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Smile Transformation Stories

Hope

Hope was referred to our Wellesley clinic by a respected Board certified dermatologist in Wellesley— a trusted colleague and also one of our cosmetic patients. Hope felt her upper teeth were too small, uneven, and showed unwanted spaces, while old bonding had become yellow and worn. Through our facially guided Smile Design, we restored balance, symmetry, and natural beauty to her smile.

Hope Smile Transformation

Hope's Smile Transformation Story

Hope’s concerns were rooted in tooth size discrepancy: her upper front teeth were developmentally too small for her arch length, leaving spaces and asymmetry that made her self-conscious. Previous bonding had failed over time, appearing yellow and tired.

At our Wellesley Smile Design Clinic — the first certified Digital Smile Design clinic in the U.S. — we began with comprehensive diagnostic and DSD records to uncover the root causes of her concerns.

Our plan included Invisalign clear aligner therapy for four months to correct mild lower crowding and optimize spacing, followed by professional whitening of her upper and lower teeth. We then performed laser gum re contouring to balance gum symmetry before completing her transformation with six minimally invasive porcelain veneers, hand-layered by our in-house Master Ceramist. These restorations harmonized proportions, corrected shape, and enhanced shade — while preserving the unique character of her natural teeth.

Today, Hope smiles with confidence, enjoying results that feel balanced, authentic, and completely her own.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Key Highlights

  • Patient: Hope, referred by a respected Wellesley dermatologist (cosmetic patient of our practice)
  • Concerns: small upper front teeth, unwanted spacing, asymmetry, yellow and worn bonding
  • Diagnosis: tooth size discrepancy in upper arch; mild lower crowding due to ortho relapse; gum asymmetry in upper anteriors
  • Treatments:
    • Invisalign clear aligner therapy (4 months)
    • Professional whitening (upper and lower)
    • Laser gum recontouring for symmetry
    • Six minimally invasive porcelain veneers crafted by our in-house Master Ceramist
  • Outcome: A natural, proportionate, and radiant smile that maintains her teeth’s original character
Hope Smile Transformation Highlights

Ready to Experience the Maria Cardenas Difference?

If you have small teeth, spaces, or old bonding that no longer looks right, our Wellesley team can help.

Using facially guided Smile Design and the artistry of our in-house Master Ceramist, we create natural, minimally invasive transformations that restore balance and long-term confidence.

Schedule your consultation today and see how we can design a smile that’s authentically yours.

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