Fairfax Dental Services
A dental home for patients who expect more
Comprehensive, relationship-driven dentistry from Dr. Caitlin Hulver and a team that takes the time to actually know you, small-town care, right here in the DC metro area.
Our most requested service in Fairfax
Cosmetic Dentistry &
Smile Makeovers
If you're ready for a smile that finally looks and feels like you, this is where we start. Dr. Hulver has spent the last several years deepening her cosmetic training, and it shows in the planning, the materials, and the results. Whether you're looking for a single refinement or a full smile makeover, every recommendation is built around what's actually right for you, not a one-size-fits-all treatment plan.
A plan built around your goals: We start by listening to what you like about your smile, what you don't, and what “success” looks like to you
Beautiful, natural-looking results: Veneers, bonding, and whitening are layered thoughtfully so your smile looks refined, not “done”
Comprehensive, not piecemeal: We look at your whole smile and bite, so cosmetic work holds up for the long run
No pressure, ever: We're a fee-for-service practice built on trust; we'll never recommend treatment you don't need
Explore Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers
Veneers are one of the most transformative treatments we offer, and one of the ones Dr. Hulver enjoys most. Custom-crafted to cover chips, gaps, staining, or uneven shape, veneers are designed case-by-case so the final result complements your face, not just your teeth.
Meticulous planning: Every case starts with digital photos and a detailed discussion of shape, shade, and proportion
Built to last: We use high-quality materials selected for durability as well as beauty
A smile that's still yours: The goal is always a natural, elevated result, never an overdone one
Cosmetic Bonding
For smaller corrections, a chip, a gap, or an uneven edge, bonding is a conservative, same-visit way to refine your smile without reshaping healthy tooth structure.
Minimally invasive: Bonding preserves as much of your natural tooth as possible
Fast, effective results: Most bonding is completed in a single visit
Seamlessly matched: Tooth-colored material is shaped and polished to blend with your smile
Clear Aligners
Straightening your smile shouldn't mean putting your life on hold. Metropolitan Dental Centre offers CandidPro clear aligners, a doctor-directed system that starts with an in-person exam with Dr. Hulver, not a mail-order impression kit. From there, much of your treatment can be monitored remotely, which is unique to the brand and works especially well for busy working patients.
Doctor-directed from day one: treatment begins with an in-person exam and a plan built by Dr. Hulver
Progress checks from home: between visits, you photograph your teeth about every 14 days using the CandidApp and a CandidScan device
FDA-cleared remote monitoring: CandidMonitoring, included standard on every case, uses AI to flag tracking, hygiene, and compliance issues and routes them to Dr. Hulver
Fewer office visits, same oversight: you spend less time in the chair without giving up dentist supervision
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
When several teeth need attention: worn down, broken, missing, or simply overdue for care — a full-mouth approach lets us treat your whole smile as one connected plan instead of a string of separate fixes. This is deeply personal work, and one of the areas Dr. Hulver has focused her training on most.
One plan, not a patchwork: We map treatment across your whole mouth so every piece supports the next
Function first, beauty always: The goal is a bite and a smile that both work and last
Paced to you: Full-mouth care is significant, we'll walk through it step by step, at a pace that feels manageable
Backed by real clinical depth: Dr. Hulver has spent recent years specifically building this skill set for cases like yours
General Dentistry
Good dentistry starts with the fundamentals, and we hold ourselves to a high standard on all of them. Whether it's been six months or a few years since your last visit, you'll be met here with zero judgment, clear communication, and a plan that makes sense.
Cleanings & Exams
Your regular visit will be done thoroughly. We'll check your teeth and gums, review any needed imaging, and give you a genuinely thorough cleaning.
Fillings
When a cavity needs treatment, we restore it with strong, tooth-colored materials and give you honest, unhurried recommendations, never upsold, never rushed.
Extractions
Sometimes removing a tooth is the healthiest option. When it is, we'll walk you through exactly why, what to expect, and what comes next, with a gentle approach throughout.
Root Canals
A root canal can relieve pain while saving your natural tooth. We remove the infection, seal the tooth to prevent future issues, and keep you comfortable and informed the entire time.
