Cosmetic & Smile Design Dentistry in New Haven, CT
Cosmetic and Smile Design Dentistry
in the Heart of New Haven
Where you’re truly heard, never rushed, and always leave looking and feeling a little more like yourself.


Top Rated Dentist
In New Haven
Dentistry That Feels Different the Moment You Walk In
A Team That Listens
Our all-female-led team is built around listening without judgment. You tell us what’s been bothering you about your smile, and we take the time to understand your story before we ever talk about treatment. You’re a partner in every decision, not a bystander.
Cosmetic Dentistry That Looks Natural
We make teeth that look like teeth. That means matching color, shape, and proportion so your work is invisible, whether it’s a single filling or a full smile makeover. You leave looking better than when you came in, every single time.
Decades of Cosmetic Expertise
Dr. Summer Lerch is not only Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry with more than 40 years of experience, she also served as an examiner, reviewing the work of other dentists to become accredited. When you visit us, that depth of skill is working for you whatever your situation, from simple to complex. And what you’ll notice first? Our patients say it’s her kindness.
Care That Feels Like Family
Patients tell us it feels like walking into someone’s home, not a typical dental office. You’ll see the same familiar faces each visit, a team that’s been together for years and genuinely enjoys each other while taking care of you.
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Dr. Summer Lerch built this New Haven dental practice on a simple belief: dentistry can be a doctor’s science, an engineer’s precision, and an artist’s eye all at once. For more than 40 years, she’s helped people move from hiding their smiles to showing them off, treating each tooth as its own piece of a larger puzzle and each patient as a partner. It’s careful, personal work, and it’s the heart of everything we do here.
A Warm, Welcoming Space in Historic Downtown New Haven
Our dental office sits in the arts and historic district of New Haven, two blocks from the New Haven Green and surrounded by Yale University. Inside, you’ll find color, art, and a calm, home-like feel that puts you at ease. Free off-street parking is right behind the building, and there are great places to eat and stay nearby if you’re coming in for the day or overnight.
New Patients Are Always Welcome
Whether you’re ready for a full smile makeover or simply want a dental team that will actually listen, we’d love to meet you. Your first visit is unhurried, personal, and built entirely around what you want for your smile and your treatment.
What Our Patients Say
Our patients tell us they feel heard, cared for, and genuinely connected to our team. Read their words and see why so many say they wouldn’t go anywhere else.
CONFIDENCE RESTORED: GABBY’S VENEERS STORY
“Dr. Lerch Helped Me Gain My Confidence Back.”
As a graduating law student, Gabby wanted a smile that would make her feel confident speaking in courtrooms and meeting with clients. Dr. Lerch designed a custom treatment plan with veneers that gave her a polished, professional look while preserving her natural beauty.
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Meet Dr. Summer Lerch
Dr. Summer Lerch was one of the first women to be Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and she’s spent more than four decades perfecting the art of the natural-looking smile. Alongside associate dentist Dr. Frank Amaefuna, she leads a team known for warmth, skill, and truly personal care.















