Dentist in Cary, NC

Sometimes smiles need more complex treatments to reverse the effects of decay, injuries, disease, everyday wear, or other issues. Dr. Kearney is highly trained in restorative dentistry to repair or replace damaged teeth. He can create customized restorations such as crowns, bridges, and dentures to restore your full smile. These natural-looking restorations can bring back your ability to chew, speak, and smile with confidence if you are missing natural teeth, whether you're missing just one tooth or an entire arch.

Sleep apnea can cause headaches, snoring, fatigue, mood swings, and heart disease. Dr. Kearney works with a local specialist who can administer an at-home sleep test, as required in North Carolina. If diagnosed, Dr. Kearney treats mild cases with a custom mouth guard to realign the jaw and keep the airway open.

Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) connect your jaws to your skull. Inflammation or damage to the TMJs can cause your jaw to lock, as well as headaches, jaw, neck, and facial pain, and popping and clicking in the jaw. Dr. Kearney has 15 years of experience treating TMJ issues with nonsurgical treatments like mouth guards, injections, electrical stimulation, and laser therapy.

Crooked or misaligned teeth can affect the way you look, eat, and speak. Dr. Kearney offers clear plastic Invisalign® aligners to create a straight and healthy smile.  Many of our patients prefer Invisalign aligners to traditional metal braces because they are more discreet and comfortable. 

Porcelain veneers can improve the appearance of teeth that have chips, cracks, stains, gaps, and minor misalignment. Your veneers will be custom-designed out of high-quality porcelain that has been color-matched to your smile for a lifelike, natural appearance. Porcelain veneer treatment can be completed in just two visits to our Cary, NC, dental practice.

Dr. Kearney treats cold sores with a diode laser to speed healing, reduce discomfort, and help prevent future outbreaks. This quick, pain-free procedure is most effective when performed early, targeting the virus and promoting faster recovery. Many patients report immediate symptom relief and fewer, shorter outbreaks over time.