seem to heal faster and with less discomfort!

The most complicated joint in the body is the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ).  There are three main reasons for this.  First, the TMJ is controlled by multiple muscles acting at different angles to allow for opening and closing.  If any one of these muscles is not working properly, then it can throw off the entire range of movement.  Secondly, the TMJ is a bilateral joint – there are two of them, and the operation of one is inseparably tide to the other.  Thirdly, the TMJ is significantly affected by how the teeth come together, such that if a person’s bite is asymmetrical or lopsided, then the joint can be harmed over time.  For all these reasons, it can be a real challenge to diagnose and treat TMJ problems.

Dr. Hayes and Dr. Tao have experience dealing with this complicated joint. They are able to assess and treat TMJ symptoms with occlusal splint therapy. Please call 757-873-3001 for additional information.

Snoring/Sleep Apnea Treatment

Patients who snore can be an annoyance to themselves, as well as those trying to sleep nearby.  However, many people don’t realize that snoring can be a sign of a more serious problem called Sleep Apnea.  In this condition, a person actually stops breathing during sleep, which greatly reduces the amount of rest they get, and predisposes them to other medical problems.

Dentists Treat Sleep Apnea, Too

Did you know that many dentists are trained to help treat and manage your snoring and sleep apnea? Dental sleep medicine is an area of dental practice that focuses on the use of oral appliance therapy to treat sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Dentists work together with sleep physicians to identify the best treatment for each patient.

If you have trouble tolerating continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy or prefer an alternate treatment for sleep apnea, talk to our dentists about possible treatment options.  Oral appliance therapy can help you and your bed partner get a good night’s sleep, and it will improve your health and quality of life.

Your Health and Quality of Life

The quality of your sleep has a dramatic impact on your health, well-being and overall quality of life. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea disrupt your sleep and increase your risk of severe health problems. Remember that snoring is a warning sign that should never be ignored. Across the country, many dentists are prepared to provide oral appliance therapy to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Talk to your doctor and dentist about your treatment options.

Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Snoring is a common warning sign for obstructive sleep apnea. Prior to treatment, you should be diagnosed by a board-certified sleep medicine physician. If you have snoring without sleep apnea, your doctor should give you a prescription for an oral sleep appliance. If you have sleep apnea, your doctor will discuss treatment options with you.

The most common treatment for sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. The CPAP machine keeps your airway open by providing forced air through flexible tubing. CPAP therapy requires you to wear a mask as you sleep. Although CPAP therapy is effective, some people are unable to adhere to it. Your doctor should consider giving you a prescription for a sleep apnea appliance if you are unable to tolerate CPAP therapy or prefer an alternate treatment. Many people like an oral appliance because it is comfortable, quiet, portable and easy to wear. In some severe cases of sleep apnea, upper airway surgery may be another treatment option.

Introduction to Oral Appliance Therapy

Dentists pioneered the use of oral appliance therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring in adults. An oral appliance is a device worn in the mouth only during sleep. It fits like a sports mouth guard or orthodontic retainer. A custom-fit oral sleep appliance is an effective treatment that prevents the airway from collapsing by supporting the jaw in a forward position.

Oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. Provided by a dentist, oral appliance therapy uses a custom-fit, “mouth guard-like” device worn only during sleep. Oral appliance therapy helps maintain an open, unobstructed airway.

Watch video of brief overview of the fitting process for an oral appliance. 

Read more about oral appliance therapy for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Qualified Dentists and Patient Care

Oral appliance therapy should be provided by a qualified dentist who has technical skill and knowledge in dental sleep medicine. Training in how to provide oral appliance therapy is uncommon in dental schools. So not all dentists have the training or experience to provide optimal care for adults with snoring or sleep apnea.

References

Ramar K, Dort LC, Katz SG, Lettieri CJ, Harrod CG, Thomas SM, Chervin RD. Clinical practice guideline for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with oral appliance therapy: an update for 2015. Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine2015;2(3):71–125.

Scherr SC, Dort LC, Almeida FR, Bennett KM, Blumenstock NT, Demko BG, Essick GK, Katz SG, McLornan PM, Phillips KS, Prehn RS, Rogers RR, Schell TG, Sheats RD, Sreshta FP. Definition of an effective oral appliance for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine 2014;1(1):51.

Scherr SC, D L, Almeida FR, Bennett KM, et al., authors. Definition of an effective oral appliance for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring: a report of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine2014;1:39–50.

Rogers RR, Remmers J, Lowe AA, Cistulli PA, Prinsell J, Pantino D, Rogers MB. History of dental sleep medicine. Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine 2014;1(1):67–74.

Updated Aug. 7, 2015 by ASDSM.org

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