Cosmetic Dentistry in Portland
We treat cosmetic and restorative dentistry as a craft: unhurried, carefully planned, and explained in plain words before we begin.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We approach every smile as a unique composition, balancing how it looks, how it works and how it holds up, with a craftsman's patience.
We don't just fix teeth — we sculpt smiles. Every restoration, every veneer, every alignment is designed with an artist's eye for proportion, color, and harmony.
We choose our materials and techniques with care, and we tell you why. Every margin, every shade and every contour is checked before we move on.
Care doesn't end when you leave the chair. We plan your checkups and home care with you, and we tell you what we see at each visit.
6 days
Open every weekDigital
Smile preview before treatmentWritten
Estimate before treatment startsInterim
Temporary teeth while your crown or veneer is madeWHAT WE DO
From subtle refinements to larger restorations, each treatment is planned with you and explained first.
Veneers, bonding and smile design, planned around your own teeth and explained before we begin.
Replacing a missing tooth with an implant and crown, planned with imaging. Your dentist explains the steps, the risks and the other options.
In-office and take-home whitening, matched to your teeth. Some people feel sensitivity, and we tell you what to expect and what can help.
Clear aligner treatment for adults and teens, planned by a general dentist. If a case needs an orthodontist, we refer you to one.
Exams, cleanings and the X-rays your dentist decides you need, so small problems are found early.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone.
You feel like a number, hurried through with no real explanation of what's happening.
Surprise bills after treatment because nobody explained the cost first. We give you a written estimate before treatment starts.
Generic treatment plans that don't consider your unique goals, lifestyle, or concerns.
Your fears are dismissed instead of addressed with genuine compassion and comfort options.
ABOUT US
Lacquer Dental was founded by Dr. Aylin Paredes to be a Portland practice where cosmetic and restorative work are planned together, by general dentists, in one office.
What began as a small cosmetic practice is now four dentists working side by side, and the approach has not changed. We slow down, show you what we see, and plan the work with a craftsperson's care.
We use digital smile design, imaging and guided implant planning because they let us show you a plan before we begin. They don't change the facts that results vary and that we go over the risks and your other options first.
Care is provided by general dentists
Cosmetic and restorative work planned together
Digital smile design to preview a plan
A written estimate before treatment
YOUR JOURNEY
Every great smile begins with a conversation. Here's how we guide you through the process.
We listen to your goals, examine your teeth and gums, and use digital imaging to understand your situation completely.
We build a plan and a digital preview of it. A preview shows the plan, and results vary from one patient to the next.
Your dentist carries out the plan with attention to detail, and stops whenever you ask for a break.
We give you a home-care and checkup plan for your new work, and we see you again to check how it is holding up.
PATIENT STORIES
Patients on what the work was like.
“From the very first consultation, I knew this was different. Dr. Paredes spent over an hour understanding exactly what I wanted, and she showed me the plan before anything began. I can't stop smiling at the result. The attention to detail was extraordinary.”
“I'd been avoiding the dentist for years. The team here made me feel completely at ease: no judgment, just a clear plan and an estimate in writing.”
“The implant took a few visits and every step was explained before it happened. Dr. Saleh told me what to expect, including the parts that are uncomfortable. I wish I'd asked sooner.”
“My veneers look natural, and my friends can't tell. The digital preview showed me the plan, and the dentist was clear that the final result could differ a little.”
“Finally, a dentist who explains everything clearly and never rushes. I actually look forward to my appointments now.”
Sample reviews.
“A good smile isn't only about how it looks. It is about being able to show up fully in every moment of your life.”
FAQ
Everything you need to know before your first visit.
Your first visit includes an exam, X-rays if your dentist decides you need them, and a conversation about your goals. You leave with a written plan and an estimate before any treatment begins. Plan for 60 to 90 minutes.
It depends on your plan. We file claims for dental PPO plans, and before your visit our front desk checks your benefits and tells you what your plan says it covers. How fees work lists each plan type and what we do for it.
We offer nitrous oxide, sometimes called laughing gas, which you breathe through a small mask while you stay awake and can talk to us. Your dentist gives it, a trained team member stays with you, and we check how you are doing throughout. We don't give deeper sedation here. If your dentist thinks you need it, we refer you to a practice that does and tell you who will give it and how you will be monitored. Headphones and weighted blankets are available too.
Whether you're ready to book or just have questions, we'd love to hear from you.