Patient stories
Real patients, real stories
A closer look at one patient’s smile makeover with Dr. Wong and the team, a handwritten thank-you, and families who have trusted this office for generations.
Case 01
Never too late for a new smile
A 66-year-old patient · alignment, whitening, and bonding
She wanted a confident smile for everyday moments and photos.
A thoughtful sequence of orthodontics, whitening, and minimally invasive bonding created a brighter, fuller smile without aggressive drilling or veneers.
What bothered her
- Crowding and rotated teeth that had shifted over time
- Black triangle spaces on the lower front teeth
- Darkened shade from years of coffee and tea
Outcome
- Aligned, more balanced smile arc
- Brighter shade after whitening with a natural finish
- Closed black triangles for a fuller, more youthful look
How the plan was sequenced
Align first, brighten next, then refine with bonding, so each step protects tooth structure and sets up the next.
- 1
Align with Invisalign®
About 12 monthsClear aligners for about a year to gently align the crowded and rotated teeth. - 2
Brighten with ZOOM! whitening
1 visitOne in-office Zoom! Whitening session after aligner therapy. - 3
Refine with bonding
DetailingTargeted composite bonding on the lower front teeth to close the black triangles.
- Treatment span
- About 12 months of clear aligners
- Finishing touch
- 1 in-office Zoom! Whitening visit
- Detailing
- Composite bonding on the lower front teeth
Photos from the case
Smile, front, and side views of her teeth: aligner tracking, shade, and bonding detail.
Individual results vary. Every plan starts with an exam and a conversation about your goals.
Letters
Sometimes patients write it down
A thank-you note that arrived after a bonding visit with Dr. Wong and Kelty.
A handwritten note
“The bonding you did on Wednesday is holding very nicely”
Dear Dr. Wong (& Kelty),
Many thanks for your close care and excellent work when I visited on Wednesday. Though I know my teeth won't last forever, I am very grateful for your efforts to help me keep them as long as I can. The bonding you did on Wednesday is holding very nicely.
I hope the rest of your spring is lovely.
Yours, George
Longer stories
Patients for decades, families for generations
Some of the longest stories at this office are told in a single line of a review.
“My whole family comes here and we feel very taken care of. Dr. Wong and his staff are the best.”
Irma GaliA family of patients “been receiving quality care since i was a kid - over 30 years. recommend!”
Seth LeslieA patient for 30+ years “My experience spans three generations of my family and three generations of the practice”
Ross VeltmanThree generations of patients “Been getting my dental care at this office for nearly 30 years, and both my parents did so before me. Kind and caring, gentle and good, and reasonably priced!”
Michael AustinGoogle review
Your next visit
Your story starts with a visit
Whether you want subtle refinements or a full smile refresh, the plan starts with an exam and a clear conversation about your goals and timeline.