“I was nervous about veneers. Dr. Lefevre showed me the options on a model, told me what can't be undone, and never hurried me. I went home with a written plan and time to think.”
Willa CrenshawPorcelain veneers
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry
Unhurried dentistry on Park Avenue
Aurum Dental is a one-dentist practice. Visits are long, plans are written down, and what happens next is your decision.
60 min
A first visit6 days
Open each weekIn writing
Plan and estimate before treatment
- Porcelain veneers
- Tooth-colored fillings
- Clear aligners
- Implant crowns
- Whitening
- Cleanings and exams
- Night guards
- Urgent dental problems
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Dentist at every visit5
People on the team10 min
Early arrival we ask for
Patient stories
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“Everything was explained before it began: the steps, the visits and the after-care. The front desk went through my benefits before I came in, so I knew what to expect.”
Gavin QuinlanDental implant“The consultation was a conversation, not a sales pitch. I left with my questions answered and a plan I could think about for a week.”
Xinyi DingClear aligners“I hadn't seen a dentist in years and said so. Nobody made me feel bad about it. We went one visit at a time, and I could raise a hand whenever I needed a pause.”
Karla MontalvoRestorative care“He asked which shade I had in mind, showed me what to expect and explained the sensitivity I might feel. It felt like my decision.”
Nandini PatilWhitening
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A visit that isn't rushed
Appointments are set long enough for your questions, and the dentist who examines you is the one who treats you.
Time to ask questions before any treatment
Your options explained, including waiting
A written plan and estimate before work begins
A pause whenever you raise a hand
Natural-looking work is the aim, and we say what a treatment can't do
Your decision, at your pace
What we do
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry, with the cleanings and exams that keep it going.
Cosmetic dentistry
Whitening, bonding and porcelain veneers, planned around how your teeth look now and what you would like to change.
Restorative care
Fillings, crowns and bridges that rebuild a damaged or missing tooth, in materials we go through with you.
Implant dentistry
Replacing a missing tooth with an implant takes several visits. We explain the steps and the alternatives before you decide.
Clear aligners
Aligners for mild to moderate crowding and spacing. If your bite needs more, we tell you and refer you to an orthodontist.
Cleanings and exams
Cleanings and exams, X-rays when your dentist decides you need them, and a plan for caring for your teeth at home.
Meet Dr. Alexander Lefevre
Dr. Lefevre founded Aurum Dental to give cosmetic and restorative dentistry the time it needs: long visits, a plain explanation of each option and a plan in writing.
He is a general dentist. He sees every patient himself, and when a treatment is better done at another office he says so and refers you.
General dentist
Cosmetic and restorative care
A written plan and estimate
Referrals to other offices when needed
How your first visits go
In the order they happen, with no treatment until you say yes.
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Step 1: A private conversation
You and the dentist talk through what you would like to change and what worries you, before anyone looks in your mouth.
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Step 2: Exam and imaging
Your dentist examines your teeth and gums, and takes X-rays or photographs when they decide you need them.
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Step 3: A plan in writing
You leave with a written plan, an estimate and time to think it over.
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Step 4: Treatment when you decide
Work begins only when you say yes, and you can pause it at any point.
How we work
Good dentistry includes how a visit feels, not only the work itself.
Unhurried visits
We set appointments long enough that nobody is watching the clock.
Careful craft
Each restoration is planned and finished with care, and we say where a result will differ from your natural teeth.
Plain answers
No jargon and no pressure. We explain your options and respect your decision.
Inside the practice
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Common questions
What people ask before a first visit.
01What happens at a first visit?
You meet the dentist and talk through what you would like. Then you have an exam, with X-rays if the dentist decides you need them. You leave with a written plan and an estimate, and no pressure to start.
02Do you take my insurance?
We file claims for dental PPO and indemnity plans, and we check your plan's benefits before you come in. DHMO plans, Medicare and Medicare Advantage work differently, so call us first. How fees work lists each plan type.
03What if I feel anxious at the dentist?
Tell us when you book. We explain each step before it happens, agree a signal for a pause, and go at your pace. You can bring headphones.
04Can I get an estimate before I decide?
Yes. We give a written estimate in advance to anyone paying without insurance, and to anyone who asks.
Request a visit
Ask for a visit or ask a question. We reply within one business day.
Phone(212) 555-0101
Hours
- Monday – FridayToday
- 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- SaturdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- SundayToday
- Closed