Gum Disease Treatment
Healthy gums are the foundation on which everything else is built. If gum disease is present, we focus on calming inflammation, halting progression, and protecting your teeth — with a supportive, judgment-free approach.
Restorative Dentistry
When a tooth, or several, need more than a filling, restorative treatment rebuilds strength, comfort, and confidence without losing sight of how your smile looks.
Dental Crowns
A crown protects a damaged or weakened tooth and restores it to full function. Ours are designed to look completely natural and built to last for years.
Bridges
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth and keeps your bite stable, preventing the shifting that can follow tooth loss.
Dentures
Modern dentures can be comfortable, stable, and natural-looking. We take the time to fit them properly so you can eat and smile with confidence again.
The Metropolitan Dental Centre experience
Your experience with us starts before you ever sit in the chair, with a real conversation. Every new patient receives a dedicated 90-minute appointment with Dr. Hulver.
New Patient Interview: a chance for us to genuinely understand your history, your goals, and anything that's made past dental visits difficult.
A 90-minute first visit, not a rushed one
Time to talk, to be heard, and to build a plan that's actually yours
We get full photos and imaging first
So any conversation about treatment is grounded in what we can actually see
Comprehensive, fee-for-service care
We're not built around insurance quotas — we're built around getting your care right
Small-town care, in a metro area
We know our patients and their families, and it shows in how we treat you
Comfort-focused, anxiety-aware dentistry
We know a lot of patients come to us after a difficult dental experience somewhere else — and we take that seriously. From the New Patient Interview onward, our goal is to understand what makes you anxious and build your care around it, not around us.
We ask before we assume: Your past experiences and concerns shape how we approach your visit
Comfort touches throughout: Warm blankets, pillows, and a calm, unhurried pace
No surprises: We explain what's happening and why, every step of the way
A team that remembers you: Familiar faces make a real difference for anxious patients
Membership & Payment
We're proud to be a completely fee-for-service practice; it's what allows us to recommend the care that's actually right for you, not what an insurance plan will approve. We're happy to file claims on your behalf, and we offer several ways to make treatment accessible.
In-house membership plan
Preventive care and meaningful savings on treatment, without the limitations of traditional insurance.
Financing options available
Including CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed Finance.
Multiple payment types accepted
Cash, checks, and credit cards
Our patients keep coming back
“I literally moved 2 hours away and still drive to see them because no one can compare. Dr. Hulver’s attention to detail is unmatched, and her actual care for her patients is so rare in today’s world.”
“After my childhood dentist retired, it took me two decades to find someone this gentle who takes time to truly know her patients. My husband and adult children all see her now too.”
“In the old days, I would’ve had so much anxiety. But everything is so calm here, and they are so gentle that I had zero anxiety and left with a huge smile on my face.”
“Dr. Hulver really takes the time to understand what’s going on. When she replaced a filling, she noticed I always had food getting stuck there — and fixed it without me even asking.”
“Dr. Hulver is so knowledgeable and always striving to learn more and expand her skill set well beyond typical dental care. I’d recommend this practice to anyone in Northern Virginia.”
“I broke a front tooth, and they got me in for emergency appointments right away. Dr. Hulver was a true artist with my new smile. Will be a lifelong patient.”
“Stop making me like the dentist! As someone with TMJ who loathes dental visits, Dr. Hulver and Nash understand how to cater to your unique needs and provide exceptional care.”
“I came in for a cosmetic bonding consult and had an outstanding experience — detailed, personalized, and professional. I fully trust this team with my smile.”
“Dr. Hulver clearly explained everything and listened to all of my concerns to create a treatment plan just for me. I am happy to say I have found my dentist.”
“At 80 years young, I’ve been to quite a few dental practices. Metropolitan Dental Centre is definitely the best I’ve ever been to.”
“Dr. Hulver conducted a comprehensive review beyond just my dental structure. The entire team goes the extra mile and does so in a genuinely positive, supportive way.”
Ready to get started?
If you're looking for a dental practice that takes the time to actually know you and delivers dentistry to match, we'd love to meet you.
Come see us in Fairfax
Looking for a dentist near you? We’re located on Braddock Road in the Burke/Fairfax area, accessible from Springfield, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, and Clifton. Suite B is just off the main building entrance. Call the office if you need specific parking or entrance directions.
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