Dr. Mary Gharagozloo graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School in 2000. She practiced in McLean, Virginia for 13 years where she was honored for her skills and commitment by being named Top Cosmetic Dentist in several issues of The Washington and Northern Virginia magazines. Before dental school, Dr Gharagozloo was both a Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant in cardiothoracic and plastic surgery. With her overall education and work experience, Dr. Gharagozloo has 30 years of patient care in the medical and dental fields.

Dr. G became a certified DURAthin provider while attending a course at the Nashville Center for non-invasive approaches to improve dental aesthetics (DURAthin veneers are prepless veneers). This technique alleviates any concerns you may have with porcelain veneers and removing healthy tooth structure. With DURAthin veneers, your smile will be beautiful, functional, and the results will last!

With her continued training at top dental institutes in the U.S., along with her extensive medical background, cutting-edge dentistry is what you will receive when choosing Dr. Gharagozloo, your friendly cosmetic dentist in Orlando. Your comfort is Dr. Gs top priority, so rest assured, all of your dental needs will be handled with extraordinary care and precision.

Shannon - Administrative CoordinatorShannon was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and followed her parents to Florida in 1988. She has worked in both General Dentistry and Orthodontics over the last 12 years, and our office could not run without her! She is the proud Mom of two daughters, Emily and Lauren. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, weekend getaways, and working out. She truly enjoys interacting with our patients on a daily basis, and has been a part of Dr. Gharagozloo's team since July of 2018.

Tammy is a native Floridian and grew up in the heart of Winter Park. She is passionate about her career and loves the relationships she has made over the last 30 years in the dental industry. She is a licensed dental assistant, with certification in Radiology and Expanded Functions. She is also pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology at Rollins College. When she is not in the office or in class, she enjoys traveling with her husband, photography, cooking, and spending quality time with her family and friends. Her daughter is a graduate from Florida State University and currently a student at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. Her son is a student at Valencia College and will continue to pursue a business degree at the University of Central Florida. Tammy has been a part of Dr. Gharagozloo's team since August of 2015 and is looking forward to many more!

Sally was born in Orlando and grew up in College Park. She graduated from Edgewater High School. She has a B.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she spent her senior year doing a specialty rotation in the field of periodontics. Sally has worked as a hygienist for the past 35 years here in the Orlando area, and prior to that in Colorado and Switzerland. She loves what she does as a hygienist and has developed many close friendships with her patients over the past years. She met her husband, Bill, at his family business Kennedy Liggett Drugstore here in Orlando after college. They have been happily married for 36 years and have two grown children who now live out of state. Her hobbies include cooking and baking, entertaining, arranging flowers, camping, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her friends. She is on the Flower Guild at her church and is a member of the Rosalind Club of Orlando. She is very happy to have joined the team at Dr. Gharagozloo's dental practice in May of 2018.

Linda was born in Orlando and attended Winter Park High School. She went on to graduate from Pensacola Junior College and the University of Florida, earning her hygiene certification in the process. When she isnt busy perfecting smiles or spending time with her growing family, Linda loves working out at the gym, long walks to Park Avenue, spending time with her friends and volunteering. As a certified life coach, she runs workshops for mothers on the go and etiquette classes. She loves helping others with any transitions in life, big or small, and is devoted to helping others achieve positive change. Linda comes from a legacy of family dentistry and she is committed to providing exemplary treatment to each and every patient in a calm, uplifting. After many years of working in various general and periodontal offices, she is passionate about helping each individual achieve excellent oral health by educating her patients and helping them maximize their home care results. One thing is clear, Linda is truly dedicated to dental hygiene, her team members and her patients.

At Mary Gharagozloo, DDS, PLLC, watching patients discover a brilliant new smile highlights our days. Veneers can transform a smile dramatically, sometimes referred to as instant orthodontics. A set of veneers can correct chips, stains, and even deeply discolored teeth. But they can also alter the length and size of teeth, or help teeth that seem rotated suddenly appear straight. While it sounds dramatic, only the stunning visual outcome is surprising. Veneers provide a highly conservative approach to esthetic smile makeovers.

Veneers display the ultimate in dental art and science, handcrafted and customized to fit your smile. Like a contact lens, these paper-thin pieces of porcelain bond to the outside of your natural teeth. But don't be fooled by the thin characteristics of this material. Many unique features can be incorporated into the ceramics, replicating any look you want to create.

While veneers provide a conservative way to repair bad teeth, the steps behind the process require a high level of training to produce accurately. So what's involved in bringing a smile like this to life?

Careful planning of your veneers is vital to a successful outcome. Models, photographs, and digital x-rays allow you and Dr. Gharagozloo to create a perfect blueprint to direct your case from start to finish. Like all successful projects, this planning can't be compromised. She> will consider your input and incorporate your desires into your veneer case, from color to shape and a number of other factors.

Dr. Gharagozloo> also produce acrylic temporary restorations that mimic the veneers, worn for about three weeks. These temporaries provide a preview of the general appearance of your new smile and allow further input regarding the appearance of your upcoming smile.

Modern dentistry offers more options than ever to help you restore and maintain an optimal level of health. While the strength and beauty of materials continue to advance, the skill of the practitioner makes a significant difference in every outcome. Dr. Gharagozloo focuses on utilizing the best techniques for comprehensive care, returning even the most damaged mouths to full health.

Sometimes teeth undergo significant damage due to cavities, heavy bite forces, trauma, or even normal functioning. If a root canal is needed to salvage a severely compromised nerve, the tooth may be especially fragile. Many situations can leave teeth in danger of loss if treatment is bypassed. Dental crowns, or caps, allow these teeth to be rebuilt and covered with materials that mimic nature. Not only are most capped teeth indistinguishable from natural teeth, but they're also extremely secure and comfortable.

Crowns can be crafted to repair a single tooth, multiple teeth (including the entire mouth), or in conjunction with dental implants to fill a space. In fact, when missing teeth enter the equation, special consideration might be given to placing a dental bridge or implants.