Family dentistry in Silver Spring
Smile with confidence.
Advanced dental care, thoughtful guidance, and a team that takes the time to make every visit feel comfortable.
Comprehensive care
Everything your smile needs, under one roof.
From prevention to advanced restorative care, every treatment begins with a conversation about what matters to you.
Preventive Dentistry
Thoughtful exams, cleanings, screenings, and safeguards designed to keep small concerns from becoming larger ones.
Discover careRestorative Dentistry
Natural-looking solutions that restore comfort, strength, and everyday function while preserving healthy tooth structure.
Discover careCosmetic Dentistry
Personalized cosmetic care to refine color, shape, alignment, and balance without losing what makes your smile yours.
Discover careDental Implants
Implant options designed to replace missing teeth with stability, natural appearance, and a plan tailored to your health.
Discover careInvisalign
A discreet orthodontic option planned around your bite, lifestyle, and the healthy smile you want to maintain.
Discover careDentures
Thoughtfully fitted replacement teeth designed for confidence in conversation, meals, and the moments that matter.
Discover careSedation Dentistry
Comfort options for patients who feel anxious, have a strong gag reflex, or need help completing dental care.
Discover careEmergency Dentistry
Prompt evaluation for tooth pain, dental injuries, swelling, and broken restorations—with clear guidance on what comes next.
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A calmer kind of dentistry
Your comfort is part of the treatment plan.
Dental anxiety is common. Here, it is met with patience, clear explanations, and a pace that respects you.
- Tell us what has made past visits difficult
- Understand options before treatment begins
- Explore sedation when it is appropriate
Welcome to CK Family Dental
Meet Dr. Candace Kwakye.
Discover the thoughtful, comfort-first approach behind your care.
Meet your dentists
Personal care from doctors who listen.
Get to know the dentists who care for Silver Spring families.
Dr. Candace Kwakye, DDS
FICOI
Dr. Kwakye combines a gentle approach with advanced training in dental implants and sedation dentistry. She focuses on restoring smiles and helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their care.
Read Dr. Kwakye’s bio
Dr. Shelly Somlar, DDS
Dr. Somlar brings a warm, detail-focused approach to general dentistry, with a special interest in cosmetic care. She helps patients feel calm and confident, especially when dental visits cause anxiety.
Read Dr. Somlar’s bioStraightforward support
Quality care should feel easier to plan for.
Our team helps you understand insurance, membership benefits, and flexible financing options before care begins.
Insurance
We work with several leading PPO plans and help you understand estimated benefits.
Membership
Preventive care and preferred savings for patients without traditional coverage.
Financing
Explore flexible payment options through CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed Finance.
Patient stories
A dental office people feel good returning to.
★★★★★“The professional care given by this practice is extraordinary. You will meet the most friendly staff.”
★★★★★“I love CK Family Dental! Dr. Kwakye and staff are kind, friendly, and attentive.”
Your neighborhood dental home
Care that feels close to home.
15434 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905