The most expensive smile is the one that needed less than it got.

If bleaching, a gum lift and some careful reshaping gets you there, we would rather sell you that than ten veneers. It costs you less and it costs you nothing you cannot get back.

What's involved

Three things, done together

Individually these are small procedures. Done at once across the front teeth, they change the whole smile — which is why we price them as one package instead of tooth by tooth.

01

Bleach

In-office whitening to lift the overall shade first. Shade comes before shape — reshaping a tooth you are about to whiten anyway is working in the wrong order.

02

Lift the gum line

A gingivectomy. Low gums make teeth look short no matter how good they are. Reshaping the gum line sets the frame and reveals length that was already there.

03

Recontour the enamel

Evening out the lengths and softening sharp corners and worn edges. Small amounts, precisely placed — this is the part that makes the arch read as one line instead of ten separate teeth.

Results

Your own enamel, start to finish

Nothing in these photos was bonded, printed or pressed. It is the same teeth in both frames.

Before

After · No veneers placed

Pricing

Real numbers, before you call.

These are estimates. Your exact figure is confirmed at your consult, in writing, before anything begins.

SmileReveal

Bleaching, gum lift and enamel recontouring across all or some of your front 6 to 10 upper teeth.

We call it SmileReveal. You may also hear it called SmileShape, SmileRecontour or SmilePlasty — same package either way.

$1,500–2,000For the package

Your exact figure depends on the complexity of the case, and it is confirmed in writing at your consult.

On their own, without the package:

Gum lift (gingivectomy)
$100per tooth
Tooth recontour (enamelplasty)
$100per tooth
In-office teeth bleaching
$300

Gum lifts and recontouring are included at no charge when you have 4 or more porcelain veneers done at once.

One thing worth saying plainly: dental insurance does not pay for aesthetic treatment. We'd rather you hear that from us now than find out later.

Compared to veneers

Where this sits

SmileShape is not a lesser version of veneers. It is a different answer, and for the right mouth it is the better one.


SmileReveal

Nothing added. Shade, gum line and edges improved using what you already have. Cannot change the position or the width of a tooth.

$1,500–2,000
Composite bonding

Material hand-sculpted onto the tooth to add width or close a gap. Often same day.

$450per tooth
Porcelain veneers

Full control of shape, width, alignment and shade. The answer when what you want is not already in your mouth.

$900–1,500per tooth

Not sure which one you are? That is what the consult is for. See the veneer options →

Candidacy

Is this you?

Usually a good fit

  • Teeth that look short because the gums sit low
  • Uneven lengths across the front teeth
  • Worn or sharp edges
  • Shade you would like lifted
  • Teeth in good position already
  • Healthy gums, no active decay

Veneers may serve you better

  • Gaps you want closed
  • Teeth that are naturally narrow or undersized
  • Deep internal staining bleaching will not lift
  • Significant crowding or rotation
  • Large existing fillings on the front teeth
  • A shape you want changed, not just evened

Being in the right column is not a no on SmileReveal — sometimes we do this first, then decide about veneers afterward with a better starting point.

Questions

Before you book

Is it permanent?

Partly. Bleaching fades over time and can be redone. Gum tissue settles during healing, and in some patients it gradually regrows. Enamel recontouring is permanent — which is exactly why we take small amounts and only where it improves the result.

Does it hurt?

Most patients describe it as easier than they expected. The gum lift portion is a minor procedure and recovery is usually mild. We will walk you through what to expect for your specific case at the consult.

Can I get veneers later?

Yes, and doing this first often makes them better. Getting the gum line right sets the frame, so any veneers placed afterward have the right proportions to work with instead of fighting a low gum line.

How many visits?

Usually fewer than a veneer case, since nothing goes to a lab. We will give you the specific plan at the consult.

Why is it a package price instead of per tooth?

Because it is done as one treatment across the front teeth rather than tooth by tooth. Pricing it per tooth would make it look more expensive than it is and would not reflect how the appointment actually runs.

Where are you located?

2072 E Southern Ave A103, Tempe, AZ 85282. Two other dental offices share this building — Suites A101 and A102 — so look specifically for A103.

Book

Find out how much is already there.

We will tell you plainly whether SmileReveal gets you what you want, or whether it doesn't.