Dr. Leesa graduated from Valparaiso University in 1979 with a degree in biology, and she is also a 1983 Loyola Dental School graduate. In addition to dentistry, she has been practicing limited orthodontics since 1995. Dr. Leesa had the privilege of providing mobile unit dentistry for the U.S. National Guard, and she opened Lincolnway Dental Associates in 2000. Her favorite thing about being a dentist is the gratification of helping a patient in pain and gaining their trust, and giving patients the confidence to come back for life.
Erika first started working for Dr. Leesa as a receptionist in 1985. She then graduated from Prairie States hygiene school in 2007 and has been a hygienist with Lincolnway Dental Associates ever since. She has two beautiful children, Dominic and Natalie, and two dogs.
Angelika graduated from St. Xavier in 2019. She aspires to be a dentist, and was recently accepted into dental school. She loves spending time with her boyfriend and their cat in her free time, along with shopping. Polish is Angelikas first language.
Are you self conscious about your smile because its starting to look a bit yellowed? Diet, medications, and other factors can result in teeth that are not as pearly white as youd like them to be, which is why were happy to offer professional teeth whitening here at our office. A brighter smile is achievable with the treatments we offer, which can be tailored to better suit your needs and lifestyle. If you need a confidence boost and would like to consider teeth whitening, reach out to our dental team in New Lenox, IL to find out more!
For the best results following your whitening treatment(s), consider amending any habits that might be contributing to your tooth discoloration. It isnt always possible to prevent discoloration depending on your personal experience, but a few lifestyle changes can certainly help!
We can have take-home whitening trays custom made just for you. All you need to do is add the whitening gel/solution we provide to the trays and put them on, then wear them overnight or for an extended amount of time (depending on the type of solution you have for your trays).
Zoom is a popular bleaching process that helps to lighten discoloration of the dentin and tooth enamel. The light used to bleach the teeth breaks down the hydrogen peroxide solution on your teeth, sending oxygen into the enamel and dentin to help bleach any stains without harming the structure or integrity of the tooth itself.
The goal of orthodontics is to give you a healthy, functional bite (and a more attractive smile). When your teeth and jaw are not aligned properly, this affects your bite, which can lead to function problems (such as difficulty chewing and speaking), along with damage to the teeth themselves. At Lincolnway Dental Associates, we can provide orthodontic treatment to people of all ages to correct alignment issues and improve their quality of life.
Having a healthy, functional bite is extremely important for children, and they should start seeing an orthodontist by age 7 to address any tooth and jaw problems before they can get worse. With orthodontics, we can treat alignment problems as your child is growing to improve their facial proportions and prevent future issues such as:
While we tend to associate orthodontics with adolescents and teenagers, a good percentage of orthodontic patients are in fact adults! Here are some reasons you may want to see our team for orthodontic treatment: