Cosmetic Dentistry Near Me in Pickering
Which cosmetic dental option fits your smile goals?
Searching for cosmetic dentistry near me? Our Pickering office also sees patients from Ajax, Whitby, and Scarborough, and every visit starts by identifying what you want to change and whether your teeth and gums are healthy enough for elective treatment.
What would you like to change?
Each can call for a different solution. An examination helps separate a surface stain from decay, a damaged tooth, or a concern that needs restorative care first.
What cosmetic dentistry options do we offer?
Professional whitening addresses many types of surface staining on natural teeth. Ask about our Whitening for Life programme for ongoing maintenance.
Veneers are considered for certain concerns on the front surface of a tooth — colour, shape, spacing, or worn edges that whitening alone can't change.
Bonding repairs small chips, cracks, and gaps using a tooth-coloured material applied directly to the tooth, usually in a single visit.
When a cavity or an old silver filling needs replacing, a tooth-coloured filling restores the tooth without the dark, visible material of a traditional filling.
Existing crowns don't change colour with whitening, so if a crown sits in your smile line, we factor that into the plan rather than treating it after the fact.
There's no single treatment that fits every smile — the sections below walk through what each option involves and where it doesn't apply.
Would professional teeth whitening help?
Whitening can lighten many stains in natural teeth, but results depend on the cause and starting shade. Sensitivity and gum irritation are possible short-term effects, and whitening isn't suitable for every tooth or patient.
The shade of natural teeth
Existing dental work
They don't bleach like natural enamel, so existing dental work can affect the treatment plan — and may look darker beside newly whitened enamel.
When are veneers or dental implants considered?
Veneers
Veneers may be discussed for selected concerns involving the visible surfaces of teeth.
A missing tooth
Visit our dental implant page to learn about candidacy, timing, and restoration.
We compare reasonable options and explain what each one can and can't change before you decide.
Why patients choose us for cosmetic dentistry near Pickering
Dr. Sooyoung Kang practises periodontics, implant surgery, and tissue grafting alongside Dr. Marvin Lean and Dr. Richard Wohl, so gum-level considerations that affect a cosmetic result stay inside the same practice.
See our laser dentistry page for the procedures it's used for.
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available for patients who feel anxious about dental visits — see our sedation dentistry page.
We're open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday until 9pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm, so scheduling around a Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, or Scarborough work week is usually possible.
We’re a participating Canadian Dental Care Plan provider — visit that page for eligibility details.
How do we plan a natural-looking change?
Planning considers more than a shade sample. Six things influence the recommendation:
Photographs or models may be useful for discussing shape and colour, but no preview can guarantee an identical final result. We don't publish a flat price list either — the right combination of treatments depends on the factors above, so we can give you a specific plan only after an exam.
Cosmetic treatment still needs maintenance
Whitening can require future touch-ups, veneers and fillings can chip or stain at their margins, and natural teeth can continue to change.
We explain home care, habits that affect the result, and the examinations needed to monitor both the cosmetic work and the teeth beneath or around it.
Frequently asked questions about cosmetic dentistry near me
Clinical team: Dr. Marvin Lean. Last updated: September 19, 2026.
This page is general information about cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening and is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. Whether elective treatment is suitable, and what result is realistic, are determined for your own teeth and gums after an examination. Contact the office about questions specific to your care.
Is there a cosmetic dentist near me in Pickering?
Yes. Our office is at 1450 Kingston Rd, Unit #4, Pickering, ON L1V 1C1, and cosmetic dentistry — whitening, veneers, bonding, and tooth-coloured fillings among them — is part of the general family dentistry we practise every day.
Do you see cosmetic dentistry patients from Ajax, Whitby, or Scarborough?
Yes, we regularly see patients from Ajax, Whitby, Scarborough, and the wider Durham Region who travel to our Pickering office for cosmetic and general dentistry.
Why should teeth be examined before whitening?
An examination can identify the cause of discolouration and check for decay, gum problems, sensitivity, cracks, and restorations that won't change colour. That information helps determine whether bleaching is suitable and what result is realistic.
Will whitening change the colour of crowns or fillings?
No. Bleaching changes the shade of natural teeth but doesn't whiten crowns, fillings, veneers, or dentures. Existing restorations may look darker beside newly whitened enamel, so colour matching should be discussed before treatment.
Can teeth whitening cause sensitivity?
Temporary tooth sensitivity and soft-tissue irritation are recognized side effects. Tell the dentist about existing sensitivity, use the product only as directed, and stop and seek advice if symptoms persist or become worse.
Is light- or laser-assisted whitening always better?
Current Canadian Dental Association guidance doesn't show that light- or laser-assisted bleaching makes teeth whiter, although it can speed the bleaching process. The best approach depends on the cause of discolouration, your dental health, and the product and technique selected.
How long do veneers last?
How long veneers last depends on the material used, your bite, and how well they're cared for; the edges can eventually pick up a stain or a small chip, which is why we check them at your regular exams rather than treating them as permanent once placed.
Does insurance or the Canadian Dental Care Plan cover cosmetic dentistry?
Coverage depends on your specific plan and the treatment involved — elective cosmetic treatments are often not covered the way restorative or preventive care is. Our office does take part in the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and we're glad to walk you through what your own coverage includes before you commit to anything.
What happens at a first cosmetic dentistry visit?
We start with an examination of your teeth, gums, and bite, discuss the smile change you have in mind, and explain which options are realistic for your mouth. Photos or a model may be part of that conversation, though a preview is not a promise of the final look.
Related care
Tell us what you'd like to change, then we'll talk through what's realistic.
Which cosmetic dental option fits your smile goals?
Searching for cosmetic dentistry near me? Our Pickering office also sees patients from Ajax, Whitby, and Scarborough, and every visit starts by identifying what you want to change and whether your teeth and gums are healthy enough for elective treatment.
What would you like to change?
Each can call for a different solution. An examination helps separate a surface stain from decay, a damaged tooth, or a concern that needs restorative care first.
What cosmetic dentistry options do we offer?
Professional whitening addresses many types of surface staining on natural teeth. Ask about our Whitening for Life programme for ongoing maintenance.
Veneers are considered for certain concerns on the front surface of a tooth — colour, shape, spacing, or worn edges that whitening alone can't change.
Bonding repairs small chips, cracks, and gaps using a tooth-coloured material applied directly to the tooth, usually in a single visit.
When a cavity or an old silver filling needs replacing, a tooth-coloured filling restores the tooth without the dark, visible material of a traditional filling.
Existing crowns don't change colour with whitening, so if a crown sits in your smile line, we factor that into the plan rather than treating it after the fact.
There's no single treatment that fits every smile — the sections below walk through what each option involves and where it doesn't apply.
Would professional teeth whitening help?
Whitening can lighten many stains in natural teeth, but results depend on the cause and starting shade. Sensitivity and gum irritation are possible short-term effects, and whitening isn't suitable for every tooth or patient.
The shade of natural teeth
Existing dental work
They don't bleach like natural enamel, so existing dental work can affect the treatment plan — and may look darker beside newly whitened enamel.
When are veneers or dental implants considered?
Veneers
Veneers may be discussed for selected concerns involving the visible surfaces of teeth.
A missing tooth
Visit our dental implant page to learn about candidacy, timing, and restoration.
We compare reasonable options and explain what each one can and can't change before you decide.
Why patients choose us for cosmetic dentistry near Pickering
Dr. Sooyoung Kang practises periodontics, implant surgery, and tissue grafting alongside Dr. Marvin Lean and Dr. Richard Wohl, so gum-level considerations that affect a cosmetic result stay inside the same practice.
See our laser dentistry page for the procedures it's used for.
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available for patients who feel anxious about dental visits — see our sedation dentistry page.
We're open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday until 9pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm, so scheduling around a Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, or Scarborough work week is usually possible.
We’re a participating Canadian Dental Care Plan provider — visit that page for eligibility details.
How do we plan a natural-looking change?
Planning considers more than a shade sample. Six things influence the recommendation:
Photographs or models may be useful for discussing shape and colour, but no preview can guarantee an identical final result. We don't publish a flat price list either — the right combination of treatments depends on the factors above, so we can give you a specific plan only after an exam.
Cosmetic treatment still needs maintenance
Whitening can require future touch-ups, veneers and fillings can chip or stain at their margins, and natural teeth can continue to change.
We explain home care, habits that affect the result, and the examinations needed to monitor both the cosmetic work and the teeth beneath or around it.
Frequently asked questions about cosmetic dentistry near me
Clinical team: Dr. Marvin Lean. Last updated: September 19, 2026.
This page is general information about cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening and is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. Whether elective treatment is suitable, and what result is realistic, are determined for your own teeth and gums after an examination. Contact the office about questions specific to your care.
Is there a cosmetic dentist near me in Pickering?
Yes. Our office is at 1450 Kingston Rd, Unit #4, Pickering, ON L1V 1C1, and cosmetic dentistry — whitening, veneers, bonding, and tooth-coloured fillings among them — is part of the general family dentistry we practise every day.
Do you see cosmetic dentistry patients from Ajax, Whitby, or Scarborough?
Yes, we regularly see patients from Ajax, Whitby, Scarborough, and the wider Durham Region who travel to our Pickering office for cosmetic and general dentistry.
Why should teeth be examined before whitening?
An examination can identify the cause of discolouration and check for decay, gum problems, sensitivity, cracks, and restorations that won't change colour. That information helps determine whether bleaching is suitable and what result is realistic.
Will whitening change the colour of crowns or fillings?
No. Bleaching changes the shade of natural teeth but doesn't whiten crowns, fillings, veneers, or dentures. Existing restorations may look darker beside newly whitened enamel, so colour matching should be discussed before treatment.
Can teeth whitening cause sensitivity?
Temporary tooth sensitivity and soft-tissue irritation are recognized side effects. Tell the dentist about existing sensitivity, use the product only as directed, and stop and seek advice if symptoms persist or become worse.
Is light- or laser-assisted whitening always better?
Current Canadian Dental Association guidance doesn't show that light- or laser-assisted bleaching makes teeth whiter, although it can speed the bleaching process. The best approach depends on the cause of discolouration, your dental health, and the product and technique selected.
How long do veneers last?
How long veneers last depends on the material used, your bite, and how well they're cared for; the edges can eventually pick up a stain or a small chip, which is why we check them at your regular exams rather than treating them as permanent once placed.
Does insurance or the Canadian Dental Care Plan cover cosmetic dentistry?
Coverage depends on your specific plan and the treatment involved — elective cosmetic treatments are often not covered the way restorative or preventive care is. Our office does take part in the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and we're glad to walk you through what your own coverage includes before you commit to anything.
What happens at a first cosmetic dentistry visit?
We start with an examination of your teeth, gums, and bite, discuss the smile change you have in mind, and explain which options are realistic for your mouth. Photos or a model may be part of that conversation, though a preview is not a promise of the final look.
Related care
Tell us what you'd like to change, then we'll talk through what's realistic.
