Design before dentistry
Every case begins as a design question, not a procedure. We study proportion, lip line and the character of your face first — the clinical work simply serves the picture.
New York City · Cosmetic Dentistry
Smile design,
perfected.
A boutique cosmetic dentistry studio devoted to the art of the natural smile — combining digital smile design, hand‑crafted porcelain veneers, and an unhurried, dentist‑led approach. The result looks like you, only more at ease.
Our Philosophy
The smile should be seen.
Never the dentistry.
Clario was founded on a quiet conviction: the most beautiful result is the one no one can trace back to a dental chair. Everything that follows is in service of that.
Conservative by conviction
We remove as little natural tooth as the result allows. Minimally prepared veneers and additive techniques protect what is yours for the decades ahead.
Made to disappear
Shade, translucency and texture are tuned by hand alongside our master ceramist — so the finished smile catches light, and reads as nothing but you.
Signature Treatments
The art of the
natural smile
Every treatment is approached as design first — guided by facial proportion, character and the way you actually want to feel when you smile.
Porcelain Veneers
Ultra‑thin, hand‑layered ceramic shells designed to refine shape, proportion and shade with a translucency that reads as entirely natural.
Complete Smile Makeover
A comprehensive, fully planned transformation — combining the treatments your smile calls for into one cohesive, artful result.
Professional Whitening
In‑studio and take‑home brightening calibrated to your enamel, lifting years of staining toward a clean, luminous tone.
Composite Bonding
Sculpted, tooth‑coloured resin to close gaps, reshape edges and correct small imperfections — refined in a single, gentle visit.
Gum Contouring
Precise, conservative reshaping of the gum line to balance proportions and frame the teeth with quiet symmetry.
Clear Aligner Finishing
Discreet alignment to perfect positioning and bite — the elegant final note before cosmetic detailing.
The Clario Method
A process as considered
as the result
Four deliberate stages, no shortcuts. Bespoke smile design takes patience — and that patience is exactly what makes the outcome look inevitable.
01
Consultation & smile analysis
We begin unhurried — listening to what you want, studying facial proportion, lip dynamics and tooth character, and photographing your smile in detail.
02
Digital smile design & mock‑up
Your future smile is designed digitally, then previewed as a wearable trial mock‑up — so you can see and feel the direction before anything is permanent.
03
Crafting & placement
Working with a master ceramist, each restoration is hand‑finished for shade and translucency, then placed with meticulous care and attention to fit.
04
Reveal & refinement
We perfect the small details together, confirm your comfort and bite, and ensure the result feels effortless long after you leave the studio.
Smile Gallery
Studies in transformation
A glimpse of the design language we work in — balance, brightness and proportion brought into harmony.
Before
After
Porcelain Veneers
Representative design concept — illustrative, not an actual patient.
Before
After
Smile Makeover
Representative design concept — illustrative, not an actual patient.
Before
After
Whitening & Bonding
Representative design concept — illustrative, not an actual patient.
All gallery imagery is stylized and for design illustration only
Inside the Studio
A calm, light‑filled space in New York City —
designed to feel nothing like a dental office.
Every Stage of Life
A smile cared for, for life
Beautiful dentistry isn't only cosmetic. We look after the health and confidence of your smile at every chapter — from the earliest years through the ones still to come.
New Beginnings
Smile care through pregnancy
Hormonal changes can affect your gums and teeth. We offer gentle, well‑timed care to keep you and your smile healthy through every trimester.
Your Prime Years
Cosmetic refinement & confidence
Veneers, whitening and subtle reshaping — designed to look effortless, so you can simply enjoy the way your smile feels.
A Lifetime of Smiles
Restorative & lifelong care
Comfort, function and a natural look that lasts — thoughtful restorative dentistry to keep your smile strong for the years to come.
Founder · Lead Smile Artist
About the Studio
Dr. Nora Vance, DDS
Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Vance founded Clario Smile Studio on a simple conviction: a beautiful smile should never look like dentistry. Her work draws on years of cosmetic and restorative practice, a lasting fascination with proportion and light, and close collaboration with master ceramists.
“The most successful smile is the one no one can quite place — they only notice you seem more yourself.”
In Their Words
Quietly, remarkable
From the first consultation it never felt rushed. They genuinely designed around my face, not a template — and the result simply looks like me.
I expected a procedure and got an experience. Calm, precise, and the studio itself is beautiful. I keep catching my reflection.
Every detail was considered. They explained each step, previewed the design, and refined it until it felt entirely natural.
Illustrative quotes shown for this demo
The Result
A smile that looks like you —
only more at ease.
The most successful work is the kind no one can quite place. They simply notice you seem more yourself.
Questions, Answered
Before you begin
With good care and regular check‑ups, quality porcelain veneers commonly last well over a decade. Longevity depends on your habits, bite and oral health, which we review thoroughly during your consultation.
That is the entire point of how we work. Through digital smile design and a wearable trial mock‑up, we calibrate shape, proportion and translucency to your face before anything is finalised — so the result reads as naturally yours.
It varies with the treatment plan. Whitening or bonding can often be completed in a single visit, while veneers and full makeovers typically involve a consultation, a design and preparation appointment, and a placement visit. We map your exact timeline up front.
Comfort is central to the studio experience. Most cosmetic treatments are gentle and well‑tolerated, and we use careful technique and local anaesthetic where appropriate so you stay relaxed throughout.
Flexible payment options are available and we are glad to discuss them privately. The best first step is a consultation — request one below and we will be in touch to arrange a time that suits you.
Begin Your Smile Design
A conversation is
the first step
Share a few details and we will reach out to arrange a private consultation at the studio. No pressure — simply the beginning of a considered process.
760 Madison Avenue, Suite 900
New York, NY 10065
(212) 555-0188