Treatments
Porcelain veneers
Thin custom shells bonded to the front of teeth to change their shape, color and alignment. Stain resistant and long lasting.
Tooth bonding
Tooth-colored resin sculpted onto a tooth to fix chips, gaps and uneven edges, usually in one visit.
Teeth whitening
Opalescence take-home whitening with trays made to fit your teeth, for a brighter, even shade.
Smile makeover
A combination of treatments planned together, previewed with a wax-up before work begins.
Cosmetic gum surgery
Reshaping an uneven or gummy gum line so teeth look balanced. More on gum procedures.
Real results
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How a smile makeover works
Talk about what you want
What bothers you, what you like, photos of smiles you admire. Dr. Lemay checks your gums and bite too.
The wax-up
Your planned smile is modeled in wax so you can see the shape and length, and ask for changes.
Preparing the teeth
Any decay or gum problems are treated first. For veneers, a thin layer of enamel is shaped.
Your new smile
Veneers, crowns or bonding are placed and fine-tuned for your bite.
Cosmetic work that lasts
A beautiful smile has to work, too. Because Dr. Lemay also does implants and full reconstructions, he plans cosmetic work around a healthy bite, which helps veneers and crowns last. If a cheaper or less invasive option will get you most of the way, he will tell you.