Cosmetic Dentist in Irvine

A cosmetic dentist improves how your teeth and smile look: their color, shape, size and alignment. At Sand Canyon Dental in Irvine our dentists offer Zoom whitening, porcelain veneers, bonding, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns, Invisalign and smile makeovers, and they always check your oral health first so cosmetic work lasts.

The most common are professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, composite bonding, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns and clear aligners such as Invisalign. A smile makeover combines several of these into one plan.

It depends on what you want to change. Stains usually respond to whitening. Chips, small gaps and uneven edges can often be fixed with bonding or veneers. Crooked teeth are usually best treated with Invisalign. At a cosmetic consultation your dentist examines your teeth and bite, talks through your goals and recommends the simplest option that will get the result you want.

It depends on the treatment and how many teeth are involved. As a general U.S. guide, published estimates put porcelain veneers at about $900 to $2,500 per tooth, while bonding and whitening cost much less. These are national estimates, not our fees. Sand Canyon Dental gives you a written estimate after a consultation, and payment options are available.

Insurance usually does not cover treatment done only for appearance, such as whitening or veneers placed for cosmetic reasons. When a crown, filling or bonding repairs a broken or decayed tooth, part of the cost is often covered. We check your PPO benefits, including Delta Dental, before treatment.

Porcelain veneers commonly last about 10 to 15 years with good care, and composite bonding about 5 to 7 years. Whitening fades gradually and can be touched up. Good brushing and flossing, regular checkups and a night guard if you grind your teeth all help results last longer.

Yes. Professional whitening is a cosmetic treatment because it changes tooth color. It is also one of the most popular, because it is quick and affordable compared with other cosmetic options.

We offer Zoom in-office whitening for the fastest results, Essential Whitening, custom take-home whitening trays, and the Zoom whitening pen for touch-ups. We check your teeth first, because crowns, veneers and fillings do not whiten.

No. Veneers need healthy teeth and gums and enough enamel, and they may not suit people with a heavy grinding habit or an uneven bite. Whitening, bonding or Invisalign can be better choices for some patients. Your dentist will tell you honestly whether veneers fit your case.

Our porcelain veneers and crowns are usually made by Spectrum Killian Dental Lab. Your dentist chooses the shade and shape with you before the lab makes them.

Mildly uneven teeth can sometimes be disguised with bonding or veneers, but moving the teeth with Invisalign is usually the better long-term fix for crooked or crowded teeth. We offer a free Invisalign consultation to help you decide.

A smile makeover is a personal plan that combines treatments, for example whitening, then veneers or bonding on a few front teeth, sometimes after Invisalign. Your dentist plans the steps in the right order and gives you a written estimate before you start.