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Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Kary has both a mechanical engineering degree and a background in drawing, painting, ceramics, and photography. Cosmetic dentistry is where those skills are most visible: designing restorations that look natural, match surrounding teeth in color and translucency, and hold up under daily function.

What this includes:

  • Veneers
  • Cosmetic Bonding
  • Whitening
  • Esthetic crown lengthening (gummy smile correction)
  • Smile design and full-mouth cosmetic treatment planning

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if cosmetic dentistry is right for me?

Schedule a consultation. Dr. Kary evaluates your teeth, gums, and bite, discusses what you want to change, and shows you what is realistic. Options range from whitening and bonding to veneers and full smile redesigns.

Non-invasive and minimally invasive options including porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, teeth whitening, clear aligners, esthetic crown lengthening, and smile design.

Ten to fifteen years or longer with proper care and regular dental visits. Porcelain is durable and resistant to staining.

Yes. Professional whitening under dental supervision is safe and more effective than over-the-counter products. Treatment is customized to protect enamel and gum tissue.

Bonding shapes composite material directly onto the tooth in a single visit, costs less, and is reversible, but it stains over time and is less durable. Veneers are fabricated and bonded to the front of the tooth, last far longer, and hold color, but require removing a thin layer of enamel. Bonding is often the right starting point when only small changes are needed.

They should not. Natural teeth vary in translucency, surface texture, and shade from the gumline to the edge, and matching that is what separates good cosmetic work from obvious cosmetic work. Dr. Kary has a mechanical engineering degree and a background in drawing, painting, ceramics, and photography, and handles the shade matching and final finishing himself.

Yes, and matching one tooth to its neighbors is often harder than treating several. Depending on the situation the answer may be bonding, a veneer, internal whitening, or a crown. We will start with the most conservative option that will actually hold up.

When teeth look short because gum tissue covers more of them than it should, the result is often described as a gummy smile. Crown lengthening reshapes the gum, and sometimes the underlying bone, to expose more of the natural tooth. It is done with a dental laser in most cases, which means less bleeding and faster healing.

Typically several months to a couple of years, depending on how much coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco you are exposed to. Touch-up treatment maintains the result. Note that whitening does not change the color of crowns, veneers, or bonding, which is why the sequence matters if you are having other cosmetic work done.

Generally no. Procedures done purely to improve appearance are usually excluded. Where treatment also restores function or repairs damage, such as a crown on a broken tooth, there may be partial coverage. We verify your benefits and give you a written estimate, and financing through Cherry and Sunbit is available.

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You can also call or text (301) 301-3148 to schedule.
New patients: please allow 60 to 90 minutes for your first visit.

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Practice Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM